Lecturer: School of Health Systems and Public

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

  • Teaching Biostatistics and Epidemiology undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Division of Health Measurement Sciences;
  • Research supervision of BSc Honours/MSc/MPH students in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public Health, or Health Systems in the SHSPH;
  • Provide biostatistical consultations involving sample size calculation, sampling strategy, data collection and management, and statistical data analysis;
  • Formulating Biostatistician letters to accompany protocols submitted for ethics clearance;
  • Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) approved journals;
  • Updating course content and revising study guides;
  • Maintaining the electronic learning environment;
  • Strengthening Health Measurement Sciences research within the SHSPH as well as collaborative research within the Faculty and the University;
  • Developing partnerships with local and international biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and public health specialists for research development;
  • Participating in the SHSPH's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement;
  • Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • MSc in Statistics or Biostatistics or Applied Statistics or Epidemiology and Biostatistics or equivalent field;
  • Minimum 2 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals);
  • At least 1 year's teaching experience including tutoring.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Use of statistical software (Stata, R, SAS, SPSS, etc);
  • Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
  • Systematic reviews and metaanalysis skills;
  • Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Currently enrolled or completed a doctoral degree;
  • Current NRFrating;
  • Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation practice and/or teaching;
  • Some first author publications are recommended;
  • Biostatistics consultation experience;
  • Excellent teaching record as evidenced by student, peer or learning expert evaluations;
  • International experience and exposure.
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.

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Selfevaluation.

CLOSING DATE:
10 May 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._

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


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