NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: PC07776
FOCUS AREA – HYPERTENSION IN AFRICA REASEARCH TEAM (HART)
PEROMNES: A5/A6
VACANCY: DIRECTOR (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM POSITION) – PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Aim of position: To achieve the goals of the research entity and the faculty within the University’s research and innovation strategy
Responsibilities:
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Implementation and management of a strategic research plan
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Supervision, innovation and initiation of research programmes
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Acquisition of funding, facilities and equipment
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Organisation and coordination
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Planning and organising of marketing of research expertise
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Selection of researchers
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Planning of staff structures
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Ensuring high-quality research outputs
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Management of the engagement of master’s degree and doctorate students
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Effective liaison and marketing
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Personal development
Minimum requirements:
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PhD in Physiology with speciality in Cardiovascular Physiology or equivalent qualification or a MBChB degree with applicable
specialist experience in the field of Cardiovascular Physiology
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Approximately five years’ experience in post-graduate training (master’s degree and PhD) and research in cardiovascular
disease
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Approximately five years’ experience and involvement in an established research programme in epidemiological and clinical
research regarding non-communicable diseases
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Approximately three years’ proven management experience
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A track record of research activities, including reviewed publications that meets the criteria of the NWU for Associate
Professor and Professor
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Established international network with experts in hypertension
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Clinical and epidemiological research in the field of non-communicable diseases
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In-depth knowledge of research methodology
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A proven and extensive publication record, especially over the past five years, and acknowledgement in a citation index
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A proven record of attendance of relevant national and international conferences
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A proven record of the supervision of master's degree and doctoral students
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An NRF rating – otherwise the undertaking to achieve it within two years’ time
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Proof of inputs with the initiation of research projects
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Proof of the generation of research funds for research projects, nationally and internationally
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Ability to recruit post-doctoral associates as well as visiting researchers
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Excellent leadership skills, as well as the ability to function effectively as part of a team
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Ability to think strategically and handle specialist and research supervision and management in the research entity
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Recognition in the subject field and community as expert and leader
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Proven management abilities
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Good communication skills
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Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: Market related
ENQUIRIES:
Prof. AF Kotze, 018 299 2223
CLOSING DATE:
6 February 2015
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 March 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
ADVANTAGES:
Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply
FOR APPLICATION FORMS:
Contact the Human Capital Department at tel. 018 299 4961, or send an email to
recruithr@nwu.ac.za. Application forms are also available at Room G25 or G27, C1
Building, Institutional Office. Completed application forms must either be handed in at the
Human Capital Department on the campuses as specified on the application form, or sent
via email to recruithr@nwu.ac.za, or faxed to 018 293 5308.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. All
applications will be processed in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Original details: SHARE/3.1 Recruitment and Selection/3.1.2 Advertisement for vacant position
Date: 02.02.2015
File reference number: 3.1.2.1/Position number: PC07776