The Centre for Health Policy is inviting
applications for a 1 year postdoctoral position to work within the SARChI
programme. This position is available in Health Policy and Systems at the
Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Applications from international candidates
are welcomed but particularly from qualified South African scholars will be
invited. Application should be submitted till 28th February 2014.
applications for a 1 year postdoctoral position to work within the SARChI
programme. This position is available in Health Policy and Systems at the
Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Applications from international candidates
are welcomed but particularly from qualified South African scholars will be
invited. Application should be submitted till 28th February 2014.
Study Subject (s): Position is available to work within the SARChI programme in
Health Policy and Systems at the Centre for Health Policy, School of Public
Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Course Level: Position is open for postdoctoral fellow.
Scholarship Provider: The Centre for Health Policy
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Health Policy and Systems at the Centre for Health Policy, School of Public
Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Course Level: Position is open for postdoctoral fellow.
Scholarship Provider: The Centre for Health Policy
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility: The
successful candidate will be highly motivated, with a strong interest in health
equity and social justice. S/he will be passionate about research, preferably
with a good understanding of the financial, human resource and governance
dimensions of health systems, especially in the context of universal health
coverage. S/he must be able to demonstrate innovative thinking with respect to
methods and approaches. Applicants will have a relevant doctoral degree (e.g.
public health, sociology, political science, development studies) and possess
knowledge of public health, health systems or health policy. All candidates are
expected to have excellent writing and conceptual skills, and be able to work
well in a multi-disciplinary team. Applications from international candidates
are welcomed but particularly from qualified South African scholars will be
invited.
successful candidate will be highly motivated, with a strong interest in health
equity and social justice. S/he will be passionate about research, preferably
with a good understanding of the financial, human resource and governance
dimensions of health systems, especially in the context of universal health
coverage. S/he must be able to demonstrate innovative thinking with respect to
methods and approaches. Applicants will have a relevant doctoral degree (e.g.
public health, sociology, political science, development studies) and possess
knowledge of public health, health systems or health policy. All candidates are
expected to have excellent writing and conceptual skills, and be able to work
well in a multi-disciplinary team. Applications from international candidates
are welcomed but particularly from qualified South African scholars will be
invited.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Applications from international candidates are welcomed but
particularly from qualified South African scholars will be invited.
particularly from qualified South African scholars will be invited.
Scholarship Description: The Centre for Health Policy has been awarded a South African Research
Chair (SARChI) by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The research
portfolio associated with this chair will focus on universal access (or
universal coverage) to quality care for all South Africans, conducting research
on strengthening the public health system’s ability to use resources
effectively and efficiently. The Centre for Health Policy is seeking a
post-doctoral fellow for a 1 year position, to work within the SARChI
programme. The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) is situated within
the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg. CHP is committed to building capacity in health policy and
systems research, offering a nurturing, supportive environment that emphasizes
mentorship and skills-development for people passionate about a career in the
field. We offer a dynamic environment in which to conduct cutting-edge,
multi-disciplinary health systems and policy research; engage in national &
international policy debates; participate in international consortia, as well
as publish. CHP’s current research
focuses on health systems,
human resources, health care financing,
social exclusion and access to health care, policy implementation analysis, and
maternal and child health. In addition, our work includes policy engagement and
postgraduate teaching.
Chair (SARChI) by the National Research Foundation (NRF). The research
portfolio associated with this chair will focus on universal access (or
universal coverage) to quality care for all South Africans, conducting research
on strengthening the public health system’s ability to use resources
effectively and efficiently. The Centre for Health Policy is seeking a
post-doctoral fellow for a 1 year position, to work within the SARChI
programme. The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) is situated within
the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg. CHP is committed to building capacity in health policy and
systems research, offering a nurturing, supportive environment that emphasizes
mentorship and skills-development for people passionate about a career in the
field. We offer a dynamic environment in which to conduct cutting-edge,
multi-disciplinary health systems and policy research; engage in national &
international policy debates; participate in international consortia, as well
as publish. CHP’s current research
focuses on health systems,
human resources, health care financing,
social exclusion and access to health care, policy implementation analysis, and
maternal and child health. In addition, our work includes policy engagement and
postgraduate teaching.
Number of award(s): One postdoctoral position is available.
Duration of award(s): This postdoctoral position is available for one year.
Notification: Telephone interviews will take place in early to mid March 2014.
How to Apply: To apply, all of the following should be submitted to
jackie.roseleur-at-wits.ac.za:
-a covering letter identifying why you are interested in the position
-a detailed CV, including contact details
-names and contact details of 3 referees
-certified copies of degrees/diplomas
-a short piece of recent written work, or publication, on which you are the
first author.
jackie.roseleur-at-wits.ac.za:
-a covering letter identifying why you are interested in the position
-a detailed CV, including contact details
-names and contact details of 3 referees
-certified copies of degrees/diplomas
-a short piece of recent written work, or publication, on which you are the
first author.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 28th February 2014.
