Reporting to the Executive Head: Department of Global Health, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing overall strategic leadership of the Division with a vision of becoming a world-class centre for training, research and innovation in Public Health and Health Systems strengthening
• Fostering an inclusive and collegial environment encouraging high performance, communication and teamwork
• Managing operational, human resources and financial aspects of the Division
• Delivering services in support of health systems strengthening and policy through the Health Impact Assessment Unit and Health Service components
• Initiating and guiding collaborative research in priority areas
• Serving on University and external committees
• Expanding and strengthening social impact initiatives
• Developing, coordinating and evaluating undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes in public health, occupational medicine and health systems strengthening
• Promoting internal and external collaboration to advance health and development
• Contributing to grant writing to foster research projects

Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Global Health, Division of Health Systems and Public Health is seeking a senior academic leader. The University is an inclusive, innovative and future-focused institution committed to excellence in discovery and knowledge advancement. This position is on a joint establishment with the Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness, enabling strategic impact on health systems strengthening and public health policy in the region.