Diverse Internship Opportunities at Wits Health Consortium

Wits Health Consortium, an entity affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, is excited to announce various internship opportunities for qualified professionals.

These internships provide a unique chance to work in an innovative and dynamic environment, contributing to research, finance, and data systems projects. This article presents an overview of these exciting opportunities.

Application Deadline Closing Date: October 9, 2023

Location Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) 9 Jubilee Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

About Wits Health Consortium

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC”) is a wholly-owned company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. It was established to act as a legal entity through which the University, especially the Faculty of Health Sciences, can engage in contract, sponsored research, entrepreneurial, philanthropic funded activities, and services, including clinical services.

Over its two decades of operation, WHC has built a worldwide reputation for responsibly managing sponsor and commercially funded activities worth over USD72 million annually.

Its flexible structure, trusted management, and entrepreneurial approach empower clinical researchers and health academics to undertake groundbreaking projects and establish commercially viable operations, such as the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute.

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AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Contracts Intern (12-month Internship)

• Purpose: This role is ideal for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills. The primary responsibility is to act as a liaison between WHC (legal and HR) and SBIMB Projects Office.
• Minimum Education and Training: An Honors degree in any field (a background in Law or a Master’s degree is advantageous).
• Minimum Work Experience: No prior work experience required, but relevant experience in a research or NGO environment is a plus.

 Finance Intern (12-month Internship)

• Purpose: The Finance Intern will assist the Grants Programmer Officer with managing the finances and procurement activities of SBIMB projects, following good management practices, project protocols, and WHC’s standard operating procedures. They will also assist with the Wits accounts for SBIMB.
• Minimum Education and Training: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience: No prior work experience required, but relevant experience in a research or NGO environment is beneficial.

Data Systems Intern (12-month Internship)

• Purpose: A full-time dedicated systems administrator is needed to maintain the Wits cluster system and assist researchers and students in accessing various data sets on the server, conducting analyses, installing and configuring software and hardware, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues to ensure system security and efficiency.
• Minimum Education and Training: A minimum tertiary qualification (Honors or Master’s degree) in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience: No prior work experience required, but experience in databases and programming, preferably in a research environment, is advantageous.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for any of these internship opportunities, please send an email to the addresses indicated in each advert. To view the detailed job advertisements, click on the “VIEW FULL ADVERT” button below. Ensure your application includes the following documents:

• A one-page cover letter specifying the internship you are applying for.
• A comprehensive CV detailing your qualifications and experience