Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor/Professor an Deputy Dean: Stakeholder Relations at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible, among others, for the following duties:

• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with the Faculty’s and University’s strategic plans;
• Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including:
• the National Department of Health, Gauteng and Mpumalanga Health Departments, Academic and training Hospitals, the City of Tshwane, the National Health Laboratory Service, the   Health Professions Council of South Africa, the private health sector, health professions associations, donors, alumni and non-governmental organisations and industry partners.
• Monitoring stakeholder agreements for compliance, reporting, and renewal timelines;
• Facilitating formal partnerships through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and other agreements;
• Identifying opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic alliances;
• Ensuring that partnership agreements align with institutional policies and academic standards;
• Advocating for the Faculty’s academic and strategic interests at provincial and national levels;
• Working closely with the Dean and other Deputy Deans to ensure stakeholder activities support teaching, research, and community engagement;
• Overseeing community engagement initiatives and public health outreach programmes;
• Promoting the Faculty’s involvement in addressing public health challenges;
• Contributing to societal dialogue on health matters through expert commentary and participation in policy development;
• Promoting transformation, equity, and inclusivity in stakeholder engagement practices;
• Supporting fundraising and grant acquisition through stakeholder relationships;
• Supporting students and staff involvement in community-based education and research;
• Representing the Faculty in external forums, advisory boards and stakeholder meetings.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy for the Faculty of Health Sciences, aimed at strengthening relationships with graduates, enhancing their connection to the Faculty, and leveraging alumni networks to support strategic priorities such as student mentorship, fundraising, public health initiatives, and professional collaboration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A doctorate in a health science field or a specialist qualification in Medicine or Dentistry;
• Requisite qualifications and experience for appointment as an associate or adjunct professor or full professor at the University of Pretoria, the assessment of which is based on several factors, including teaching, research and postgraduate supervision, community engagement, academic administration and academic citizenship;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the following:academic management experience in a higher education institution;
• proven experience in stakeholder engagement/management, including partnerships with government, industry, NGOs, alumni, and other academic institutions;
• managing or contributing to community outreach programmes or public sector partnerships, particularly in health, education, or social justice sectors;
• Proven knowledge of the health sector environment and applicable regulatory statutes.
• A sustained record of research and publications in accredited journals;
• Proven leadership experience in inter-faculty undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Proven extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision;
• Proven experience in fundraising.