Job Description

Title of Position
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Head Clinical Unit: Anaesthesiology
Post Number
A401 (8027381)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Dentistry -> Maxillofacial and Oral Department
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Mitchells Plain Campus - WC ZA
Tygerberg Campus - WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
26/5/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Faculty of Dentistry is a world-class Oral Health Centre committed to the promotion of oral health through excellence of its Teaching & Learning, service rendering and research. The Faculty seeks professionally qualified candidates with excellent records for a post on the joint establishment of the University of the Western Cape and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, on the conditions of service of the University of the Western Cape.
Responsibilities will include:

• Rendering an Anaesthetic and Sedation service on the combined platform (this would include pre-operative examination of patients, intra-operative management of patients, post-operative patient care and intensive patient care, as well as normal working hours and overtime duties as per departmental roster),
• Teaching, learning and training on the combined platform, i.e. appropriate training, supervision and general teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Active participation in research and produce publications,
• Administrative duties related to the post,
• Management of anaesthesiology and sedation at the University of the Western Cape,
• Active collaboration with academic anaesthesiology departments in the Western Cape,
• Community engagement.

The following would enhance an application (at each of the above levels):

• Leadership and management experience,
• Experience in maxillo-facial and dental related anaesthesiology and sedation,
• Experience in managing difficult airways,
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students,
• Research experience,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
• Computer literacy.

Minimum Requirements
Appointment to this position requires the following:

• A MBChB or equivalent,
• A MMed (Anaesthesiology) or FCA or equivalent qualification,
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Anaesthesiology,
• Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology is a prerequisite.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD in the field of Anaesthesiology/sedation is recommended,
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Department's academic objectives,
• An acceptable research and publications record.

Associate Professor:

• A PhD in the field of Anaesthesiology/sedation is recommended,
• A substantial research and publications record,
• Demonstrated academic leadership in teaching and learning, research, supervision and administration, in order to contribute to the Faculty's academic objectives,
• An acceptable research and publications record,
• Evidence of successful post graduate supervision of Masters Students.

For further information on this position (but not applications), please contact Dr. N. Behardien on tel.no. (021) 937 3087 or e-mail nbehardien@uwc.ac.za
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.