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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH

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.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Undertaking teaching, learning, and research responsibilities, encompassing the development, coordinating, and presenting of Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Research Methodology at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels;
• Participating actively in teaching core modules offered by the School, ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students;
• Providing dedicated supervision for MPH, MSc, and MMed students within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), with a particular emphasis on projects employing quantitative research methodologies;
• Fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and rigorous scholarly inquiry;
• Strengthening the school’s research portfolio in health systems and health services research, engaging in collaborative research initiatives within the faculty and across the University, as well as with local and international public health scientists;
• Securing research grants/funding to support research and postgraduate students;
• Enhancing the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ensuring alignment with current public health challenges and innovations;
• Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership within the SHSPH, contributing to the school’s vision and mission;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader in the areas of health policy and health systems management;
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with local and international public health experts and institutions to advance research, teaching, and community engagement.

• FCPHM (SA) and MMed (Public Health Medicine) or equivalent;
• Registration with the HPCSA as a public health medicine specialist;
• Minimum 3 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals);
• Conference papers delivered;
• At least 2 postgraduate students supervised to completion at Masters level;
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience;
• Course/block coordinator or equivalent;
• Some evidence of curriculum development/innovation.

• Ability to engage in teaching and learning at a higher education level;
• Ability to initiate and supervise research at postgraduate level;
• Ability to initiate a research project;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Detail-oriented;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills;
• Strong analytical skills.

• Completed PhD or registered for PhD;
• Experience with online/blended learning;
• Experience in health policy development;
• Involvement in strategic and operational planning within the health services;
• Experience with implementation science research.

The all-inclusive remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy and Occupation Specific Dispensation salary guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZU Health medical aid schemes.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

• A comprehensive UP format CV;
• 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);
• Teaching Portfolio;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 05 March 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Ms LN Sijako, Tel: (012) 356 3246 Email: lucretia.sijako@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof J Shirinde, Tel: (012) 356 3281 Email: joyce.shirinde@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

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.