Professor and HOD at University of Cape Town

Requirements:
• A qualified specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• For both categories above, at least 5 years’ experience post specialisation is mandatory.
• A qualification that is registerable or registered with the HPCSA as a medical specialist.
• A recognised leader in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a record of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching and training, research, and advocacy.
• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa.
• Evidence of research productivity through publications and raising research grants
• Fluency in English
Advantages:
• Subspecialist in one of the subspecialities including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine,
Urogynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology
• Outstanding reputation as a leader in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or one of its sub specialist disciplines.
• A personal record of having attracted funding through clinical studies and research grants.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork.
• A doctoral qualification (PhD).
• NRF rating
• History of social responsiveness and commitment to Transformation
• Ability to communicate in languages other than English
• Membership of professional societies relevant to Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• A leadership agenda that provides evidence of Transformative practices
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership in a large and complex Department and manage its staff, resources and performance, inspiring innovation, and growth.
• Provide leadership in addressing issues of diversity, transformation, inclusivity, and equity, attracting, and developing students and staff of high quality.
• Will be expected to be an active clinician, participating in training at the bedside, clinics, and the surgical services
• Work closely with hospital management, including clinical governance and the implementation of evidencebased interventions
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
• Demonstrate social responsiveness through outreach, policy, health systems development and engagement with other stakeholders including government and civil society organisations. 
This permanent post is on the establishment of the University of Cape Town under the Joint Agreement with the
Western Cape Government.
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is appropriate to the academic and clinical level of Head of
Clinical Department.
Enquiries about this post should be directed to the Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences Associate Professor Lionel
Green-Thompson at [email protected].
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Vathiswa Mbangi at
[email protected]
- UCT Application Form (download at
- Motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of this position, and
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
WCG website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/health
Faculty website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za
Department Website: Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Faculty of Health Sciences (uct.ac.za)
Reference number: E210442
Closing date: 20 January 2022
UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment
Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity