Academic Head: School of Pathology (contract appointment: 5 years) at University of the Free State

Description

The post of Head: School of Pathology will be on a part time basis and candidates must be on the joint staff establishment of the UFS / NHLS within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accept full-time responsibility under the leadership of the Dean as a member of the faculty management structure (in consultation with the relevant academic departments and academic leadership and management) for the School's academic programmes and research, as well as the service delivery that is unique to the School.
• Establish and maintain the required infrastructure and decision-making structure; responsible for the overarching applicable support functions at the Faculty/University in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities regarding the optimal utilisation of service platforms, academic hospitals and the private sector for the school’s academic programmes, research and community service in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.
• Actively participate in the management of the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean.
• Lead the strengthening of research, scholarship, reconciliation and social justice as critical foci within the school.
• Further innovation in Teaching and Learning (including technology) that the School is known for.
• Take a leadership role in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Vice-Dean in national and regional clinical medicine and health care affairs in the interest of the School and its wider community.
• Manage the strategic and day-to-day affairs of the School of Pathology within the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean - apply sound leadership and managerial skills.

Inherent requirements:

• Proven academic and research stature and expertise in an academic environment. 
• Applicants must already be appointed on the level of a senior lecturer or higher within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology
• A dynamic status as set out in the UFS Academic Appointment and Promotion Policy, and appointability at the academic status level as required for the post.

Recommendations:

• Management experience in an academic and/or clinic service department in the faculty and/or academic hospital.
• Experience    in interaction with professional health councils, professional bodies/management bodies in the public and corporate health environments. 
• Must be prepared to continue to render professional services as per current NHLS appointment.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results orientated:

•     The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•     The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• Thinks critically and creatively and can work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.

Business acumen:

•     The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•     Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills along with strengths in delivering results on time in support of discovery/development programs.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. 
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Salary:
The allowance is available on request.