Brief Posting Description<\/p>\n
\tThe Division of Neurology in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health invites suitably qualified Joint staff, interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for this Academic Headship.
\n\tThis position would be suitable for those with a commitment to academic excellence and educational leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment, exceptional interpersonal skills, capacity for innovative and original thinking, ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising his\/her own responsibilities and a commitment to working to deadlines calmly and efficiently.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tA medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA as a specialist
\n\tThe candidate must be a sub-specialist in Paediatric Neurology and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current Joint staff).
\n\tAt least 5 years’ experience as a Paediatric sub specialist in Neurology,
\n\tAt least 5 years\u2019 experience at mid-management level,
\n\tAppropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.
\n\tThe applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.
\n\tMust have the ability to manage change in the division.
\n\tManagement experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,
\n\tBe at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 5 year period.<\/p>\n
Duties:<\/p>\n
\tLead and manage the discipline across all training facilities,
\n\tFormulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,
\n\tStrengthen research in the division,
\n\tProvide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under \u2013 and postgraduate,
\n\tSet teaching, training and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,
\n\tFormulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,
\n\tBenchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to approve,
\n\tCollaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,
\n\tEstablish and maintain academic excellence,
\n\tPromote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division,
\n\tMentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,
\n\tProvide support to the divisions that are part of the department,
\n\tWork with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,
\n\tEncourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,
\n\tChairs academic meetings in the division,
\n\tAttend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,
\n\tParticipate in Faculty Board meetings,
\n\tContribute to the leadership of cluster C by participating in the management structures,
\n\tThe awarding of the title Professor\/Associate Professor\/Adjunct Professor will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, research and other academic criteria as determined by the faculty guidelines and approval at Staffing & Promotions when applied for. Click here for the Promotion Criteria.pdf<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 20 October 2025<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
www.wits.ac.za<\/p>\n
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