National Health Laboratory Services GRANTS MANAGER

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE WITH NHLS

National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is the largest diagnostic pathology service in South Africa and offers unrivalled career opportunities for competent, qualified individuals who are passionate about delivering an unequalled service to the public sector. We offer high-quality training, diverse exposure in our more than 250 laboratories as well as sought-after research and publishing opportunities.

The NHLS is recruiting for the following position:
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, RESEARCH AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
GRANT DEPARTMENT
GRANTS MANAGER
SALARY: R458 745-R597 515 PER ANNUM (PAYZONE D3)
(REF. AAQRA0712/002-01/EX)

The successful candidate will direct and manage the Grant Administration Department, as well as provide support with and facilitate the administration of NHLS’ research grants.

Key job responsibilities: • Implement and communicate all NHLS grant policies, systems, procedures and internal controls to ensure smooth operation of the grant business unit and compliance with audit requirements • Coordinate the development and implementation of the grant business plan and budgets • Monitor, control and correlate financial performance of the Department against the budget • Oversee financial and human resources, procurement and project management of grants in accordance with NHLS rules and policies • Contribute, as a member of a Senior Management team responsible for strategic planning of the Grants Department • Conduct operational planning for the Department • Liaise with Grantors and Grantees and manage client relationships • Ensure that the desired image of the organisation is maintained and achieved to the highest level of customer service • Oversee the management of grant-related procurement • Ensure that Programme Managers liaise with Principal Investigators as per the approved budget • Oversee and contribute to proposal writing and review in the Grants Department • Interact with business and identify business requirements and sketching requirements related to grant funding.

Enquiries may be directed to Mmbudzeni Nemutavhani @ (011) 386-6150

Please indicate the relevant reference and job title on all applications.

Due to inherent job and operational requirements, the applicable pre-employment screening and relevant qualification verifications will be performed on short-listed candidates.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from the NHLS within 2 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filling of positions will be guided by the NHLS Employment Equity targets.

Further details available on the NHLS website: www.nhls.ac.za