Job Opportunities at Jhpiego

Responsibilities
Perform and/or supervise veterinary procedures and checks

• Conduct follow up for weekly for health and welfare checks for small laboratory animals used for research and diagnostic reagent production (including mice, rats, guinea pigs and hamster, <50 animals at any given time), and weekly health and welfare monitoring of poultry flock (including geese and turkey)
• Conduct monthly inspection of the animal housing including the horses’ paddocks & stabling, poultry yards, sheep pens and identify non-conformities and play a leading role in liaison with relevant staff to resolve;
• Perform procedures/prescribe medicines for veterinary care for animals as the need arise. Ensure availability of routine medicines and emergency medicines as deemed necessary. Respond to after hour emergency call outs when required;
• Assistance/supervision of routine procedures such as blood collection, necropsy according to a pre-determined schedule;
• Involve in the procurement, management and administration of scheduled medicines and anaesthetics as required by CEZPD in accordance with the Medicine’s Act;
• Administration of anaesthetics as required for routine procedures involving small laboratory animals (as listed above), or for the purpose of euthanasia as required.

Contribute to regulatory compliance, standards of care and ethics

• Manage SAVC facility registration:
• In liaison with relevant staff at CEZPD ensure that the requirements of Rule 32 for the registration of veterinary facilities are enacted including ensuring traceability of adherence in the event of inspections;
• Lead facility inspections by SAVC and other organizations such as the SPCA;
• Respond to any irregularities by reporting to relevant stakeholders at CEZPD and NHLS
• Develop, implement and review policies and standard operating procedures related to regulatory compliance, standards and ethics;
• Ensure record keeping in keeping with good practices and regulatory and ethics requirements
• Play a leading role in convening an institutional animal ethics committee in accordance with SANS 10386:2008;
• Ensuring adherence to ethics requirements by leading the development and application of animal ethics committee applications for all processes and procedures involving animals at CEZPD;
• Manage regulatory requirements with regards to DALRRD (i.e. section 20 applications, transport permits and inspections) as it may be required;
• Manage any other regulatory requirements for example through the Genetically Modified Organisms Act 1997, Act 15 of 1997 or it terms of nature conservations laws as the need arise;
• Develop, provide and record in house training and competency testing of staff handling or performing procedures on animals with cognisance of their respective registration and the job scope as set out by SAVC.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (NQF Level 7)
• Registration with the Health Professional Council/ South African Veterinary Council
• Computer literacy (MS Office package)
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of small laboratory animal models
• Knowledge of aseptic procedures
• Knowledge of animal ethics and wellfare requirements
• Knowledge of SAVC and related regulatory requirements

General management skills

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Preferred Qualifications
• At least 1 year post qualification experience
• Knowledge of quality assurance process
• Knowledge of laboratory biosafety and OHSA

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Overview

• Implementation of the RISE GVAX Project, which includes supporting human resources technical assistance to partners.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NICD users and assist with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis
• Perform basic and advanced analysis and interpretation on data produced from next generation sequencing systems (e.g. Illumina, PacBio or Ion torrent platforms) as well as develop, improve, modify, and operate data analysis pipelines
• Conduct and initiate research in the area of NGS data analysis
• Work closely with researchers and collaborators to generate/provide data analysis reports, project reports and perform custom analysis as requested
• Participate in training employees or staff with bioinformatics skills and build confidence amongst users to analyze and understand their own data resulting in improved and effective research outcomes
• Perform a total Data Quality Management of the facility which involves the implementation and monitoring of systems to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Monitor and manage bioinformatics requests or projects to ensure objectives are achieved in terms of turnaround times, cost control, quality and service
• Responsible for overseeing and monitoring of software tools and data resources to ensure smooth operation of the sequencing facility
• Develop and implement costing model for Bioinformatics solutions
• Troubleshooting of sequencing runs. Maintain hardware and software infrastructure
• Establish strong collaborative links with experts in the area of bioinformatics.

Required Qualifications

• MSc in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related relevant field/PhD desirable.
• Experience with working in a Linux/UNIX environment on high performance computing environments
• Installing and patching firmware for informatics app/tools
• Strong scripting experience including proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Python, Java, Perl, R) 
• Project Management knowledge
• Experience with TCP/IP, cloud computing, HyperV,  and containers
• Have proven ability in formulating and/or implementing high-level informatics solutions
• Project management, financial management and costing skills
• Innovation and problem-solving skills
• Bioinformatics, molecular biology, NGS experience will be an added advantage
• Ability to write successful grant applications and reports to funders and to publish findings in scientific journals
• Ability to work with others including international collaborators and to manage junior staff and students.
   

