Public Health Medicine Specialist

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE SPECIALIST, (THREE-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT), DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE.

The Department of Public Health Medicine within the School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Specialist in Public Health Medicine for a period of three years who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate medical students, registrars in Public Health Medicine (MMed) and Postgraduate students in Public Health and to build the knowledge base of the department. Coordination and facilitation of teaching activities within the department is required.

• MBChB or equivalent
• Registration as a Specialist in Public Health Medicine with the HPCSA
• A relevant Master's degree in Public Health Medicine
• Public Health related skills including Epidemiology, Health Services Management, Health Service Strengthening and Intervention Implementation, Programmatic Monitoring and Evaluation
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Public Health Medicine,
• Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences through various media would be considered an advantage.

The post reports to the Head of Department. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor S Naidoo on 031 2604008 or ***email_hidden*** A request for a job profile may be directed to Mrs NR Shabalala 031 2607886 or [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 August 2026.

Disclaimer: Previously applied applicants do not need to re-apply

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form – academic) which is available on the Vacancies website at https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/

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Appointment to the permanent post will be on the January 2018 conditions of service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.