DEAN: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Location: Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

The University of Fort Hare is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates for a Dean of Health Sciences position on a five-year fixed-term contract, in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Minimum Requirements:
An appropriate Doctoral degree, together with a minimum of 7 years' experience in higher education, of which at least 5 years comprise senior academic management and administration experience. Your research standing will complement your application, as will your eligibility to be appointed as either an Associate Professor or, more ideally, a Professor.

Responsibilities:

• Accountability over academic, research and administrative management of the Faculty.
• Programme innovation, compliance and financial viability set in terms of internal and national regulatory frameworks (CHE, SAQA, professional bodies, DHET, PQM or similar).
• Enhancing research activities, funding and outputs.
• Facilitating community engagements.
• Serving on various committees, including Senate.
• Governance and compliance with institutional rules, policies and procedures.
• Budgeting and financial disbursements, fundraising and sustainability.
• Alignment with the University's Strategic Plan.
• Optimal provision and deployment of talent within the Faculty, including overseeing staffing matters, namely, development, performance appraisals and disciplinary matters.
• Provision of timely strategic, operational and other plans; perform ad hoc duties as requested by either the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor.

Closing Date: 21 November 2024.

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to send an email to [email protected]

Applications must be accompanied by:

• A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position.
• A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form.
• Copies of the applicants’ qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
• Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

For more information please contact:

Fungai Matumba