Job Openings at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Prepare monthly and annual deferred and accrued income schedules.
• Draft monthly management accounts which include income statement, balance sheet and cashflow.
• Analysis and recommendations for improved performance in financial areas
• Research contracts and grants management (Project Management)
• Maintain active contracts and grants on an electronic database
• Monthly financial reporting preparation of funder financial reports
• Managing budgets and reporting in foreign and local currency
• Maintain relationships across senior levels
• Maintaining relationships with funders, sponsors and other relevant stakeholders
• Assist monthly / quarterly / annually with identification and management of cost reimbursement / advance paid contracts and grants to comply to general accounting practices.
• Assist with project related year end audits.
• Prepare financial data for quarterly and annual ENE treasury submissions such as income statement, balance sheet and cashflow.

Core Requirements:

• 3 year financial or management accounting degree or a 4 year financial or management accounting diploma.
• 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.

Advantageous:

• Experience having worked in Public Sector finance and budgeting would be advantageous
• Experience in Public Finance Management Act (PMFA) would be advantageous

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Core Requirements:

• BSc or BTech In Molecular Biology, Genetics or similar qualification or higher
• 1 -2 years’ knowledge/experience in Molecular Biology or Genetics
• 1 -2 years’ knowledge/experience with basic molecular biology techniques e.g. RNA, DNA isolation, PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP)

Advantageous:

• Knowledge/experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) laboratory workflows
• Knowledge/experience with sample management
• Experience with DNA and RNA quality control
• The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:
• Not studying full-time/ classes must be after normal working hours.
• No formal work experience within the Molecular Biology/Genetics field.

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As Part of SAMRC Internship Program, The Successful Candidates Will Have An Opportunity To Gain Exposure In The Following Fields:

• Finance Management (FM)
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Human Resources (HR)
• Information Technology (IT)
• South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

The internship programme is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

• Unemployed
• Holds a Degree (NQF Level 7) in Finance, Human Resource Management, IT, Procurement, Data Management or Relevant
• Holds a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Finance, Human Resource Management. Law. IT, Supply Chain Management, Data Management or Relevant
• Good Planning, Organizational, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
• Able to Adhere to Procedures and Instructions
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
• Knowledgeable with MS Office Suite
• Able to Work Under Pressure

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Responsibilities:

• Input into protocol development as needed
• Assistance with training of vocational training staff members
• Data collection and data entry tasks
• Assisting project coordinator with administrative tasks as needed
• Data quality assurance
• Screening, recruitment and enrolment of participants
• Tracking, transporting and retaining participants in the study for all study appointments
• GCP training and adhering to ethical guidelines

Core Requirements:

• Matric with one to two year accredited course in Social Sciences/Public Health field
• Three years experience as a fieldworker with adolescents/young people

Advantageous

• Diploma/certificate advantageous
• Previous experience with interventions for substance use with adolescents/young people