Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH)

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Undertaking teaching, learning, and research, encompassing the development, coordination, and presentation of Health Promotion, Public Health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Public Health modules;
• Participating actively in teaching core modules offered by the school;
• Providing dedicated supervision for MPH, MSc, and PhD students within the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH);
• Fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and rigorous scholarly inquiry;
• Strengthening the schools research portfolio in Health Promotion and Public Health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health;
• Engaging in collaborative research initiatives within the faculty and across the University, as well as with local and international public health scientists;
• Securing research grants/funding to support research and postgraduate students;
• Enhancing the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership within the SHSPH;
• Playing an active role as an academic leader in the areas of Health Promotion, Public health Nutrition/ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Qualitative Research Methodology;
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with local and international public health experts and institutions to advance research, teaching, and community engagement.

Lecturer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Public Health or relevant field;
• Minimum 2 accredited publications (ideally more, preferably in last 3 years and in ISI journals - some first author);
• One year teaching experience.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Public Health or relevant field;
• Minimum 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;
• Attention to detail;
• Innovation and critical thinking skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Experience with public engagement and community outreach;
• Experience with online/blended learning;
• Policy advocacy or advisory roles: experience working with governmental or non-governmental organizations on public health nutrition policy or sexual and reproductive health advisory boards ;
• Knowledge of emerging trends: such as food systems sustainability, climate change impact on nutrition, or digital health innovations in nutrition or new trends in sexual and reproductive health.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents 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.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV; (this must be on the UP format CV)
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 04 June 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms LN Sijako, Tel: (012) 356 3246 Email: l ucretia.sijako@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof J Shirinde, Tel: (012) 356 3281 Email : joyce.shirinde @up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2025 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.