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Job
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Project Leader
Health Systems Research Unit
Cape Town
3 Year Contract
The Health Systems Research Unit, which focuses on research for the effectiveness of health care, currently requires a Project Leader: Support Services to coordinate large national PMTCT surveys in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The work responsibilities will involve coordinating the operations of large national surveys relating to PMTCT or maternal and child health, overseeing and managing field workers (data collectors) and data collector supervisors, overseeing the arrangement of accommodation, travel and S&T for data collectors/supervisors, overseeing the budget for the surveys, liaising with National and Provincial Department of Health staff, liaising with funders and other stakeholders, conflict resolution within the team, as needed and report writing.
Minimum requirements:
- 3 year Degree or 3 year National Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration plus at least 5 years administrative experience of which 3 years must be experience in a coordinating position. A relevant higher diploma or other post graduate professional registration will be a strong recommendation.
- strong administrative skills
- proficiency in MS Office packages (Word, PowerPoint , Outlook, Project l and basic internet)
- experience in basic report writing and financial auditing
- excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience in a research organisation will be highly advantageous.
A cost-to-company remuneration package in the region of R245 985 - R264 434 per annum will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience.
The MRC fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and these principles will be applied in the appointment for this position. Disabled persons are welcome to apply.
Closing date: 6 August 2010
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER: R239 IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. CERTIFIED COPIES OF YOUR ID AND HIGHEST FORMAL QUALIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT CONTAIN THESE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS, IT WILL UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.
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Interested candidates should send their CV, a covering letter of motivation and contact details of three referees to: Ms Glenda Beukman or Mrs Janet Ndimande, Human Capital Management Division, MRC, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7505 or via fax 0867428365 or email recruitment@mrc.ac.za
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