Head of School - Health (Medical & Health Sciences)

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Head of School – Health (Medical and Health Sciences)
Job Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership
Position Summary:
The Head of School: Health will lead and strategically manage the medical and health sciences portfolio, ensuring academic quality, industry relevance, operational excellence, and growth. This includes overseeing health-related qualifications, regulatory compliance, faculty leadership, research development, and stakeholder engagement.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Academic Oversight

• Lead the strategic development of the School of Health, aligned with mission and market demands.
• Develop, review, and manage health and medical programmes (e.g., nursing, public health, health management, allied health sciences).
• Ensure alignment with accreditation and regulatory bodies (e.g., CHE, SAQA, HPCSA, SANC).

• Oversee curriculum design and updates to meet global standards, technological advancement, and emerging trends in healthcare.
• Implement quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse and expert academic team.
• Promote student success through excellence in teaching, academic support, and experiential learning.

• Build partnerships with hospitals, clinics, health departments, research institutions, and professional councils.
• Represent the company at academic, regulatory, and industry forums.

• Manage the school's budget, resource allocation, and performance targets.
• Drive enrolment, retention, and revenue growth in health-related programmes.

• Encourage faculty and student research in healthcare innovation, policy, and practice.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and community impact projects.

• Education: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years in academic leadership, preferably in a higher education institution offering health/medical programmes.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Established network in the healthcare sector, both public and private.
• Experience with digital learning platforms and modern health education methodologies is an advantage.

• Strategic thinking and visionary leadership
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Academic and research excellence
• Knowledge of healthcare policy, systems, and education trends
• Operational and financial acumen
• Commitment to transformation and social impact

• Drive innovation in an agile and entrepreneurial environment.