academic head of division_ neurosurgery

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Wits University Full time

Brief Description

Qualifications: A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist The candidate must be a specialist in Neurosurgery and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff). At least 5 years' experience as a Neurosurgeon, At least 5 years' experience at mid-management level, Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous. The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills. Must have the ability to manage change in the division. Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement, Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor, or qualify to be awarded the academic title, although other Neurosurgeons, meeting all the above criteria may apply as well. Duties: Lead and manage the discipline across all training facilities, Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision, Strengthen research in the division, Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under – and postgraduate, Set teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff, Formulates assessment tools for all academic programs, Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve, Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs, Establish and maintain academic excellence, Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division, Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university, Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department, Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management, Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms, Chairs academic meetings in the division, Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities, Participate in Faculty Board meetings, Contribute to the leadership of the cluster by participating in the management structures, The awarding of the title Professor/Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines and approval at Staffing & Promotions when applied for. Closing Date: 28 June 2024 For further information, please contact Professor Ouma: Email Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional Details

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