Post-doctoral Fellowships

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

The post-doctoral fellows will also be expected to contribute to research, teaching and postgraduate supervision activities linked to these areas in the Wits SPH.

Any teaching and supervision workload will be in accordance with relevant policies, including the National Research Foundation guidelines.

Eligibility

  • Familiarity with the field of health policy and systems research (HPSR), specifically HRH research
  • Advanced research skills, preferably in mixed methods
  • Ability to work with various data sources, platforms, and software such as STATA, and R.
  • At least two peer-reviewed publications in accredited journals
  • A go-getter, willing and able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Younger than or equal to 40 years of age.
  • Advanced English language proficiency.

_Advantageous skills_

  • Experience in research project management and ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Post-graduate supervision experience
  • Knowledge and/or experience of African health systems
Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply


The fellowship is initially tenable for one year starting in 2023 and is valued at around R per annum (tax-free).

Renewal for a second year will be considered depending on satisfactory progress and continued funding.

Application Process
Please submit the following documents using the following I-Recruitment link:

  • A detailed curriculum vitae highlighting academic qualifications, work experience and list of publications and conference presentations (where relevant)
  • A fivepage concept note for postdoctoral research on
    ONE of the following topics:
a. Examining absenteeism in the public health sector of South Africa

  • Copies of certified academic transcripts, including those pertaining to both the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
  • Names and contact details or letters of reference from at least three referees (inclusive of two academics that have supervised, or worked alongside the applicant)
  • Certified copy of ID.

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