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Overview

• The Epidemiologist will contribute to the epidemiology agenda for surveillance and research the Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases with a focus on emerging zoonotic and vector borne and epidemic-prone diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, data cleaning, database development and curation and analysis for small and large data sets, particularly pertaining to NMC but not limited to NMC;
• Contribute to development and implementation of epidemiologic studies and surveillance programmes relevant to Centre activities, including study design, data collection, data entry, data management, data cleaning, data analysis and report writing;
• Contribute to epidemiological investigations of outbreaks as required;
• Write grant proposals and manage grant budgets as required;
• Analysis of data from surveillance programmes and epidemiologic investigations
• Assist with training and capacity building
• Develop reports and contribute publications

Required Qualifications

• Masters or PhD degree in Epidemiology/Public Health
• Post qualification experience in research, surveillance or clinical trials will be an advantage
• Experience in applied epidemiology, public health and communicable diseases essential
• Experience in outbreak investigation an advantage
• Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to produce reports and scientific publications Ability to manage a team and generate new projects (strongly recommended)
• Computer literacy (STATA, SAS, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Code 8 Driving license
   

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Overview

• To promote research and development and maintain first world laboratory medicine and practice refined and specific procedures to achieve a final diagnosis for clinical application.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage research and development with a Medical Scientist or Pathologist.
• Publish peer-reviewed articles.
• Training and co-supervision of staff, intern scientists, technologists and students including involvement in the development and delivery of training programs and /or other tools.
• Manage and take accountability for the integrity of data and / or results captured by technical and/or clerical staff.
• Ensure that the maintenance logs are accurate, up to date, accessible and retrievable
• Conducts tests and/or procedures independently, interprets and authorizes results.
• Provide input into scientific changes, enhancements to SOPs.
• Participation in development and validation of new tests.
• Producing standard and complex reports.
• Solves standard / routine technical problems independently (e.g. controls not working); reports persistent problems.
• Perform equipment maintenance, root cause analysis and interprets results of internal quality assessment tests.
• Maintenance and administration carried out according to internal and external requirements.
• Participation in Quality Management which includes identification of quality related problems and resolving them and active participation in maintaining SANAS accreditation.
• Development and validation of new diagnostic methodology or significant modifications to existing scientific applications/procedures.

Required Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/ PhD
• Registered with HPCSA / SACNASP (NIOH), SAIOH (NIOH). May not be applicable for research positions
• 3 years’ experience as scientist  
• Peer reviewed journal manuscript/s or book chapters as first author or co-authored publications
• Successfully supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students – BSc Hons, MMed, MSc
• Experience in funding, development and validation of new tests, Producing standard and complex reports. co-managing project finances

Preferred Qualifications

• Communication Skill
• Custormer care
• Interpersonal skiils
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and dealing with high work volumes while skepping abreast with academic literature
• Computer Literary skill
• attention to detail 
• Preen
   

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Overview

• The Senior Scientist shall support the continual improvement of biosafety and biosecurity policy, procedure and implementation at the NICD in order to allow for compliance with national and international regulations as they may apply, but also to maintain and expand the NICD’s status as a leader in biorisk management in South Africa and the continent. The Biorisk Officer will support the NICD for activities related to the country’s compliance to the International Health Regulations and the Joint External Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory inspections as requested by NDOH
• Assist with data consolidation and maintain databases and consolidate recommendations and draft reports to be shared with the departmental DGs
• Conduct industry outreach and follow-up
• Assist with secretariat for the Biosafety and Biosecurity Technical Working Group and its activities including arrange/coordinate meetings and activities
• Support with the import/export permit system at the NICD
• Implement objectives of the Biosafety and Biosecurity strategy
• Provide expert advice to staff and external stakeholders on Biorisk management principles and practices accordance with relevant legislation, policies and standards
• Developing and managing a secure database for pathogens requiring an import permit or transfer from the NICD’s Centre’s.
• Perform internal audits and inspections as required under legislative compliance, including but not limited to: workplace audits; accident and incident investigations/reporting; and worksite inspections.
• Assessment of new program activities to ensure compliance with national legislation
• Develop and implement a biorisk management training policy for NICD including staff, visitors and contractors, with consideration for existing policies and procedures. Develop standardized awareness and educational materials as required.
• Support HSRs and NICD staff in preforming biorisk risk assessments. Provides technical expertise in recognizing, monitoring, and evaluating exposure to various hazards.
• Participate in NICD internal/external committees as required including the IBBC
• Assists in the review and standardisation of biosafety and biosecurity procedures and policies for the NICD’s Biorisk Management program as directed by the IBBC.
• Interpret audit findings for management, provides guidance in the development of corrective action plans.
• Participates in ad hoc related activities as and when need arises e.g.: Support for NDOH.
• Support for the development of a NAPHISA biorepository
• Provide administrative and other support as required to the Division of Biosafety and Biosecurity
• Act as an incident response manager as required.
• Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally
• Attend and participate in national, regional and international courses and workshops in order to remain up to date with biosafety and biosecurity practices

