UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide.
Situated on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions, the only African university to have...
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A PhD or doctoral level equivalent in Public Health or Social Sciences (including Organisational, Policy or Development Studies)
At least 3 years independent, post-graduate education experience, including experience of support for leadership development training and of student supervision and mentoring
At least 3 years of research experience relevant to health policy and systems research in South Africa or other low- and middle-income country
Demonstrated understanding of a ‘systems lens’ and its application in health-related education or research
Evidence of a track record of peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated ability to work in teaching and research teams, including interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work on multiple activities at one time and meet deadlines while producing high quality work
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Strong presentation skills
Advanced computer literacy
Advantages:
Previous personal experience of management and leadership
Experience as a collaborator or co-investigator on research grants
Responsibilities:
Support for organisational and educational activities within the post graduate Diploma in Health Leadership, including student support
Support for initiating, implementing and evaluating workplace-based leadership development models, in collaboration with health system and other partners
Supporting curriculum development for a new MPH course in health leadership, and convening this course once approved
Supporting other MPH courses within the Health Systems track
Supporting the development of a programme of research and evaluation around health system leadership within the Divisional portfolio, including proposal writing and budget management
Supervision of Masters students’ minor dissertation projects
PhD co-supervision
Working collaboratively with other staff within the Health Policy and Systems Division
Wider collaboration within the School of Public Health, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and University more generally, around health system leadership and other Health Policy and Systems issues
Collaboration with a range of health system actors as relevant to the HPS Division’s broader educational and research programmes of research work
Engagement and collaboration with national and international research partners
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