Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer and Head of Anatomical Pathology Division at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

Reporting to the Executive Head: Pathology, the incumbent's duties will include:

• Overall strategic leadership of the Division, giving expression to its vision of becoming a world- class centre for training, research and innovation in Anatomical Pathology;
• Fostering an inclusive and collegial environment that encourages a high level of performance, communication and teamwork;
• Operational, human resources and financial management of the Division, including cost centre management, facilities and resources management, as well as information management;
• Representing the Division within and external to the Faculty and the NHLS;
• Service delivery in support of Anatomical Pathology within the NHLS;
• Monitoring the quality of service delivery, teaching and training, and research;
• Participating in and managing independent research within a project or team context;
• Performing and supervising research in priority areas, and contributing to identifying priority research areas aligned with national and global imperatives;
• Contributing to the goals and functioning of the University and the NHLS;
• Expanding and strengthening collaboration with health services, communities and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Anatomical Pathology;
• Registration as a specialist with the HPCSA;
• Expertise and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision;
• Experience of successful postgraduate supervision (at least at Master's level);
• Experience in service delivery within Anatomical Pathology or related and relevant fields;
• Proven management and leadership experience in academic or related environments;
• Proven independent research experience with publications and related research outputs;
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• A Doctorate or advanced stage of completing a Doctorate (for appointment at Associate Professor level);
• Successful PhD supervision;
• Experience of interaction with service, teaching and/or professional bodies at national and international level;
• Success in securing grants.