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UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN & THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT

HEAD OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FERTILITY REGULATION IN THE REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE UNIT DEPARTMENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health of the Western Cape Government invite applications for the above five-year contract post in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Groote Schuur Hospital.

The successful person:  Will be expected to provide leadership in the areas of research, teaching, training and service in Reproductive Health and Fertility Regulation taking into account the principles of primary health care, which is the lead theme of the Faculty of Health Sciences.  Will be expected to interact with the relevant health services programmes of the Department of Health (DOH) of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the National DOH and contribute to the formulation of evidence-based policies and programmes at local, provincial and national level.  Should have clinical and research experience in Reproductive Health and Fertility Regulation and a deep understanding of its relevance to the health of women in South Africa and beyond. Shall have insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa.  Should be committed to the Primary Health Care philosophy and have an outcomes based approach to the services provided.  Will be expected to contribute to staff recruitment and development and contribute to leadership with regard to issues of diversity, transformation and equity.  Will be expected to participate in managing staff, resources and performance of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  Will be expected to actively participate in clinical service, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, and research.  Sub-specialisation in Reproductive Medicine will be an advantage and the candidate should be someone who is either well recognised in the discipline or emerging as such. Registration for a PhD or a PhD graduate are also desirable, although not compulsory.  Candidate should have a record of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching and training, and research in Reproductive Health.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years registered experience in the Specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and hold a qualification that is registerable with the HPCSA.

This five-year full-time contract post is on the establishment of the University of Cape Town under the Joint Agreement with the Western Cape Government.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is appropriate to the academic and clinical level of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.

Enquiries about this post should be directed to Professor L Denny, Head: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at [email protected]

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form clearly indicating “Head Reproductive Health & Fertility Regulation, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” followed by the reference number SR631/14 in the subject line to Ms Zulile Ncayiyana at [email protected]

The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.

Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa.

Telephone: +27 21 650 3003

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HEAD OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND FERTILITY REGULATION IN THE REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE UNIT DEPARTMENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Faculty website: www.health.uct.ac.za

Western Cape Government website: www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/your_gov/305.

Reference number: SR631/14

Closing date: 24 March 2014

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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