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HST Research Director
HST
2005-03-09

We have a vacancy in the leadership of the Research Programme: Director

( 2 year contract renewable depending on performance and/or need for position)

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Liaison with key stakeholders including government, academic institutions and funders
• Overall management and co-ordination of research (development of a research agenda and priorities, operational plan and budgets)
• Proposal writing and fundraising for research
• Management and support to professional staff
• Quality control of research outputs of HST
• Ensuring the utilisation of research information by key stakeholders.

Requirements: The position is in senior management of the organisation. The ideal candidate should be in possession of post-graduate health (or equivalent) and management/leadership qualifications. The candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience in public health and research management.

Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HSTs Job grading will be offered to the successful candidate.

Prospective incumbents should be prepared to travel, and preferably be based in Durban or Johannesburg.

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

Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office,
PO Box 808, Durban, 4000.
Fax: 031-3040775e-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications : 18 March 2005

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