Main purpose of the job :
- To lead economic evaluation research and to lecture in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme and supervise students (Masters and PhD candidates)
- Fixed Term Contract position for one year, which can be renewable depending on donor funding
Location :
Wits School of Public Health, Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance areas :
Identify novel research methods and ideasAttract research funding by identifying and applying for research grants in line with PRICELESS research strategyPublish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, reports and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team and other groupsManage research projects from inception to completionManage and mentor junior researchersRequired minimum education and training :
PhD in Health EconomicsMust have published on Economic Evaluations in Academic journalsRequired minimum work experience :
4 years working experience in health economics research environmentExperience in conducting economic evaluationsDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
Experience in analytical decision modellingPublished economic evaluation articles in peer-reviewed journalsStrong writing and presentation skillsGood conceptualisation skillsExperience in teaching and student supervisionAttention to detailFlexible and adaptive with a positive approach to taking on several dutiesAble to work independently and as part of a teamTO APPLY :
Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date : 30 September 2025Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note :
WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position