NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS) - PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HEAD OF DIVISION: CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY

 
The criteria for appointment 
Basic criteria: 
 MMed/FC Path in Chemical Pathology, or PhD highly relevant to the discipline of Chemical Pathology in the division at UCT 
 Minimum seven (7) years post-specialization, or or minimum of four (4) years at a senior academic management level post-qualification of PhD 
 Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist Pathologist (Chemical Pathology) or an appropriate medical scientist category 
 
In addition, evidence according to the following criteria will be carefully assessed and measured for the applicant's professional and academic standing in 4 key areas: 
1. Leadership and management 
 Experience in managing an academic department in a university environment 
 Excellent skills in leadership, and innovation 
 Effective interaction with various stakeholders, and managers, at a national level 
 Excellent interpersonal skills 
2. Research & Development 
As demonstrated by: 
 International peer-reviewed publications 
 Invited presentations at national and international scientific meetings 
 National and international collaborations 
 External fund raising 
3. Teaching & Training 
 Teaching of basic or clinical medical science from undergraduate to postgraduate, specialist and PhD levels at a tertiary academic institution 
4. Clinical & Social Responsiveness 
 Experience in managing a clinical diagnostic laboratory 
 Evidence of social responsiveness with a national impact 
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading the Division of Chemical Pathology, according to the above-mentioned 4 pillars, by:
 Leading, managing and growing a complex, clinical and academic division (UCT and NHLS) 
 Developing a sustainable programme of research, as well as nurturing and developing the research careers of others within the Division of Chemical Pathology. This will include the acquisition of research funding, appropriate planning, and mentorship. 
 Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Chemical Pathology programmes in the Faculty. Undergraduate teaching includes medical students (MBChB programme). Post-graduate teaching includes the supervision of registrars undergoing specialist training for the FCPath and M.Med. degree in Chemical Pathology and Clinical Pathology, as well as the supervision of Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students, Intern Medical Scientists, and Postdoctoral Fellows. 
 Leading the division’s clinical and social responsiveness, such as the provision of diagnostic services offered by the Division of Chemical Pathology’s various laboratories at Groote Schuur Hospital, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, University of Cape Town, in accordance with agreements between UCT and NHLS. 
 The Head of Division should be aware of the Division’s current strengths and will be expected to create an inclusive environment and to promote capacity development enabling transformation in the four key areas above. 
 
 

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The successful candidate will be expected to be available to be Head of the Department of Pathology on a rotating basis. 
 
Appointment will be made at the level of Professor or Associate Professor in alignment with the candidate’s standing as well as the Faculty’s expectations for performance at each academic rank. 
 
The position is full-time on the establishment of the University of Cape Town, under the auspices of, and in terms of the agreements between, the University of Cape Town and the NHLS. 
 
The annual remuneration package is negotiable and includes competitive benefits. 
 
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Professor and Head of Department of Pathology, Komala Pillay, at komala.pillay@uct.ac.za. 
 
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Tracy Moore at recruitment05@uct.ac.za
- UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc) 
- Motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the 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. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo assessments. 
 
Telephone: 021 650 5405 
Website: www.health.uct.ac.za  
Reference number: E230165
 
Closing date: 2 April 2023 
 
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. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf
 
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.