Job Description

Newcastle University, UK has established an international branch campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia for the provision of its undergraduate Bachelor of MBBS, Biomedical Sciences degree and Foundation in Biomedical Sciences programmes in the Biomedical Sciences. We now invite dynamic and highly motivated individuals to apply for the following positions:

Closing date: 16 April 2023

Newcastle University seeks to make an appointment to the post of Vice Provost/Chief Executive Officer at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed). The position is one of a senior University manager with both institutional and local responsibility. As such the postholder will be accountable for:

• The academic leadership of NUMed
• The effective governance and management of NUMed to ensure its performance continually improves

Newcastle University, UK has established an international branch campus in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, to provide undergraduate degrees in Medicine (MBBS), Biomedical Sciences (BSc), a Foundation programme in Biological and Biomedical Sciences and opportunities for postgraduate study. The branch campus is known as Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) and is operated by NUMed Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Newcastle University UK.

We are looking for a leader who is credible with senior academics, focused on achieving teaching and research performance of the highest standard, and committed to the richness and diversity of Newcastle\xe2\x80\x99s proud tradition in the field of medicine and biomedical sciences.

You will be responsible for an organisation with 160 colleagues, about 800 students and a turnover of RM80 million. You will take on a corporate responsibility, direct the strategic allocation of resources across the institution and ensure our operations in Malaysia are well positioned to excel through future challenges and opportunities in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

This is a full time open ended contract, the term of office as Vice Provost and CEO will be for five years, renewable subject to performance.

A Competitive salary is available depending on qualifications and experience.

As the position is based in Malaysia, where candidates are relocating to Malaysia, an attractive relocation package will be available.
Applications should consist of a full CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4 paper, outlining your interest and vision for the role.

For further information and to apply for this position please contact either Evan Yeckley or Natalie Derry with our search partners WittKieffer.

• Evan Yeckley at eyeckley@wittkieffer.com (telephone +44 7408 834 744)
• Natalie Derry at nderry@wittkieffer.com (telephone +44 7408 851 596

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Please note that applications for this position should be made via WittKieffer, therefore please do not click on \'Apply Now\' below

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices. Requisition ID: 25265

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