Johannesburg: Associate Professor Health (Director 3 Years Contract – Renewable)

Job Summary

Main purpose of the job: To lead the company, both internally and externally, including leading the development and delivery of the Health strategy This Director is responsible for managing the financial health through securing funding as well as overseeing the compliant and appropriate management of all financial matters The Director is also responsible for building influential stakeholder relationships, managing the governance and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, leading the staff and managing delivery Location: Wits School of Public Health, Parktown – Johannesburg Key performance areas: Develop and drive the strategy and direction for the Unit that maintains and grows its impact and relevance in the health economics, law and policy environment Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of researchers and scholars Develop and execute a visionary research agenda that addresses critical health economic and policy challenges Collaborate with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to influence health policy and practice Secure funding and manage resources to sustain and expand the Unit’s research initiatives Mentor the next generation of health economists and policy experts Required minimum education and training: PhD or MBBCH Degree or equivalent in Health Economic, Health Law or Public Health, or a related field with an associate professor qualification Required minimum work experience: 5 – 10 years’ experience working in a senior position in a research environment with areas on expertise in grant funding, stakeholder engagement, strategy development and implementation in a health research environment Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Outstanding academic record Skilled at networking and influencing stakeholders and thought leaders Confident and competent at engaging with the media Experienced in working and directing multidisciplinary teams Practical experience in conducting health research using qualitative and/or quantitative designs Resilient and energetic Systematic and quality focused Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental Good administrative skills Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team Assertive and confident Collaborative and adaptable Able to lead and manage compliance across the organization Experienced in development, maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures Experience in teaching and supervision TO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

Associate Professor Health (Director 3 Years Contract – Renewable) position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-10-11 in the Management Exec Consulting category

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