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Senior Lecturer - Health Sciences

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Jun 21, 2019

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Senior Lecturer

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide statistical consultation (from planning to reporting, including performing statistical analysis) for student and staff research projects in the Faculty.
  • Identify and utilise opportunities for more advanced statistical analyses.
  • Supervise postgraduate students in Biostatistics.
  • Conduct and disseminate research in conference presentations and accredited journal publications.
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in statistics and research methodology.
  • Participate in departmental activities and serve on university committees as required.
  • Contribute to strategic planning of statistical teaching and consultation in the Faculty.

Inherent requirements:
  • PhD in Biostatistics or equivalent degree with emphasis on Statistics.
  • At least three (3) years' consultation experience in a research environment.
  • At least three (3) years' statistical programming experience.
  • Proven track record of research presentations and publications in accredited journals.

Required competencies:
  • Proficiency in MS Word and other Microsoft software, such as Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written, English).
  • The ability to function in a diverse working environment.
  • The ability to function independently and assertively, as well as in a team when required.
  • Good organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • A good work ethic and to instil this in others.
  • Dynamic and innovative in the work environment.
  • Ability to function under pressure.
  • Ability to think strategically and contribute towards the growth and development of the department.
  • Business acumen.
  • Results orientated.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Leading.
  • Building coalitions.

Recommendations:
  • Research experience in a health environment.
  • Exposure to research ethics.
  • SAS Programming experience.
  • Experience of supervision of postgraduate students.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
  • NRF rating.
  • Knowledge of an additional SA language.

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3687/ 9161/ 7307.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

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