Associate Professor: Occupational Medicine

Karlstad University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Medical Specialist) in Occupational Medicine to lead advancements in teaching, research, and clinical services. The ideal candidate will enhance the faculty's reputation through innovative education in occupational medicine. Responsibilities include developing postgraduate training and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must have HPCSA registration and a relevant PhD, along with experience in research collaboration and clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Occupational Medicine Specialist.
• Expertise and experience in interdisciplinary medical education.
• Evidence of research experience in occupational medicine.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in developing fields of occupational medicine.
• Overseeing postgraduate education and training.
• Delivering occupational medicine clinical services.

Skills

Leadership in occupational medicine

Research experience

Project management skills

Networking skills

Education

PhD in Occupational Medicine or relevant area

Registration with HPCSA as Occupational Medicine Specialist

Job description

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Medical Specialist): Occupational Medicine

Stellenbosch University is home to an academic community of some 28 000 students as well as just under 3 000 permanent staff members on five differ...

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Department of Global Health
Division of Health Systems and Public Health

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Medical Specialist):
Occupational Medicine
Ref. TGB16/326/1225

Stellenbosch University (SU)isan inclusive,innovativeand future focused institution, a place of discoveryandexcellence where both staffandstudents arethought leaders inadvancing knowledge in the service of all stakeholders. Inpartnershipwith the Western Cape Government, Department ofHealth,we are seeking someone who will strengthen our position as a leading Medicine andHealthSciences Faculty through teaching, research and service delivery.

The Division of Health Systems and Public Health is located within the Department of GlobalHealthin the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Division undertakes a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research activities and service delivery within theWestern Cape Government, Department ofHealth.

Appointment is on the joint establishment of Stellenbosch University and the Western Cape Government, Department of Health on the conditions of service of the University.

Reporting to the Head of the Division of Health Systems and Public Health, the incumbent's duties will include:

Duties:

• Providing leadership in developing the fields of occupational medicine, occupational health and public health, including strategic niche areas within these fields.
• Increasing the output of relevant and high-quality research in occupational medicine and related fields.
• Overseeing, participating in and growing postgraduate and specialist occupational medicine education and training.
• Participating in activities of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa: College of Public Health Medicine: Occupational Medicine.
• Maintaining and developing Health Professions Council of South Africa accreditation of academic programmes and training platforms.
• Contributing to undergraduate teaching across health sciences students.
• Delivering occupational medicine clinical services as required.
• Providing other occupational health services for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as required.
• Securing research and training funding to support relevant research, training and service to advance the discipline and to support the service delivery.
• Engaging with provincial, national and international stakeholders to promote excellence and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Medicine Specialist.
• Expertise and experience in occupational medicine, occupational health and public health undergraduate and postgraduate teaching or training.
• Evidence of research experience and academic and service collaboration.
• Evidence of working in relevant clinical settings.
• Experience in mentorship and postgraduate supervision (at least at master’s level).
• Project management skills, communication as well as networking skills.

Recommendations:

• PhD in Occupational Medicine or relevant related area, or proof of near completion of a PhD.
• Excellent track record of initiating and executing research in the fields of occupational medicine and related fields.
• Experience of successful postgraduate supervision at doctoral level.
• Track record of publications in high impact journals.
• Evidence of securing funding.
• Evidence of national, regional and international recognition of research.

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process:Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising acomprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to undergo medical screening to determine whether they be fit to work in those occupations.

If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Job details

Title

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Medical Specialist): Occupational Medicine

Published

2026-01-20

2026-01-30 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
2026-01-30 22:59 (CET)