South Africa: Academic(Clinical)Head of Department Psychiatry and Mental Health-Health Science posted by Nelson Mandela University

CORECOMPETENCIES

• Possess expert knowledge, clinical and research skills in the relevant discipline.
• Possess extensive experience in facilitating learning and teaching
• Comprehensive managerial and leadership skills and competencies to head an academic Department
• Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict-management proficiency
• The ability to work under stress and maintain a good working relationship at all times.
• Have strong people management skills
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work in a team
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management, incl. disciplinary and grievance management procedures.
• Thorough understanding of financial management and resource allocation and optimization, including budgeting and expenditure control.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

POSTREQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree.

A qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline.

A PhD in the relevant discipline or related health discipline will be an advantage.

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner.                        

Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist or a recognized Medical Sub-specialty in the relevant discipline.

Experienceandskills

A minimum of 5 year’s clinical work experience as a Medical Specialist after registration; or meeting registerable requirements in that category with the HPCSA; or holding a recognized sub -specialty in the relevant field with evidence of  having managed a Clinical Unit or a Clinical Department.

A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in teaching and learning at university level, with evidence of teaching and  academic contributions in undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes.

Management

A minimum of 2 years managing a clinical unit or a clinical department in the relevant clinical discipline.

Research

Proven track record of research output, research supervision and publications

Validdriver’slicense.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Closing date: 19/10/ 2025

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements, and provide a comprehensive CV listing 3 referees, certified copies of their ID document, qualifications, valid HPCSA registration and Driver’s License.

Contact Person:

Mrs Shatira Bickoo

E-mail: *****@*****.co.za Tel: (***)***-****98