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Call for Applications Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Migration and Health Systems The Forced Migration Studies Programme (FMSP) at the University of the Witwatersrand is Southern Africa’s leading centre for academic research and teaching on migration, aid, and social transformation. Since its foundation in 1998, it has become a key reference point for academics, service providers, and policy makers. Its staff and associates conduct innovative, empirically grounded research and training on migration and humanitarianism in the African context together with select post-graduate students from across the continent and beyond. Job Description Migration is often posited as a vector in the spread of disabling disease and the exclusion of migrants from health services negatively affects the health status of all. Health seeking behaviour may also encourage migration as people seek the medical services or social support needed to address their health needs. Despite an increasingly mobile population, Africa’s institutional capacity to address migration issues in the context of broader development priorities--including access to health--remains underdeveloped. The Forced Migration Studies Programme (FMSP) at the University of the Witwatersrand is seeking applications for a one-year renewable post-doctoral fellowship that will contribute to a better understanding and analysis of a number of issues related to the institutional requirements for addressing the health challenges of human mobility. This position will be part of three-year project to monitor international migrants’ access to health services in South Africa, to make recommendations to reduce obstacles facing migrants and to improve service delivery mechanisms. The applicant is also encouraged to consider comparative research outside of South Africa. In addition to research and publications, the successful candidate will be expected to co-teach at least one, intense short course on migration and health and to supervise Masters and PhD level students. Qualifications Successful applicants will have a doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health or a related social science discipline including Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology. Past research should include a strong focus on health, public administration, and migration. Preference will be given to African scholars and those with experience working in sub-Saharan Africa. Fluency in English is required while working knowledge in French, Swahili, Portuguese or another major African language will be an advantage. Application Process Applications should include: - A full CV listing publications, qualifications, and grants earned; - A proposal for research to be conducted while affiliated with the FMSP; - Certified transcripts from your most recent degree; - A writing sample of no more than 10 000 words; - Sealed letters from three professional referees (these should be included in the application); Applications sent by post should be sent to: Forced Migration Studies Programme Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences Private Bag X3 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Wits 2050 South Africa Applications sent by courier or hand delivered should be directed to: Forced Migration Studies Programme Graduate School for the Humanities South West Engineering Building, Ground Floor East Campus University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Enquires may be directed to: [log in to unmask] Applications are due 15 May 2007. The candidate is expected to begin work between July 2007 and early 2008. More information on the FMSP is available at: http://migration.wits.ac.za ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: The material contained in this communication comes to you from the Forced Migration Discussion List which is moderated by the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC), University of Oxford. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the RSC or the University. If you re-print, copy, archive or re-post this message please retain this disclaimer. Quotations or extracts should include attribution to the original sources. List archives are available at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/forced-migration.html