Director (Health Economics and Decision Science- 3 Yrs Contract Renewable - Wits PRICELESS SA)

1 month ago

Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Additional information:

  • The University of the Witwatersrand is dedicated to advancing knowledge and transforming lives
  • PRICELESS is at the forefront of innovative economic and legal research that informs policy decisions, promotes health equity, and fosters sustainable health systems
  • It impacts not only South Africa but also sets a benchmark for global health standards
  • Are you a pioneering leader ready to shape the future of public health?
  • Do you have a deep understanding of best buys for health?
  • Are you committed to researching the social, economic and commercial determinants of health, and supporting universal access to quality health care?
  • Do you have a passion for driving multidisciplinary innovative research that improves health outcomes for South Africans and beyond?
  • Are you a thought leader in the field of public health?
  • The University of the Witwatersrand invites you to apply for the prestigious role of Director of our cutting-edge Health Economics, Decision Science, Law and Policy Research Unit

Main purpose of the job:

  • To lead Priceless, both internally and externally, including leading the development and delivery of the Priceless strategy
  • This Director is responsible for managing the financial health of Priceless through securing funding as well as overseeing the compliant and appropriate management of all financial matters
  • The Director is also responsible for building influential stakeholder relationships, managing the governance and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, leading the staff and managing delivery of the Priceless programme and strategy

Location:

  • Wits School of Public Health, Parktown – Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Develop and drive the strategy and direction for the Unit that maintains and grows its impact and relevance in the health economics, law and policy environment
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of researchers and scholars
  • Develop and execute a visionary research agenda that addresses critical health economic and policy challenges
  • Collaborate with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to influence health policy and practice
  • Secure funding and manage resources to sustain and expand the Unit’s research initiatives
  • Mentor the next generation of health economists and policy experts

Required minimum education and training:

  • PhD or MBBCH Degree or equivalent in Health Economic, Health Law or Public Health, or a related field with an associate professor qualification

Required minimum work experience:

  • 5 – 10 years’ experience working in a senior position in a research environment with areas on expertise in grant funding, stakeholder engagement, strategy development and implementation in a health research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

  • Outstanding academic record
  • Skilled at networking and influencing stakeholders and thought leaders
  • Confident and competent at engaging with the media
  • Experienced in working and directing multidisciplinary teams
  • Practical experience in conducting health research using qualitative and/or quantitative designs
  • Resilient and energetic
  • Systematic and quality focused
  • Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental
  • Good administrative skills
  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team
  • Assertive and confident
  • Collaborative and adaptable
  • Able to lead and manage compliance across the organization
  • Experienced in development, maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures
  • Experience in teaching and supervision

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online.
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

  • AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

  • Research Assistant

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Additional information**: - The SAMRC/WITS Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science PRICELESS SA is a research unit within the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, Johannesburg - It aims to enable smart decision-making in health through evidence-based research focusing on policy and public engagement - PRICELESS SA’s core...

  • Director of Health Economics and Decision Science

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to lead our Health Economics and Decision Science team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the team's strategy, managing the financial health of the team, and building influential stakeholder relationships.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and drive...

  • Director Health Economics Research

    2 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: To lead the company, both internally and externally, including leading the development and delivery of the Health strategy This Director is responsible for managing the financial health through securing funding as well as overseeing the compliant and appropriate management of all financial matters The Director is also responsible...

  • Health Director

    7 days ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: To lead the company, both internally and externally, including leading the development and delivery of the Health strategy This Director is responsible for managing the financial health through securing funding as well as overseeing the compliant and appropriate management of all financial matters The Director is also responsible...

  • Data Scientist

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Additional information**: - The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research center in the Wits School of Public Health - The Unit supports a major research infrastructure underpinned by a health and socio-demographic surveillance system (HDSS), a form of longitudinal...

  • Health Economics Director

    2 months ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    {"title": "Health Economics Director", "subtitle": "Lead the Development and Delivery of Health Strategy", "content": "We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Economics Director to lead the development and delivery of our health strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial health of the organization,...

  • Health Economics Director

    2 months ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main Purpose of the Job:The Director of Health Economics Research will lead the company in developing and delivering the Health strategy, managing financial health, and overseeing governance and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Develop and drive the strategy and direction for the Unit to maintain and grow its impact and relevance...

  • Project Manager

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To coordinate and manage the Wits RHI OptiMVacc project, including leading the implementation of research activities, obtaining regulatory approvals, monitoring research progress and outputs, contributing to reports and publications **Location**: - **8 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance...

  • Project Manager

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Project manage and support the supplier engagement and contract management workstream of the market shaping output **Location**: - **Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Project manage and support the supplier engagement and contract management workstream - Together with the senior technical specialist,...

  • Health Research Director

    6 days ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Job Title: Health Research DirectorThe Director of Health Research will lead the company's health research initiatives, developing and driving strategies to maintain and grow the impact and relevance of the health economics, law, and policy environment.Key Responsibilities:Develop and drive the health research strategyLead a multidisciplinary team of...

  • Data Scientist

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Background**: - The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs - HE2RO seeks to...

  • Technical Lead

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstream for the market-shaping output **Location**: - **Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Lead the supplier engagement and contract management workstream - Work closely with CHAI, and oversee the supplier management/deal negotiation process - Work...

  • Researcher/senior Researcher

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs_ - HE2RO seeks to build the evidence...

  • Data Analyst

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To build reports on Excel by sourcing information from various platforms that will assist management with decision making **Location**: - **Ezintsha - 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Create process flows - Analyse data that is presented and formulate templates that will...

  • Senior/principal Researcher

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Additional information**: - The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs - HE2RO...

  • Statistician (Wits RHI)

    3 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: To lead analysis of climate and health data, ensure accuracy in study designs and assist with interpreting results for manuscripts, presentations, etc. to support evidence-based decision-making These climate and health projects include leading research groups across Africa, and universities in the EU and UK These projects, among the...

  • Grants Officer

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Background**: - The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of Public Health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs - HE2RO seeks to...

  • Indlela Behavioural Science Researcher

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa is an internationally recognized health research group which conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs._ - HE2RO seeks to build the evidence base to...

  • Human Resources Intern

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and assist with a wide range of Human Resources related activities and tasks **Location**: - **Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Compile contract renewals, transfer/increase/promotion/retirement/change in working conditions letters,...

  • Programme Manager

    5 months ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in managing and coordinating the activities of the study and ensure project effectiveness **Location**: - **Wits School of Public Health, Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Coordinate and manage project activities under the guidance of the PI - Ensure overall...