Head of School - Health (Medical & Health Sciences)

Recruiter:

Dananda Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000548/Evely

Date posted:

Monday, July 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

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).

Quality Assurance & Curriculum Development

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

Faculty & Student Success

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

Industry & Stakeholder Engagement

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

Operational & Financial Management

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

Research & Innovation

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

Minimum Requirements:

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.

Key Competencies:

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.

Work with passionate professionals committed to empowering future healthcare leaders.

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