Academic Head of Division_Maternal Fetal Medicine

University of the Witwatersrand

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, invites suitably qualified Joint staff, interested in being part of a dynamic, growing academic division, to apply for this Academic Headship. This 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.

Qualifications

A medical qualification, registerable with the HPCSA

The candidate must be a specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine, and a full-time employee within the Wits Teaching platform (Current employees and Joint staff).

At least 2 years experience as a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist,

Appropriate teaching and research experience are essential requirements for the position, whereas a PhD would be advantageous.

The applicant must have demonstrated well-developed proven communication, organizational, problem solving, leadership and project management skills.

Must have the ability to manage change in the division.

Management experience, in particular academic activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students is a requirement,

Be at least at the level of Adjunct or Associate Professor or qualify to be awarded the academic title within a 3-year period.

Duties

Lead and manage the discipline and training across all training facilities,

Formulate an academic vision and designs and execute both undergraduate and post graduate teaching in line with the vision,

Strengthen research in the division,

Provide tools and create an academic environment for optimal teaching and training for all categories of staff (academic and professional) and students, both under and postgraduate,

Set teaching, training, and research goals in collaboration with other members of the academic and clinical service staff,

Formulates assessment tools for all academic programmes,

Benchmark academic outputs against national performance and identify opportunities to improve.

Collaborate with clinical heads in improving academic outputs,

Establish and maintain academic excellence,

Promote staff development and manage staff performance and assessment within the division

Mentor academic and professional staff for promotion in the university,

Provide support to the divisions that are part of the department,

Work with divisional heads to ensure sound financial and Human Resources management,

Encourage collaboration between divisions working across the teaching platforms,

Chairs academic meetings in the division,

Attend divisional meetings at each of the academic training facilities,

Attend division/departmental/faculty and University committee meetings,

Participate in Faculty Board meetings,

Contribute to the leadership, by participating in the management structures,

The 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.

Enquiry: Dr ***email_hidden***

Closing date: 10 July 2026

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How To Apply

Please apply via i-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za by 10 July 2026.

Submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referee s via i-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za

Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process

NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidates current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager.

No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the Universitys Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the Universitys recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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