RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsibility for managing much of the current SAAVI scientific/clinical/other business - Coordinating medium to long-term strategic components, such as potential downstream manufacturing of a final vaccine coordinating SAAVI fund allocations, SAAVI conferences - Planning and coordinating of large clinical trials assisting the management of patents and contracts. - Political lobbying, national and regional policy development. - Maintaining and strengthening corporate contacts. - Negotiating with a wide spectrum of research, government. REQUIREMENTS: - Must be active in the research and/or management of HIV/AIDS - Experience in the area of HIV vaccines for other vaccines - Able to travel extensively when required - Self-motivated and able to work under significant pressure of deadlines - Registered medical specialist in a relevant specialty or has a PhD with practical laboratory experience in HIV vaccine virology and/or immunology. A competitive remuneration package and a pleasant working environment are offered. The MRC subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and the embracing of diversity. Closing date: 12 July 2002. Please submit a detailed CV to: Elsie Venter or Glenda Schroeder Human Resources Directorate, MRC PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7505 Fax +27 21 938-0829. E-mail can be sent to: glenda.schroeder@mrc.ac.za