Nelson Mandela university is a dynamic African university offering an innovative Health Sciences Education model aimed at addressing South African healthcare and has established the country’s tenth medical school on its Missionvale Campus. The Medical Programme offers a community embedded, primary healthcare training approach that is focused on producing high quality, collaborative and innovative medical doctors. The University is seeking healthcare professionals who embrace this kind of teaching and the values of Nelson Mandela, who are committed to living his legacy in creating a more equal and just society for all. This will be a joint appointment with the Eastern Cape Department of Health with academic and clinical responsibilities.Key performance areas:Strategy development and execution for the DepartmentAcademic, clinical, and administrative leadership of the DepartmentLead curriculum and programme development for the discipline in collaboration with the medical education unit and contribute to the core functions of the university through serving on faculty and university structures as delegated by the Executive DeanLead research, including research supervision and community engagement in the DepartmentPromote and undertake teaching and training across all levels of students or junior colleagues (undergraduate medical students, medical interns, medical officers, and postgraduate students) including coordination, assessments, etc.Participate in interprofessional education and collaboration pertaining to the health personnel and allied health disciplinesManage human resources in the Department and ensure optimal level of skills and competencies of all staff, including sessional medical practitioners, within the DepartmentManage the financial, physical, and other resources in the DepartmentManage the marketing, liaison, and engagement of the DepartmentManage the academic administrative functions within the Department in collaboration with Academic AdministrationEnhance mission and vision of the Faculty and University and ensure transformation initiatives are metContribute to strengthening of the clinical health services platform, with a focus on regional and national health challenges.Core competencies:Expert knowledge, clinical and research skills in the relevant disciplineExtensive experience in facilitating learning and teachingComprehensive managerial and leadership skills and competencies to head an academic DepartmentProblem-solving, decision making and conflict-management proficienciesThe ability to work under stress and always maintain a good working relationshipStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a teamSound knowledge of human resource management, including disciplinary and grievance management proceduresThorough understanding of financial management and resource allocation and optimisation, including budgeting and expenditure controlMinimum Requirements:MBChB degreeA qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognised Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant disciplineA PhD in the relevant discipline or related health discipline will be an advantageRegistered with the HPCSA as an Independent PractitionerProof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognised Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant disciplineA minimum of five (5) years’ clinical work experience as a Medical Specialist after registration in that category with the HPCSA or holding a recognised sub-specialty in the relevant field, with evidence of having managed a clinical unit or a clinical departmentA minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in teaching and learning at university level, with evidence of teaching and academic contributions in undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmesA minimum of two (2) years’ managing a clinical unit or a clinical department in the relevant clinical disciplineProven track record of research output and publicationsApplicant information: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, completed new Z83 form listing three (3) referees, and certified copies of their Identity Document, qualifications, HPCSA registration and driver’s licence.Contact Person: Ms Timna Somana, e-mail: timna.somana@mandela.ac.za, tel: +27 41 504 1998To apply please visit our website: https://vacancies.mandela.ac.za/Closing date for all applications: 29 March 2024Nelson Mandela University reserves the right to not make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into advertised posts, preference will be in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University’s Employment Equity Plan.
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