Vacancies at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Assist with co-ordination of study activities and tasks
• Data processing, analysis and writing of scientific manuscripts and reports
• Create research translation outputs such as policy briefs and media output

Requirements

• A PhD qualification in epidemiology / biostatistics / data science/ medical statistics or related relevant field
• Evidence of excellent data analytical skills, with proficiency in STATA or R
• Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Code 8/10 driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Closing Date

• 24 June 2026

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Responsibilities:

• Draft and schedule social media posts (LinkedIn, X).
• Assist in preparing the monthly newsletter.
• Create simple visuals and infographics for online platforms.
• Support website updates (news items, event listings, project highlights).
• Assist with logistics and communications for events and webinars.
• Provide administrative and communications support to the EDCTP Alumni Network platform.

Requirements

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations, Global Health, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Interest in global health, infectious diseases, or international partnerships.

 Added Advantage:

• Knowledge of newsletter tools (Mailchimp, etc.).
• Familiarity with website CMS (WordPress, Drupal).
• Basic design/layout skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Any prior internship or volunteering experience in communications.

 Closing Date:

• 19 June 2026