Deputy Head & Second Chair – Medicine needed at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

• A medical doctor registerable or registered with the HPCSA as a specialist or sub specialist in Medicine or its affiliated disciplines.
• A record of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching, training and research
• Knowledge of the health sector in South Africa and insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa
• Demonstrated ability as a manager for at least 5 years at senior level
• Appreciable record of scholarship and research

Advantages:

• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa
• Track record of mentorship and educational engagement at UG and PG level
• PhD will be an advantage
• International reputation as a leader in their discipline
• Track record of teamwork and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of attracting funding through clinical studies and research grants
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues

Responsibilities:

• Will provide leadership and actively participate in the clinical service, undergraduate and postgraduate education and training, and promote a multidisciplinary approach to Medicine.
• Will provide leadership, inspire innovation and change, and manage the staff, resources and performance of the Department of Medicine.
• Should have demonstrated leadership in the field of Medicine, and have experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, education and training.
• Should have a good record of scholarship and research.  
• Should have insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa.
• Should have an understanding of and committment to the Primary Health Care approach to education and training, and have an outcomes based approach to the services provided.
• Will provide and demonstrate excellent leadership in attracting and developing students and staff.
• Will provide leadership with regard to issues of diversity, transformation and equity.