Director: African Cancer Institute

Part-time 5/8 position for 5 years, with possibility of renewal

Ref. TGB14/82/0413 

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The level of appointment is either at the level of full Professor or Associate Professor.

Duties:

• Develop a strategic framework aimed at strengthening cancer-related research, training and service activities in Africa;
• develop and implement a programme of interdisciplinary and interprofessional research;
• facilitate the translation of research findings into policy and practice, focused on improving preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative strategies;
• develop and implement relevant capacity building and/or training activities in the field;
• develop relevant collaborations nationally, regionally and globally;
• spearhead efforts to raise funds for cancer research.

The successful candidate will be expected to drive her/his own research activities at SU, in tandem with the above duties.

Requirements:

• PhD degree or equivalent qualification (in cancer or a related field);
• international recognition as a cancer researcher;
• management experience in an academic/research environment, as well as project management skills;
• strong leadership, as well as networking and communication skills;
• previous involvement in research capacity building and/or training activities in the field of cancer;
• proven ability to procure funding.

Recommendations:

• Experience in organising scientific and educational activities in the field of cancer;
• collaboration with leading African and other international cancer organisations;
• an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving;
• experience in liaising with high-level stakeholders in government as well as professional boards (preferably at national and international level).

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible

Closing date: 7 May 2013

Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. J.A. Volmink, Dean: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, on +27 21 938 9200

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division - Tygerberg Campus on +27 21 938 9636

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.