Director Health Economics Research

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, 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 for building influential stakeholder relationships, managing the governance and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, leading the staff and managing delivery 

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

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