Required Qualifications

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology/Degree in Science
• Holder of locally and internationally recognised training and certifications in biosafety and biosecurity and related fields
• Laboratory biosafety and biosecurity experience
• Occupational heath experience
• Experience in conducting risk assessments
• Preferred Qualifications
• OSHA
• International laboratory biosafety and biosecurity guidelines and regulations
• Strategic planning

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Overview

• To collect quality clinical data and samples from patients at designated sites for the relevant surveillance projects as per protocols. The surveillance officer will be involved in clinic, community and hospital-based surveillance and research for programmes/ projects that link with and fall under the GERMS-SA laboratory and syndromic surveillance programme This includes syndromic pneumonia, diarrhoeal, acute febrile illness and urinary tract infection surveillance at certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients, identify cases, rapidly enroll patients for surveillance projects by (1) close liaison with the clinical laboratory/ healthcare facility, (2) daily review of all laboratory/ healthcare facilityrecords, and (3) by using other methods that have been put in place for that site
• Collect surveillance data by interview and/ or medical record review
• Obtain informed consent from identified/eligible patients
• Counseling and perform venesection for HIV testing as required
• Collect samples from patients according to study protocols and ensure their safe submission to NICD File surveillance and research records on–site after data collection according to the relevant protocol
• May be required to travel between clinics / hospitals / laboratory for collection of data / consumables
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Healthcare facility staff, laboratory, on-site coordinators and NICD coordinating units and present data and reports as required
• Regularly collate and submit surveillance data gathered
• May be required to supervise junior surveillance officers and research assistants and ensure training, data quality from the site
• May be required to assist with permissions and ethics for the region
• Compile site statistics, as required by line manager
• Keep control of stock and request stock timeously
• Keep up to date with relevant, current and emerging research, methods and technologies to ensure personal growth and development
• Perform tasks assigned by the line manager, related to GERMS-SA surveillance and research

Required Qualifications

• 4 yr diploma / degree
• Nurse (registered)
• SANC Registration as a PROFESSIONAL/REGISTERED nurse
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of clinical experience post qualification
• Two (2) to Three (3) years experience in clinical research or surveillance will be an advantage
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• Familiarity with the running of the regional hospitals and clinics and good relationship with clinical staff
• Team orientated.
• Willingness to improve interaction between laboratory and clinical staff
• Ability to work national, multi disciplinary team
• Interest in public health work
• Driver’s license and own vehicle is essential for some sites
• Computer literacy, good computer skills and experience with data collection applications
• Good Clinical Practice certification will be an advantage
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills in local language
   

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Overview

• Provide complex IT software solutions by working closely with business users throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in support of the Institutes business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex technical solutions in line with the Business requirements to ensure clarity and completeness of the solution
• Analyse and document business requirements in consultation with users according to appropriate methodology and techniques
• Develop and debug complex system components in line with technical specifications for quality implementation purposes
• Determine and evaluate performance measures of the system to ensure optimal utilization
• Provides code review, testing, debugging, technical documentation, general testing instructions, and lead/assist in go-live planning, go-live moves, and post-live support
• Facilitate Joint Analysis and Design (JAD) sessions, conduct business interviews and other information gathering techniques in order to determine business requirements.
• Oversee resources associated with the design, development, testing and implementation phases of projects to ensure quality deliverables and assist in their growth
• Follow and use proper project management principles on all projects
• Participate in projects to understand new target systems’ processes and provisioning needs and implement solutions
• Communicates any and all progress, roadblocks, issues to the team and management in a timely manner
• Scrub, manipulate and load data from other sources into the systems to ensure accuracy and correctness of information
• Troubleshoot and support issues identified
• Ensure all change management and compliance procedures are being followed
• Provide training and documentation to relevant stakeholders to ensure they understand and can achieve optimal system utilization
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by emergency or other operational reasons for which the employee is qualified to perform.
• Support and monitor the Helpdesk Management System.

