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Research Officer: HST
HST
2002-08-22

The Research Programme is looking for a researcher who will compliment the existing skills within the organization, to work in the field of health systems research and development, health policy, with a particular interest and experience in the areas of child health and nutrition; TB, HIV/AIDS and health economics will be an advantage. The ideal candidate would already have some experience in research. The responsibilities of the job will include: * Conducting health systems and policy research * Facilitating the translation of research into appropriate policies and plans * Reviewing and critiquing research proposals * Working with other research organisations Requirements: An under-graduate degree in health sciences and a relevant post-graduate Masters qualification is a minimum requirement. Remuneration: HST Salaries are competitive and based on qualifications, experience and performance. Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to the Health Systems Trust, c/o Dawn McDonald, PO Box 808, Durban- 4000. Fax: 031-3040775 e-mail: dawn@hst.org.za Closing date for applications: 9 September 2002 THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Health Systems Trust is a non-government organization
that facilitates health systems development
and the improvement of health care delivery"
It works in partnership with health providers to improve health care for all

The Research Programme is looking for a researcher who will compliment the existing skills within the organization, to work in the field of health systems research and development, health policy, with a particular interest and experience in the areas of child health and nutrition; TB, HIV/AIDS and health economics will be an advantage. 

The ideal candidate would already have some experience in research. 

The responsibilities of the job will include:

• Conducting health systems and policy research
• Facilitating the translation of research into appropriate policies and plans
• Reviewing and critiquing research proposals
• Working with other research organisations

Requirements:
An under-graduate degree in health sciences and a relevant post-graduate Masters qualification is a minimum requirement.

Remuneration:
HST Salaries are competitive and based on qualifications, experience and performance.

Applications/ Enquiries:
A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to the 

Health Systems Trust, 
Dawn McDonald
PO Box 808 
Durban, 4000. 
Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za 

Closing date for applications: 9 September 2002

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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