Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology & Biostatistics - School of Health Systems and Public Health Market Related - University of Pretoria - South Africa

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH SENIOR LECTURER IN EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS (1 Post) The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Teaching Epidemiology and Biostatistics 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 within the SHSPH and its 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: 23 May 2024 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health or Biostatistics or relevant field; Minimum five (5) accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals -some first author) Conference papers delivered; At least 2 postgraduate students supervised (completed), preferably Masters level or higher; At least 3 years' teaching experience; Course/block coordinator or equivalent; Some curriculum development/innovation; REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): Good interpersonal and mentoring skills; Good communication skills; Detail oriented; Excellent mathematical skills; Innovation and critical thinking skills; Awareness and decision-making abilities to choose the right data and statistical methods for each task; ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: Current NRF-rating; Experience in a leadership position; 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; Some 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 guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium. Apply Now

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Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology & Biostatistics - School of Health Systems and Public Health Market Related - South Africa

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