Required Qualifications

• 4 year BSc Degree in Computer Science
• Microsoft.Net Development using C# certification
• Microsoft .Net technologies including: WCF, WPF, WF, LINQ and EF 
• Software Developer experience
• Experience with web development technologies including ASP.NET, MVC3, JavaScript, AJAX and CSS 
• Experience with database development including relational database design, SQL and ORM technologies
• Experience with user interface design and prototyping
• Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments
• Experience in leading and managing the delivery of system/software development projects in a structured environment
• Experience in the usage of UML and SDLC       
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories
• Software development approaches and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
• Knowledge of debugging, performance profiling and optimization
• Knowledge of multi-threading and concurrency, and automated testing
   

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Overview

• Implementation of the RISE GVAX Project, which includes supporting human resources technical assistance to partners.

Responsibilities

• Improve provincial coordination of vaccine and therapeutics safety reporting and case management.
• Formalise linkages with PDOH to facilitate SAHPRA decentralized pharmacovigilance support activities:
• Engage with the PDoH to ensure harmonisation and coordination of PV activities.
• Ensure formal linkages to support the reporting and accountabilities.
• Implement procedures and strengthen coordination with provincial and district level DOH     staff to improve AEFI reporting and case management activities:
• Develop/update reporting procedures for both AEFIs and therapeutics ADRs and co-ordinate finalisation.
• Socialise reporting procedures within the province for proper implementation.
• Monitor compliance with the new processes and continue with socialisation.
• Strengthen provincial safety committees and linkages to SAHPRA.
• Work with the PDOH counterparts to implement/strengthen provincial safety committees:
• Engage with the principles (HOPS, PV Leads, HOD) regarding the need for the development of safety committee.
• Establish/strengthen Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committees at institutional, district and provincial levels.
• Establish the formation of the Provincial Immunisation Safety Expert Committee.
• Review and streamline procedures for safety committees and strengthen capacity for preliminary safety assessments for vaccines and therapeutics:
• Develop 2024 PISEC meeting schedule and communicate to relevant structures.
• Develop/review and finalise meeting conduct procedures e.g., Terms of refence, etc.
• Arrange training for PISEC members.
• Support the work of the PISEC:
• Track all AEFI investigations and report on the progress.
• Coordinate and participate in AEFI/AE case investigations.
• Coordinate case allocation for assessment by PISEC members.
• Coordinate all PISEC meetings.
• Communicate all PISEC pre-liminary findings to NISEC for further assessment.
• Ensure case closure and provision of feedback to the vaccinees and family members.
• Strengthen pharmacovigilance knowledge for healthcare professionals within the province.
• Implement targeted pharmacovigilance training for managers and healthcare personnel in    both public and private sectors:
• Develop 2024 training plan.
• Coordinate and implement trainings for healthcare professionals and managers in both private and private sectors as per the plan.
• Coordinate and train all the train-the-trainers planned for the province.

Required Qualifications

• Matric certificate and appropriate 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree and registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
• A postgraduate qualification in relevant Pharmacy field will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office. *A valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Comprehensive and sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, protocols, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 as amended.
• Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills to allow analysis and interpretation of written and numerical data.
• Good, effective communication skills (verbal, written, conflict management and resolution).
• Delivery of service objectives with professional excellence and efficiency.
• Ability to make effective decisions by using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice while carefully considering the implications of such a decision.
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Promoting a more proactive, service oriented and performance-based management culture.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple, often competing priorities.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant platforms (VigiBase, VigiFlow, Vigilance Hub, etc.)
   

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Overview
Oversee the development and sustainability of regular reports requested, externally or internally. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure the capturing, collection, and storing of the data meets the regulatory framework
• Develop a detailed understanding of the information required by external and internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of pertinent, accurate information to support healthcare policy decisions
• Develop, implement, and maintain all data systems and SOP's for the NSS
• Improve the accuracy of data in the National Surveillance System (NSS) by working with IT specialists to resolve any data quality problems that are       identified
• Profile data and design and validate reports which support the information requirements of internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support to the National Surveillance System.
• Comply with any reasonable and lawful instruction issued by the manager.
• Develops, implements, and assesses tools for deduplication data sets.

Required Qualifications

• Degree (NQF 7) in Biological Sciences/Public Health/ Epidemiology/ IT/ Computer Science/ Business Management
• Five (5) years working in IT, specifically relational databases, business intelligence, data warehousing, and analysis
• Three (3) years knowledge of structured query language and use of data query tools
• Experience in the health sector environment (highly advantageous)
• Knowledge of spatial (GIS) reporting (Desirable)
• Knowledge of data quality management practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-Solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work
• Time Management skills independently