ACADEMIC HEAD OF DIVISION_INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health invites suitably qualified Joint staff, interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for this Academic Headship. This position would be suitable for those with a commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, exceptional interpersonal skills, capacity for innovative and original thinking, ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising his / her own responsibilities and a commitment to working to deadlines calmly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
• The candidate must be a sub-specialist in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
• At least 5 years' experience as a Paediatric sub specialist in Infectious Diseases
• At least 5 years’ experience at mid-management level
• Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential; a PhD would be advantageous.
• The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed communication, organisational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Must have the ability to manage change in the division.
• Management experience in 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 within a 5 year period.

Duties

Closing date : 7 November 2025

For further information, please contact Professor Coovadia : Email (not provided)

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