LECTURER (MEDICAL SPECIALIST)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The Discipline of Family Medicine wishes to appoint an academic who will contribute actively to the training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Family Medicine and in the distributed learning and training platforms to build the knowledge base of the discipline through teaching, research and clinical services. Administration of certain teaching activities within the discipline is also required. The candidates will be required to assist with Discipline administration and may be required to assist with School and College administration. The academic designation/salary grade of the successful incumbent will be determined during the selection process in line with the University Senate-approved criteria for academic promotions which is available on the HR Vacancies Website –https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/
Minimum requirements
- MBChB or equivalent PLUS qualification as a Family Physician (MMed(FamMed)) or equivalent)
- Registration with the HPCSA as Family Physician
- Two years’ experience in clinical service delivery in the relevant field or discipline.
- At least one-year experience in teaching for appointment at Lecturer level and pursuing doctoral studies in Family Medicine
- Teaching, service, administration and research will constitute the major requirements, as applicable in the job profile
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver’s licence
A successful candidate at the Lecturer level will be expected to complete a PhD within 5 years of the date of assumption of duty.
This post reports to the Head of Discipline, Family Medicine. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Prof Bernhard Gaede on 031 260 4484 / gaedeb@ukzn.ac.za. The job profile is available from Mr NB Ngubo, tel: 031 260 7205 or email: ngubon1@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 March 2026. The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
It is compulsory for all applicants to complete and submit the relevant application form: Academic, which is available by clicking the following link: https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/, when applying for this post.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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