Divisional Manager: Research Capacity Development

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (RCD) DIVISION

(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)


The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.

It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

The organisation prides itself on six values:
pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity and citizenship.



DIVISION MANAGER:
RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT


Duration - 5-year Fixed Term Contract

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic oversight and management of the SAMRC's capacity development programs
  • Management of division staff for effective administration of grants and scholarships programmes
  • Management of the division and program budgets
  • Managing compliance of beneficiaries with award conditions
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of each capacity development programme
  • Stakeholder engagement and management
  • Ensuring transformation in the development of research capacity
  • Liaison with the SAMRC leadership and relevant program committees

Core Requirements:

  • PhD in a science discipline or similar qualification or higher
  • 58 years of relevant research management experience preferably in the specialised area of grants and/or scholarships management
  • 2 3 years' experience in a managerial role, including managing programmes/projects and budgets

Advantageous:

  • PhD in the health /medical / clinical sciences
  • Experience in management of external/ internal grants/scholarships/projects in a research/ university or similar environment
  • Demonstrated experience working in a public funding and/or research environment or similar
  • Demonstrated experience in capacity development
A salary in the region of R per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 26 Feb 2023

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