Centre Head JOHANNESBURG

Provide administrative and scientific leadership for the Centre in line with NIOH’s strategic role and responsibilities.

Assist stakeholders with timely expert advice, specialized services and surveillance / research data relevant to the Centre’s area of focus.

Establish strategic goals for the Centre through a consultative process with creation/regular review of the Centre’s annual and 5-year strategic plans.

Ensure that operational objectives are met according to agreed project timelines as per the NHLS Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.

Establish close working relationships between sections in the Centre and with other Centre Heads in those areas where there exist opportunities for joint working towards common goals and national priorities.

Responsible for Centre budget (operational and capital expenditure) creation, expenditure and financial governance.

Ensure the Centre is compliant with NIOH/NHLS policies and directives.

Be proactive in ensuring that successful grant applications are submitted and research funding raised by the Centre team.

Ensure that all sections contribute to the output of the Centre in terms of NIOH objectives, publications, peer-reviewed scientific publications and other reports.

Create/maintain a cross-functional team to co-ordinate a high-quality teaching and training programme responsive to national and international requirements.

Ensure that coordinated quality assurance processes are in place throughout the Centre.

Contribute actively to national and regional capacity building activities in line with the NIOH/NHLS mandate.

Document and maintain records of all Centre outputs through periodic Centre activity reports and contributions to the NIOH annual report.

Coordinate the Centre’s interaction with media in line with NIOH/NHLS policies.

Ensure that the Centre is responsive to occupational health issues of Public Health significance and to support other departments within the NIOH.

Ensure that the Centre is abreast of latest developments and to encourage innovative initiatives.

Promote transformation and development in the Centre Management of all staff to ensure the Centre operates efficiently and effectively.

PHD in Microbiology and/or Immunology (NQF level 10)

HPCSA registration as Medical Scientist in Immunology or Microbiology

Valid Driver’s License

Minimum of 10 years’ management experience, preferably in a public health institution.

8 years+ experience in Immunology or Microbiology.

5 years+ experience in financial management.

3 years+ laboratory experience.

At least 5 years’ experience in writing successful grant applications, performing research and teaching and training.

Proven experience in Occupational Health.

Knowledge of Immunology and Microbiology.

Knowledge of statistics.

Knowledge of statistical software packages.

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Skills:

Computer Literacy

Communication and interpersonal

Team-building

Time management

Planning

Project management

Research methodology

Report writing

Analytical