Academic Clinical Head of Department Surgery

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

Nelson Mandela university is a dynamic African university offering an innovative Health Sciences Education model aimed at addressing South African healthcare and has established the countrys 10th medical school on its Missionvale Campus.

The Medical Programme offers a community embedded primary health-care training approach that is focused on producing high quality collaborative and innovative medical doctors. The University is seeking healthcare professionals who embrace this kind of teaching and the values of Nelson Mandela who are committed to living his legacy in creating a more equal and just society for all.

This will be a joint appointment with the Eastern Cape Department of Health with academic and clinical responsibilities .

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Strategy development and execution for the Department.
• Academic clinical and administrative leadership of the Department.

Lead curriculum and program development for the discipline in collaboration with the medical education unit and contribute to the core functions of the university through serving on faculty and university structures as delegated by the executive dean.

Promoting and undertaking teaching and training across all levels of students or junior colleagues (undergraduate medical students medical interns medical officers and postgraduate students) including coordination assessments etc.

Participate in interprofessional education and collaboration pertaining to the health personnel and allied health disciplines.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite including Outlook PowerPoint Excel etc.)

POST REQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree.

A qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline.

A PhD in the relevant discipline or related health discipline will be an advantage.

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner.

Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline.

Experience and skills

A minimum of 5 years clinical work experience as a Medical Specialist after registration; or meeting registerable requirements in that category with the HPCSA; or holding a recognized sub -specialty in the relevant field with evidence of having managed a Clinical Unit or a Clinical Department.

A minimum of 2 years work experience in teaching and learning at university level with evidence of teaching and academic contributions in undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes.

Management

A minimum of 2 years managing a clinical unit or a clinical department in the relevant clinical discipline.

Research

Proven track record of research output research supervision and publications

Valid drivers license.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Closing date : 19 / 10 / 2025

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements and provide a comprehensive CV listing 3 referees certified copies of their ID document qualifications valid HPCSA registration and Drivers License.

Contact Person : Mrs Shatira Bickoo

E-mail : Tel :

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1