Job Description and Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean of the College of Dental Medicine shall have strong leadership and management skills to lead the integrated management and administration of the College and UDHS to achieve their educational, research and community mission. This is achieved through:
Creating and maintaining a strong academic and professional network outside the College to facilitate education, training, research and community services.
Establishing and supervising the implementation of strategic directions, goals, objectives and policies in relation to education and research within the College and College departments and that of UHDS.
Representing the University in the oral health field through various forums outside the University.
Recommending and supervising the development and implementation of the annual budgets for the College and UHDS and performing periodic productivity and effectiveness analyses.
Developing and maintaining a network of adjunct professors and visiting academics and professionals to support the College in research and educational activities.
Recommending and participating in the development of University policies and procedures.
Maintaining the highest standards of dental education delivered based on contemporary global requirements, and providing students with appropriate environment for creativity and research.
Ensuring the highest standards of patient-care services delivered based on contemporary safety standards and care.
Mentoring faculty and staff and engaging them in effective and successful teamwork and support their professional career which will enhance their devotion to the College and University.
Fostering and creating continuous professional development programs relevant to the region’s needs and support research activity in the College.