Do you posses a professional qualification in health/ biomedical sciences or developmental/ administrative studies? Apply for the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Internships 2024/ 2025.
Closing date: 31 May 2024
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Stipend: A salary in the region of R 205 081 per annum, cost-to-company will be offered
The South African Medical Research Council strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
About the SAMRC Research Internships
The SAMRC extends an invitation to graduates in health/ biomedical sciences or developmental/ administrative studies to apply and participate in a research management internship opportunity available in the Research Capacity Development Division (Cape Town Office).
The SAMRC’s Research Capacity Development Division is a well-established funding division responsible for managing streamlined funding programmes including scholarships and research career development grants to support the growth of health research capacity by offering strategic capacity development awards directly contributing to National Targets for research capacity development and transformation.
The incumbent will be reporting to the Career award’s Programme manager and will be integrated within the RCD Grant Portfolio, administering both pre- and post-awards processes.
Qualifications
Core Requirements:
- Min Qualification: 3-year Degree in Health or Biomedical Sciences or Developmental or Administrative Studies or similar relevant qualification or higher
- Computer literate with proficient use of Microsoft Office including Excel and Teams
- Ability to communicate effectively
Advantageous
- BSc (Honours) or BTech or a postgraduate diploma will be considered as an advantage.
How to Apply
To apply for this internship opportunity, follow the easy guide below:
- Visit the SAMRC vacancies website. You’ll see all open opportunities at SAMRC listed on this page.
- Navigate to the Internship vacancy and read through the entire job description, requirements and other specifics.
- Do you meet the minimum requirements listed? If yes, proceed and apply online.
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R729A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups.
For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
