Senior Lecturer; Epidemiology
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Healthcare
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
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The SCHOOL OF MEDICINE wishes to appoint an academic with relevant experience in epidemiology who will be based in the Discipline of Public Health. The candidate will be expected to develop and contribute to Epidemiology teaching and research as part of a multidisciplinary team in Public Health. The candidate will participate in team-based research, post-graduate teaching, and research supervision in the Discipline.
Applicants should have:- Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology or a related field;
- A PhD Degree in Epidemiology or a related field
- Epidemiology teaching experience.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Valid driver’s license
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
The post reports to the Head of Discipline. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor Saloshni Naidoo on or naidoos
71.za. A request for a job profile may be directed to Mrs on or shabalalan.za
Appointment to the permanent post will be on the January 2018 conditions of service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 October 2026.
The University, however, reserves the right in exceptional circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches.
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