Senior Scientist

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Overview This document outlines the role of a Senior Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). The position involves various research activities, capacity development, and active contribution to the scientific life of the Unit, focusing on evidence synthesis, health policy analysis, and health systems research. What you will do * Conduct and support scoping, rapid and systematic reviews across clinical effectiveness, safety, health economics, qualitative evidence and health system strengthening. * Support the design and implementation of health policy analysis and/or health systems research studies, applying recognised health policy and systems research frameworks. * Research translation, including manuscripts for journal publication, policy briefs, and reports, and present at scientific meetings and conferences. * Capacity development, including the supervision of Masters’ students, facilitating workshops, and mentoring. * Contributing to the scientific life of the Unit through journal clubs, research days and other relevant activities. Requirements (from the original advert) **Core Requirements:** * Master’s degree in public health, clinical epidemiology, or related field. * Between 3–5 years’ experience working in a health research environment, with demonstrated expertise in synthesising and critically appraising evidence to inform healthcare research, policy, or practice. * Record of 2 lifetime publications ISI journal articles, editorials or book chapters and technical reports with at least 1 as first/senior author. * Knowledge of conducting systematic reviews and/or other health systems research. * Successfully co-supervised or in the process of supervising ≥1 post-graduate students to graduation. * Record of translating professional, scientific or clinical expertise, new knowledge and research findings into public understanding, policy, and/or practice, in order to improve health. * Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. **Advantageous:** * Experienced in conducting and summarizing systematic or scoping reviews relevant to health policy and health systems. * Registration with a relevant professional body e.g., HPCSA, SAPC, where applicable to the candidate’s discipline. * Previous experience of stakeholder liaison in a scientific research environment. * Understanding of national, regional and global health governance structures. * Understanding of political economy analyses. * Familiarity with financing, service delivery, human resources, and essential medicines supply systems. * Proficient in English other languages an asset. Who should apply This role is suitable for a Senior Scientist with a Master's degree in public health, clinical epidemiology, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a health research environment, demonstrating expertise in evidence synthesis and critical appraisal for healthcare. Applicants should have a publication record of at least two lifetime ISI journal articles, editorials, book chapters, or technical reports, with at least one as first or senior author. Experience in conducting systematic reviews or other health systems research, along with successful co-supervision or active supervision of at least one post-graduate student, is essential. Furthermore, candidates must show a track record of translating scientific findings into public understanding, policy, or practice for health improvement, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates with specific experience in health policy and systems-relevant reviews, professional registration, stakeholder liaison, and an understanding of health governance and systems are also encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-scientist-the-south-african-medical-research-council-samrc-4 Source: myjobmag

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