Job Details
- Expires 15 July 1 days left to apply
- Reference number: ID 1007
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: June 24th
Background to Position
Deputy Head & Second Chair - Medicine
ID: 1007
Department: Faculty of Health Sciences
City: Cape Town
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN & THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT
DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE & SECOND CHAIR
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Faculty of Health Sciences’ vision is to be a centre of excellence in health sciences that is locally relevant and globally competitive. Established 112 years ago, the Faculty hosts the oldest medical school in sub-Saharan Africa, and the top-rated faculty of health Sciences on the African continent. The Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital is a large clinical and academic department which plays a leading role in medical education and research, and provides clinical services to the population of the Western Cape and, in the case of our highly specialised services, to patients throughout southern Africa.
The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health and Wellness of the Western Cape Government invite applications for this challenging and exciting permanent post of Deputy Head of Department of Medicine and Second Chair, within UCT’s world-leading faculty, for appointment as soon as possible.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Will provide leadership and actively participate in the clinical service, undergraduate and postgraduate education and training, and promote a multidisciplinary approach to Medicine.
- Will provide leadership, inspire innovation and change, and manage the staff, resources and performance of the Department of Medicine.
- Should have demonstrated leadership in the field of Medicine and have experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, education and training.
- Should have a good record of scholarship and research.
- Should have insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa.
- Should have an understanding of and commitment to the Primary Health Care approach to education and training, and have an outcomes based approach to the services provided.
- Will provide and demonstrate excellent leadership in attracting and developing students and staff.
- Will provide leadership with regard to issues of diversity, transformation and equity.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- A medical doctor registerable or registered with the HPCSA as a specialist or sub specialist in Medicine or its affiliated disciplines.
- A record of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching, training and research
- Knowledge of the health sector in South Africa and insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa
- Demonstrated ability as a manager for at least 5 years at senior level
- Appreciable record of scholarship and research
Advantages:
- Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa
- Track record of mentorship and educational engagement at UG and PG level
- PhD will be an advantage
- International reputation as a leader in their discipline
- Track record of teamwork and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Track record of attracting funding through clinical studies and research grants
- Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: Deputy Head & Second Chair - Medicine Job Details | University of Cape Town
This permanent post is on the establishment of the University of Cape Town under the Joint Agreement with the Western Cape Government.
The academic level of appointment will be made in alignment with the candidate’s current position, level of experience as well as the Faculty’s expectations for performance at each academic rank. The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is appropriate to Head of Clinical Department.
Application Requirement
To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.
Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
- Proof or professional registration
- Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.
- Highest qualification
- ID/Passport
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.
Any enquiries about the application process are to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405.
Closing date: 15 July 2025
WCG website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/health
Faculty website: https://health.uct.ac.za
Reference number: ID1007
UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.
