FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH ( SHSPH) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN EPIDEMIOLOGY ( One Post ) Teaching Epidemiology undergraduate and postgraduate modules for the Division of Health Measurement Sciences, SHSPH; Supervision of PHD/MSc/MPH/BSC Honours students in the fields of Epidemiology or Public Health or Health Systems in the SHSPH; Publish in Department of Higher Education and Training ( DHET) approved journals; Apply and secure research grants for national and international projects; Updating course content and revising study guides for modules related to epidemiology; Developing and/or maintaining the electronic learning environment; Strengthening Health Measurement Sciences research with the SHSPH and it affiliated research centres and institutes, as well as collaborative transdisciplinary research with other disciplines within the Faculty and the University. Developing partnerships with local and international epidemiologists, biostatisticians and public health specialists for innovative research programme development; Participating in the SHSPH's strategic initiatives relating to teaching, learning and community engagement; Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Line Manager and/or the Head of School. CLOSING DATE: 06 August 2024 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A PhD degree in Epidemiology; 18 accreditied publications ( at least some recent and at least 50% in ISI journals); Evidence of Master's & PhD supervised ( at least 4 Masters completed and evidence of current doctoral supervision); Conference papers presented internationally; Membership of international bodies; 5 years' teaching experience; Course/Block coordinator or equivalent; Some curriculum development / innovation; Teaching portfolio complaint with UP criteria; REQUIRED COMPETENCIES ( SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTS): Good interpersonal and mentoring skills; Excellent communication skills; Excellent attention to detail skills; Excellent mathematical skills Innovation and critical thinking skills; Awareness ad decison-making abilities to choose the right data and statistical methods for each task. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: NRF rating is preferred or evidence of being and established researcher; Leadership experience; Effective grantsmanship as evidenced by secured international competitive research grant(s); Experience in the areas of global health security and/or climate change and health; Considerable international experience and exposure or recognition; Community engagement recommended; The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guildelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. Apply Now

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