Head of Department of Medicine (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Palliative and Supportive Care – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 1 Mar 2026 Start date: Upon agreement Job type: Full-time Job field: Science and research \| Education and schooling Application method: e-Application Announcement Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position: Department Head of Department of Palliative and Supportive Care About the Department The Department of Palliative and Supportive Care (Ú3P), Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, is an interdisciplinary academic theoretical institute focused on the development of supportive and palliative care in education and research, as well as on supporting its advancement in the clinical setting through close cooperation with partner clinical departments. The Institute participates in the preparation, accreditation, and coordination of undergraduate education (including mandatory curricula) and develops postgraduate education. The clinical component of teaching is provided and guaranteed in collaboration with contracted departments of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University. Ú3P purposefully strengthens interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculty of Medicine and its partner institutions and manages the development of supportive and palliative care as a long-term program. Its priorities include the standardization and continuous improvement of the quality of Ú3P activities, the development and accreditation of educational programs, methodological support and coordination of cooperation with partner institutions, and the systematic evaluation of educational and developmental activities. Position Profile The candidate for the position must be a respected expert in simulation medicine with experience in managing a team and with experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education. The Department Head will be responsible for managing the Department, undergraduate medical education, doctoral studies, publishing and coordination of research conducted at the Department. The Candidate for Department Head will present his/her idea of fulfilling the above during the selection process. Requirements for the Declared Position Applicants must meet the following requirements: University education in a field relevant to public health, or equivalent education obtained abroad Academic degree PhD or scientific rank of CSC Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education; the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage Personal and professional requirements for managing the medical and academic team of the department Teaching experience and readiness to guarantee vocational subjects taught at the workplace Significant publication record and active research activity Moral integrity and civil probity Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad We Offer Work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration Work at a top-tier educational and research institution, including involvement in teaching at a unique simulation centre Professional development and opportunities for continuous education Employee benefits Application Requirements Applications together with the following documents: A structured CV An overview of scientific and publishing activities Contact details of two persons for references (name, position, telephone number) Photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas (external applicants only) A criminal record (no older than three months) Certificate according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad) should be sent to the HR department of the Faculty of Medicine through e-Application. Contact Information For more information, please contact: Mgr. Adéla Otáhalová ???? adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Department:
Department of Palliative and Supportive Care – Faculty of Medicine

Deadline:
1 Mar 2026

Start date:
Upon agreement

Job type:
Full-time

Job field:
Science and research | Education and schooling

Application method:
e-Application

Announcement

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position:

Department Head of Department of Palliative and Supportive Care

About the Department

The Department of Palliative and Supportive Care (Ú3P), Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, is an interdisciplinary academic theoretical institute focused on the development of supportive and palliative care in education and research, as well as on supporting its advancement in the clinical setting through close cooperation with partner clinical departments.

The Institute participates in the preparation, accreditation, and coordination of undergraduate education (including mandatory curricula) and develops postgraduate education. The clinical component of teaching is provided and guaranteed in collaboration with contracted departments of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University.

Ú3P purposefully strengthens interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculty of Medicine and its partner institutions and manages the development of supportive and palliative care as a long-term program. Its priorities include the standardization and continuous improvement of the quality of Ú3P activities, the development and accreditation of educational programs, methodological support and coordination of cooperation with partner institutions, and the systematic evaluation of educational and developmental activities.

Position Profile

The candidate for the position must be a respected expert in simulation medicine with experience in managing a team and with experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

The Department Head will be responsible for managing the Department, undergraduate medical education, doctoral studies, publishing and coordination of research conducted at the Department. The Candidate for Department Head will present his/her idea of fulfilling the above during the selection process.

Requirements for the Declared Position

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

University education in a field relevant to public health, or equivalent education obtained abroad
Academic degree PhD or scientific rank of CSC
Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education; the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage
Personal and professional requirements for managing the medical and academic team of the department
Teaching experience and readiness to guarantee vocational subjects taught at the workplace
Significant publication record and active research activity
Moral integrity and civil probity
Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad

We Offer

Work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration
Work at a top-tier educational and research institution, including involvement in teaching at a unique simulation centre
Professional development and opportunities for continuous education
Employee benefits

Application Requirements

Applications together with the following documents:

A structured CV
An overview of scientific and publishing activities
Contact details of two persons for references (name, position, telephone number)
Photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas (external applicants only)
A criminal record (no older than three months)
Certificate according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad)