Lecturer (One Post) - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH)

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

• Lecturing and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Supervising postgraduate students at master’s level;
• Collaborating with scientists working on vector aspects of mosquito-borne diseases, with a primary focus on malaria vectors;
• Preparing and submitting funding proposals;
• Representing the University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC) on malaria vector aspects at national and international symposia and congresses, and national bodies or committees;
• Managing the UP ISMC’s Insectaries and product testing enterprise.

• Master’s in Zoology or relevant field;
• Minimum 2 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals - some first author);
• Experience in the field of mosquito vector surveillance and habitat identification;
• Some malaria knowledge and understanding;
• Field work experience;
• Experience with obtaining and managing funding;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Vector control techniques;
• Collecting of specimens;
• Knowledge of local vector species;
• Good computational skills (Office, Excel);
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good communication skills (English language competencies: writing and verbal);
• Leadership capabilities;
• Detail oriented;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills.

• PhD in Entomology, Public Health, Epidemiology or relevant field;
• Experience or qualification in medical entomology;
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students;
• Some administrational and operational experience;
• Experience of working in / managing an insectary;
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and modelling;
• Experience working in an insectary;
• Experience in conducting WHO standard assays;
• At least 5 years’ research experience;
• At least 1 year’s teaching experience;
• Driver’s license.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za

• A comprehensive CV; (UP Academic Format)
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

ENQUIRIES: Ms LN Sijako, Tel: (012) 356 3246 Email: Lucretia.sijako@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof C de Jager, Tel: (012) 356 2191 for enquiries relating to the post content.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.