The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) seeks to appoint a Senior Scientist to contribute to the strategic growth of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health research. The successful candidate will provide specialised biomedical research expertise to strengthen and complement existing public health research within the Unit. 

The role will focus on generating high-quality scientific evidence to inform interventions, policy and practice, while contributing to innovation, collaboration, and research capacity development aligned with SAMRC priorities. 

The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conduct innovative, high-impact biomedical and public health research 


• Plan, coordinate and implement studies in line with scientific, ethical and regulatory requirements 
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