Head of School - Health (Medical & Health Sciences)

Dananda Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de santé de premier plan recherche un Head of School pour diriger son portefeuille en sciences médicales et de la santé. Vous serez responsable de l'excellence académique, de l'engagement des parties prenantes et du développement de programmes médicaux, tout en menant une équipe académique diverse pour façonner les futurs leaders de la santé.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 ans dans un rôle de leadership académique.
• Expérience prouvée en développement de programmes et conformité réglementaire.
• Réseau établi dans le secteur de la santé.

Responsibilities

• Diriger le développement stratégique de l'école de santé.
• Gérer le budget de l'école et les objectifs de performance.
• Promouvoir le succès des étudiants grâce à l'excellence dans l'enseignement.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Quality Assurance

Education

Medical Programmes

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences

Job description

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.
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.

Desired Skills:

• Strategic Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Education
• Medical Programmes