SANTHE Africa

10/06/2026

A reminder that applications for this call end on Monday next week!

A reminder that the call for collaborative grant applications closes mid June. There is still time to submit a winning proposal!
APPLY: https://bit.ly/SANTHEaward

05/06/2026

Congratulations, Khei, on this well-deserved honour. Your outstanding contributions to research, scientific leadership, and community engagement are making a real difference. We are proud to see a Scientific Leader recognised for her impact and dedication to advancing better health outcomes for people living with .

29/05/2026

There is now just one month left to submit your abstract for VISTA 2026. Researchers, clinicians & community leaders are invited to share work that contributes to equitable & impactful global health solutions before Friday, 26 June 2026.

Diagnostics are often the first step toward effective , treatment, and care, yet major gaps in access and remain across Africa.

Join the conversation at the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 20 September 2026.

We invite researchers to submit abstracts showcasing innovative approaches, implementation strategies, point-of-care solutions, and data-driven research that can help strengthen infectious disease across Africa.

Take a look at the abstract submission topics on our website!

⚠️ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Submit your abstract: https://amededu.co/43557VE

28/05/2026

Hearty congratulations to Thumbi Ndung'u Programme Director on being elected to the International AIDS Society Governing Council for Africa. This well-deserved recognition reflects your leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to advancing the response across the continent.

28/05/2026

A reminder that the call for collaborative grant applications closes mid June. There is still time to submit a winning proposal!
APPLY: https://bit.ly/SANTHEaward

25/05/2026

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AHRI1/POSTEDEPHDSANTHEAURORACAMEROUN

25/05/2026

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqp06ER4h4A
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/.africa/video/7617676240341749013
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eGPsLCl0nMYKLNG7jEZZW

22/05/2026

We were proud to co-host the Intensive HIV & Youth Course in Durban, South Africa this month (4–15 May 2026) alongside Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, and the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), RSA.

Bringing together 7 Canadian and 15 African students, the course created a dynamic space for learning, collaboration and critical discussion around HIV research and youth engagement.

Thank you to all the students, facilitators and partners who contributed to an inspiring and impactful two weeks of shared knowledge and global collaboration.

08/05/2026

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR ROLE
DURBAN, RSA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 MAY

We are looking for a Project Coordinator who to be based within the SANTHE Secretariat in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the administration and coordination of a community engagement project within SANTHE’s HIV Cure programme called SHARP. The specific project involves designing and implementing responsive dialogues on HIV cure and Analytical Treatment Interruption (ATI) clinical trials. These responsive dialogues will take place at several SANTHE sites in Africa (including Botswana, Cameroon, Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) and may be expanded to other sites in Africa.

The objective of the project is to increase awareness and understanding around HIV Cure and also learn from our communities to better understand their perspectives on all aspects of cure and clinical trials. We intend to work together with our communities to advance the HIV Cure agenda in Africa and co-create information sharing documents and other material that can ethically support scientific research in this crucial niche area. The candidate will be expected to play a key support role and assist coordination of the project across sites.

Brief overview of duties:

Prepare, submit, and track ethics applications and amendments in coordination with study sites.
Data management support of project activities and deliverables.
Develop and maintain a coordination plan across study sites.
elp set-up in-country meetings and workshops, providing events support, in partnership with local staff.
Support developing project material including presentations to stakeholders/team members and progress reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Social Science degree (Masters degree preferred).

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in research or project coordination
Computer Literacy
Experience in project coordination/management
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to document information accurately, methodically and pay attention to detail
Ability to work independently and show initiative.

More info: https://

ahri.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AHRI1/details/Project-Coordinator_JR100815

29/04/2026

POST-DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN RESEARCH
DURBAN, RSA
APPLY BY 3 MAY

The HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow (1-year fixed term contract - renewable) to be based at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in Durban.

HPP is a multidisciplinary research programme with over 15 years of expertise in HIV-1 immunopathogenesis. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and internationally recognised research environment working under the supervision of Dr Bongiwe Ndlovu and Prof Thumbi Ndung’u.

Research focus:
This position will contribute to cutting-edge work on HIV evolution and humoral immune responses, including:
Characterisation of HIV evolution and viral diversity
Interactions between HIV and broadly neutralising antibodies

Research aimed at informing HIV vaccine and immune-based cure strategies

Minimum requirements:
PhD in a biomedical field (awarded within the last 5 years)
Experience in virology, immunology, or molecular biology
First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals

Advantages include:
Tissue culture and postdoctoral experience
Strong scientific writing and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
Self-motivation and adaptability in a research-intensive environment

Applications should include:
A detailed CV (highlighting relevant experience against requirements) and contact details of three referees
Sent to: Dr Bongiwe Ndlovu – [email protected] cc: Mrs Tarryn Tomlinson – [email protected]
With reference: HPP/Postdoc Ndlovu/March 2026 in the subject line.

The selection process will commence in April 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Highly motivated researchers who are eager to contribute to impactful HIV research with global relevance should apply.