CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess expert knowledge, clinical and research skills in the relevant discipline.
• Possess extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching
• Comprehensive managerial and leadership skills and competencies to head an academic Department
• Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict-management proficiency
• The ability to work under stress and maintain a good working relationship at all times.
• Have strong people management skills
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a team
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management, incl. disciplinary and grievance management procedures.
• Thorough understanding of financial management and resource allocation and optimization, including budgeting and expenditure control.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

POSTREQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree.

A qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline,

A PhD in the relevant discipline or related health discipline will be an advantage

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner.                                                                                                             

Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline.

Experience and skills

A minimum of 5 year’s clinical work experience as a Medical Specialist after registration or meeting registerable

requirements in that category with the HPCSA or holding a recognized Sub -specialty in the relevant field                                                                                                             

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A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in teaching and learning at university level, with evidence of teaching and  academic contributions in undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes.

Management

A minimum of 2 years managing a clinical unit or a clinical department in the relevant clinical discipline.

Research

Proven track record of research output, research supervision and publications

Valid driver’s license.

APPLICANTINFORMATION

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements, and provide a  comprehensive CV, listing 3 referees, and certified copies of their ID document, qualifications, HPCSA registration and  Driver’s License.