Head of Department: Department of Neurosciences (AC.06.3) at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Minimum Requirements:

• Registration as a specialist in one of the following disciplines: ENT, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology.
• Proven research experience (a PhD is highly advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the relevant clinical field and substantial exposure to university-level administration at a senior level.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of managing academic teams effectively.
• Strong academic and professional profile with the ability to inspire respect within the department.
• Eligibility for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Adjunct Professor at the University.
• The position is offered as a fixed-term appointment of 5 years, renewable based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research within the department.
• Drive students’ success by enhancing throughput rates and research output.
• Ensure high standards of teaching quality and curriculum delivery (for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs).
• Foster a culture of staff development, supporting the mission and vision of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration across the academic and clinical teaching platform.
• Oversee staff performance management and assessments.
• Continuously work towards improving the quality and output of departmental activities.
• Align and implement the strategic objectives of the University, School, and associated clinical training platforms (Hospitals)