PHA-Exch> Advert: Project Manager's post at School of Public Health, UWC

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: pha-exchange-owner at phm.kabissa.org


SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, UWC, 1-Year contract



The School of Public Health at the University of the Western Cape has an
international reputation as a leading research and teaching institution in
Public Health. It provides health and welfare personnel from developing
countries with the opportunity to enhance their capacity to build and
strengthen the health sector in their countries. Its open learning
post-graduate programme, offering multiple entry and exits points, is unique
in Southern Africa. Its educational and research activities focus on the
implementation of district health systems.

The School is involved in a number of large- and small-scale research
projects funded by external donors and is continuously raising money for
research from external sources. It is presently in the process of setting up
a unit within the School which will co-ordinate the management of these
projects, including fundraising, logistical support and report-writing.

The School is looking for a manager to head this unit:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of
the unit; co-ordinate the activities of all projects and contracts; assist
academics with proposal and report-writing, monitoring and exploring funding
opportunities.

He or she will report to the Director of the school, collaborate with
academic project leaders and will supervise three administrative officers,
including a financial officer.

To qualify for this post you should have the following:

·  Excellent writing skills, with a focus on proposal and report writing.

·  At least five years experience with project work, preferably in a field
related to public health.

·  Some fund-raising experience and experience of engagement with external
funders.

Your application should highlight your strengths as a project manager and
writer and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and the names
and full contact particulars e.g, e-mail addresses, telephone and cell
numbers and postal addresses of three referees. The closing date is 31st
March, 2009.

Applications should be addressed to: Ms Marlene Petersen at
mppetersen at uwc.ac.za or at School of Public Health, University of the
Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa. Tel: +27-21-959
2121 or Fax: +27-21-959-2872. Further information may be obtained from Prof
Uta Lehmann on telephone: (021) 959-2633 /2809.

In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce,
applications from the designated groups will be given priority
consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an
appointment at a lower level.



Ms. Lynette Martin
Secretary to Prof David Sanders
School of Public Health
University of the Western Cape
Cape, South Africa

Tel: 27-21-959 2132/2402
Fax: 27-21-959 2872
Email: lmartin at uwc.ac.za
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