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Researcher: HIV/AIDS Treatment Monitor
HST
2003-09-26

The Health Systems Trust is a Non-Government Organisation which is a Key role player in facilitating Health systems research and development in SA We are seeking to appoint a (Senior) Researcher on a contract basis to manage and coordinate an HIV/AIDS Treatment Monitor Project. In its first year the project will focus on conducting a baseline assessment of HIV/AIDS antiretroviral treatment programmes in the public and private sectors; and facilitating collaboration and joint planning between public and private sector HIV treatment programmes. The following key performance areas are applicable: * Overall Project Management and Coordination * Interact with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis * Identify and manage suitable researchers or consultants for different components of the project * Implement applied research, and ensure quality of research and reports * Ensure dissemination of knowledge generated by project Requirements: This is a professional post within the Research Programme of HST. Prospective candidates should be in possession of a postgraduate public health qualification and at least 5 years experience in research and public health. S/he should demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and Primary Health Care, and have relevant research and project management experience. Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job grading will be available. This is a 1-year contract position, which will be reviewed annually depending on future needs. The incumbent should be prepared to travel, and will be based in either Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town. Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to: Dawn McDonald at the Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban, 4000. Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za Closing date for applications: 10th October 2003 THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Health Systems Trust is a Non-Government Organisation which is a Key role player in facilitating Health systems research and development in SA

We are seeking to appoint a (Senior) Researcher on a contract basis to manage and coordinate an HIV/AIDS Treatment Monitor Project.

In its first year the project will focus on conducting a baseline assessment of HIV/AIDS antiretroviral treatment programmes in the public and private sectors; and facilitating collaboration and joint planning between public and private sector HIV treatment programmes.

The following key performance areas are applicable:

• Overall Project Management and Coordination
• Interact with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Identify and manage suitable researchers or consultants for different components of the project
• Implement applied research, and ensure quality of research and reports
• Ensure dissemination of knowledge generated by project

Requirements

This is a professional post within the Research Programme of HST. Prospective candidates should be in possession of a postgraduate public health qualification and at least 5 years experience in research and public health. S/he should demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and Primary Health Care, and have relevant research and project management experience.

Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job grading will be available.

The incumbent should be prepared to travel, and will be based in either Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Applications/ Enquiries:

A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to:

Dawn McDonald at the Durban Head Office,
PO Box 808, Durban, 4000.

Fax: 031-3040775   E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications: 10th October 2003

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