Job Details
- Expires 7 April 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: E220166
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: March 24th
- Remuneration package: The annual cost of employment, including benefits is between R547 299,00 and R 643 880,00
Background to Position
The Department of Pathology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to a permanent position as Operations Manager. The position will provide overarching resources to co-ordinate joint activities in the Department. This is a full-time position requiring co-ordination of multiple components and continuous monitoring of all processes set in motion. The main purpose of this position is to provide specialist support services in a diverse team responsible for the administrative, financial, HR, marketing, communications, logistical and /or operational functions within a large academic department.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Design and implementation of cross-disciplinary projects within the Department of Pathology.
- Manage the Departmental Policy for Department-wide ICTS services.
- Catalogue and manage the inventory of shared resources between Divisions in the Department.
- Identify training courses and programmes that can be offered to all Divisions in the Department.
- Support training programmes (e.g. Hons), including Seminars and workshops that are offered across disciplines in the Department
- Create and maintain a standardised list of SOPs for processes and procedures within the Department.
- Provide support for project leaders and students with development and implementation of research project proposals
- Engage with each Division towards providing an updated web-site for the Department
Inherent Criteria
Requirements for the job:
- MSc (in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent; NQF9) and Experience in Research Administration
- 2 years directly relevant working experience in a University environment.
- Strong writing skills to be able to write project proposals and research reports; informatics (competent with databases and spreadsheets, and other software packages).
- Proven experience of institutional administration (e.g. UCT research administration), working knowledge of financial and staff management.
- Must be technically competent, meticulous and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must have demonstrable above-average communication skills and be able to problem solve and show high levels of independent thinking. The following will be advantageous:
- Experience in Project Management and Research Planning would be a benefit.• Demonstrable bioinformatics skills.
Application Requirement
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Vathiswa Mbangi at recruitment05@uct.ac.za
- UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
- Motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position, and
- Curriculum vitae (CV) Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo assessments.
Telephone: 021 650 3003 Website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/departments/pathology
Reference number: E220166 Closing date: 07 April 2022
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