South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis

5 days ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte

**Fellow Training and Mentorship**- Developing a strong technical understanding of polio and measles immunity estimation methods and SACEMA training materials to train and mentor fellows effectively.- Developing fellowship-specific training materials with input from the SACEMA research team.- Meeting weekly with each fellow to:

- Provide training and technical support (explain concepts, recognise data issues, adapt models to country data, troubleshoot coding mistakes);
- Mentor fellows on identifying suitable research questions based on available data;
- Guide fellows in communicating complex modelling topics with government stakeholders;
- Ensure fellows stay on track and that fellowship logistics run smoothly.

**Project Management**- Leading the SACEMA team responsible for screening, interviewing, shortlisting, and selecting fellowship applicants.- Leading the SACEMA research and operations teams to ensure that technical and logístical timelines are met.- Liaising with SACEMA's operations staff and fellows' institutions to keep all parties informed of fellowship contracts, invitation letters, and related information.- Collaborating with the Fellowship Manager at AIMS Senegal to ensure alignment between the English
- and French-speaking fellowship arms.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, programming, applied mathematics, etc.).-
- Strong organisational skills.- Experience in project and people management.- Willingness to travel internationally for short periods (three to five days) as needed for fellowship-related activities.- Three to five years' experience in mentoring students or professionals, ideally in an academic or research environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

**Recommendations**:

- Familiarity with disease modelling techniques and public health challenges in Africa.

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