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Academic Headship (5 years fixed term contract), Cardiology

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 7, 2017

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ACADEMIC HEADSHIP IN THE DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY AT DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE The Division of Cardiology invites suitably qualified Employees & Joint staff interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for the post of academic head of division. This post would be suitable for those with a commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, possess exceptional interpersonal skills, has the capacity for innovative and original thinking, has the ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising his/her own responsibilities and a commitment to working to deadlines calmly and efficiently.

Qualifications:

    A medical qualification appropriate for a professorial appointment, Research experience and possession of a PhD would be advantageous but are not essential, The applicant must have demonstrated well developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills. Must have the ability to manage change in the division. The candidate must be a fulltime employee within Wits Teaching platform (Current employees & Joint staff).

Duties:

    Strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. Monitor and report on the adequacy and appropriate standard of teaching. Monitor and report on the adequacy and appropriate standard of research throughput Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the department. Provide support to the Divisions that are part of the academic Department of Internal Medicine Work with Divisional heads to ensure sound financial and personnel management Encourage collaboration between departments working across the teaching platforms Set norms and standards for the maintenance of service delivery and quality outputs in the department. Further the mission and vision of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Internal Medicine.

The awarding of the title Professor/Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines.

Enquire: Prof M Lukhele 011 717 2036 or Email mkhululi.lukhele@wits.ac.za

Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown, 2193

To apply, submit a detailed CV with the names, address and contact numbers of three referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to:  Rose Mokgadi – Human Resources, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand

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