Senior Lecturer: Public Health Epidemiology & Health Information Systems
School of Public Health (SoPH), UWC
2006-07-12
Closing date: 28 July 2006
The SoPH in the Faculty of Community & Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape has established itself as a leader in the Southern African region in Public Health teaching, research and service development. Its innovative educational and research activities focus on the implementation of programmes within district health systems.
Applications for this position, to start as soon as possible, are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons.
Responsibilities would include:
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Teaching epidemiology and health information systems to
Masters students
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epidemiological and health information systems research,
particularly largescale surveys
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assisting the health departments in Southern and East Africa
to improve their health management information systems and their health
programme information systems.
To this end, you will need at least a Masters degree plus a
minimum of fi ve years working experience in the fi eld of Public Health or
Epidemiology, or Health Information Systems. A doctoral or specialist degree
(either conferred or nearing completion) in any of the above would be highly
advantageous.
The position is located in Cape Town, but will entail some
travelling within Southern and East Africa.
An attractive salary commensurate with qualifi cations and
experience is offered.
To apply, please forward your detailed CV (four pages maximum)
and a covering letter listing qualifications, experience and contact details
(including the names, full postal/e-mail addresses and telephone/fax numbers) of
at least three contactable referees in assured confi dence to the:
Human Resources Department, UWC, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 or fax 021 959
1447, or via e-mail to galexander@uwc.ac.za. Tel. 021 959 3626.
In line with the Universitys 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.
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2006.
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