Medical Scientist (Centre for Vaccines and Immunology) at National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)

GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS

• If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, drivers license etc.
• Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.
• Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments.
•  All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.
• At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.
• Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
• The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
• Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.

Enquiries: May be directed to;

Kgaogelo Mkwanazi 011386 6090, Zinhle Buthelezi: 011 885 5404, Kgaogelo Mkwanazi 011386 6090, or Palesa Nong 011 386 6425

E-mail applications to:

• Medical Scientist (Centre for Vaccines and Immunology): [email protected]
• Medical Scientist(Centre for Healthcare Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance And Mycology): [email protected]
• Finance Manager – Grants: [email protected]
• Laboratory Technician: [email protected]
• Medical Technologist: [email protected]
• Medical Scientist (Centre for Emerging Zoonotic & Parasitic Diseases, Special Viral Pathogens Laboratory): [email protected]
• Project Administrator: [email protected]