by Kegorapetse | Apr 6, 2021 | Accolades and Achievements
SMU is pleased to announce that Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf has recently been appointed by the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) to serve as a member of its Scientific and Research Technical Task Team. The task team focuses on ensuring that healthcare services are compliant with relevant regulations and standards so that patients in both the public and private sectors are protected.
Prof Ayo-Yusuf has also been elected the Deputy Chair of the Health standing committee of the prestigious Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAF).
Prof Ayo-Yusuf is the DVC responsible for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation at SMU.
by Kegorapetse | Apr 6, 2021 | Research, SMU Media
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES 2018
HWSETA Postgraduate Bursary Programme 2018
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training (HWSETA), invite applications from employed and unemployed (full-time) South African students pursuing Honours, Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral studies at South African universities.
While other areas of study within the Health and Social Development will be considered, preference will be given to research proposals that fall within the following areas:
- Disability; youth-child-elderly and mental health care;
- Infant Mortality; ethical and legal issues in health and welfare;
- Epidemiology and clinical leadership;
- Demography and population studies;
- Environmental health and Occupational safety;
- Primary Health Care; Information, Communications and Technology in the health sector;
- Health Economics and Labour Market studies;
- Contemporary social development issues including governance and capacity building in the non-governmental sector;
- Integration of African indigenous medicine into the mainstream health care services.
Honours students undertaking programmes which will lead to professional registration and licensing will also be considered; i.e. various streams within Psychology, Nursing Education and other Clinical Programmes. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application process: Interested students must complete an HWSETA bursary application form (attached) and submit it no later than 27 July 2018. The application must include a proof of registration, draft research proposal, letter of motivation (1 page), required proposed budget (itemized) to complete the research project and a clear certified South African Identify Document.
Download: HWSETA_Bursary-Application-Form_2018
by Kegorapetse | Mar 29, 2021 | Research
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established university providing holistic Health Sciences Education, and is situated at Ga-Rankuwa. One of SMU strategic goal focuses on “Building a foundation of excellence in research, teaching and learning and community engagement”
SMU is inviting postdoctoral fellowship positions in the following schools:
School of Health Care Sciences – HIV/AIDS and older persons, decolonization and Mental Health
School of Pharmacy – Public health aspects of vaccinology, including antimicrobial stewardship
School of Science and Technology – Biochemistry (Medicinal Plants / phytochemistry) and Physics (Condensed Matter Physics: Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization).
School of Medicine – Microbiology (immunology)
The incumbents will be responsible to conduct research on an approved research niche under the supervision of an Established Researcher. Required to publish the research findings and assist in supervising and mentoring of postgraduate research. Incumbents will report to the Head of Department (HOD) and the Principal Investigator (PI): and must meet the following requirements listed below.
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen/ permanent South African residency, strong publication track record and experienced in postgraduates supervision
- Duration of the postdoctoral award is 2 years
To apply, please send an application letter, full curriculum vitae with a list of publications, certified copy of ID/ passport and a two-page summary of research interest to research.admin@smu.ac.za. Closing date: 30th April 2021, late applications will not be considered.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. The University reserves the right not to make an award or make fewer awards.
by Kegorapetse | Mar 26, 2021 | All News, Student Media
REMINDER: CLOSING DATES
Please note that Friday, 23 April 2021 is the closing date for the following:
1. Cancellation of courses and/or modules.
2. Changing of courses and/or modules.
3. Application for exemption from attending a course or module.
4. Submission of applications for exemption from courses passed at other universities.
5. Application for interruption of studies for the 2021 academic year.
6. Submission of all combined reports from (internal & external) examiners for students eligible for the June graduation ceremony.
7. Late registration for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
8. Confirmation to write May/June examinations by postgraduate students.
Issued by
Office of the Registrar
26 March 2021
Download: Notice-to-students-closing-dates-2021
by Kegorapetse | Mar 25, 2021 | SMU Media, Student Adverts, Student Media
The incumbents will be responsible to assist with the administration of the corporate store, marketing and communication projects through the office of the Director and must meet the following requirements, competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas:
REQUIREMENTS
Student must be registered for BSc. (Proof of registration must be attached and Academic transcript)
Must be registered for one or two modules or postgraduate studies
Graphic Designing (will be an advantage)
Not working in other SMU departments
Certified ID copy / passport
1 page CV
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
COMPETENCIES
Must be able to work independently without supervision
Must demonstrate knowledge of university systems and processes
Must be available at all times and be willing to work unusual times
For more details, please follow the link below:
Marketing-and-Communication-Student-Assistants-2021-final-March-25
