South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (SACEMA) at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Fellow Training and Mentorship
• Developing a strong technical understanding of polio and measles immunity estimation methods and SACEMA training materials to train and mentor fellows effectively.
• Developing fellowship-specific training materials with input from the SACEMA research team.
• Meeting weekly with each fellow to:
• Provide training and technical support (explain concepts, recognise data issues, adapt models to country data, troubleshoot coding mistakes);
• Mentor fellows on identifying suitable research questions based on available data;
• Guide fellows in communicating complex modelling topics with government stakeholders;
• Ensure fellows stay on track and that fellowship logistics run smoothly.

Project Management

• Leading the SACEMA team responsible for screening, interviewing, shortlisting, and selecting fellowship applicants.
• Leading the SACEMA research and operations teams to ensure that technical and logistical timelines are met.
• Liaising with SACEMA's operations staff and fellows' institutions to keep all parties informed of fellowship contracts, invitation letters, and related information.
• Collaborating with the Fellowship Manager at AIMS Senegal to ensure alignment between the English- and French-speaking fellowship arms.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        
PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, programming, applied mathematics, etc.).

• The technical ability to learn and apply public health modelling tools and methods.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience in project and people management.
• Willingness to travel internationally for short periods (three to five days) as needed for fellowship-related activities.
• Three to five years' experience in mentoring students or professionals, ideally in an academic or research environment

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        
Recommendations:

• Familiarity with disease modelling techniques and public health challenges in Africa.