lecturer in public health

3 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa University Of Fort Hare Full time R200 000 - R350 000 per year

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape

Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.

Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.

Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?

Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

POSITION: LECTURER-PUBLIC HEALTH (P8)

CONTRACT: PERMANENT

UFH Advert Reference No: [HS-78)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To support the strategy of renewal, the University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a dynamic, decisive, and knowledgeable person for the position of a Lecturer in Public Health in the Department of Nursing and Public Health. The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer are to strengthen the teaching and learning and research of the department.

Reporting directly to the Head of Department, the incumbent will be responsible for research in Public Health, research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, community engagement, administration and teaching public health modules. The candidate will also be expected to participate in curriculum designing, development and implementation, meeting the research publication requirements for a lecturer level academic rank, securing research grants, enhancing networking opportunities, mentorships programmes and collaborations and be involved in administrative departmental duties.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Teaching and Learning integrated Community Engagement
  • Post-graduate Research Supervision
  • Academic Programme Coordination

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A relevant Master's degree and registered for a Doctoral Degree.
  • At least one year of experience in higher education or a Qualification/courses in Higher Education teaching and learning
  • Postgraduate teaching experience in Public Health
  • Research publications, successful supervision or successful research grant funding

Added Advantages:

  • A relevant Doctoral Degree
  • Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
  • Evidence of postgraduate teaching and supervision experience
  • Evidence of accredited research publications
  • Evidence of successful fundraising for research
  • Evidence of participation in networking and collaboration in research and/or teaching
  • Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

Competencies:

  • Communication (Verbal & Written)
  • Interpersonal Conflict Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaborative working
  • Work Management
  • Academic Programmes and Quality Management
  • Academic Standards Formulation and Compliance
  • Cross-functional academic collaboration
  • Research and Innovation

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications, will be offered.

ENQUIRIES:

Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert.

Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:

  • A completed University of Fort Hare application form,

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae,

  • A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,

  • Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,

  • Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,

  • If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

  • Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

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