Director: University Health and Wellness

Listing reference: ukzn_000110
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Physicians
Location: Glenwood
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal wishes to appoint a UKZN health and wellness Director who possesses excellent organisational and communication skills, is innovative and energetic, and will foster a creative, inclusive and productive organisational environment which supports a healthy campus and a supportive, inclusive, accessible community.
Job description

The mission of this position is strategic leadership for the planning, development, coordination and implementation, evaluation, operational management and administration of all University of KwaZulu-Natal health services, wellness and mental health programs. Inclusive of Health Services, HIV/AIDS Services, Occupational Health, and Health Promotion.
The position has responsibility for effective team collaboration and service integration and consequent smooth, student-centered delivery of programmes and services to students and staff, across the University’s five campuses.
The incumbent will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Health Sciences.

Minimum requirements

  • PhD or Medical Doctorate degree or in a related field (e.g. public health, clinical/applied psychology, nursing, family medicine)
  • Registration with the appropriate Health Professions Council.
  • At least eight (8) years of relevant leadership experience of which at least five (5) years should be in a health care and/or mental health care setting with a proven record of achievement and success; and direct experience in the management of an organisation;
  • Experience as a clinician in an Institution of Higher learning is beneficial and preferred.
  • Significant experience in building consensus and influencing decisions in a diverse multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Ability to work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration across levels of management, levels of care and across disciplines and achieving the University’s vision of becoming a Health Promoting University;
  • Knowledge of and ability to accurately interpret South African laws, Department of Health policies, and UKZN rules and regulations;
  • A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, staff, and others;
  • A demonstrated commitment to the continuous improvement of health and wellness for students and ability to create an environment conducive to the development of student services innovations;
  • Ability to conduct institutional research;
  • Demonstrated effective management of personnel and budgets;
  • Knowledge of safety issues related to student health services, equipment and facilities;
  • Knowledge of Grant writing and of Fund raising.

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