Department: Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 26 Nov 2026
Start date: Upon agreement
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling
Director of the University Hospital Brno and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position
Head of Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology
Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology it is one of the largest cardiology departments in the Czech Republic and provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for cardiovascular diseases. It also delivers highly specialized care in the field of internal medicine. In addition to its clinical activities, the department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. It is part of the Centre for Highly Specialized Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care for Adults, which performs heart transplants in collaboration with St. Anne’s University Hospital in Brno and the Centre of Cardiovascular and Transplant Surgery.
The candidate for the position of Head of Department must be a respected expert in the field of cardiology and internal medicine, with experience in managing a team, conducting research in the field, and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Head of Department will be responsible for managing the department’s operations and finances, undergraduate education of students, postgraduate education, publication activities, and coordination of the department’s research activities. As part of the selection procedure, candidates for the position of Head of Department will be expected to present their vision for how they would fulfil these responsibilities.
Requirements for a declared position:
- A university degree in General Medicine or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad;
- Eligibility to practise medicine independently in the relevant specialty pursuant to Section 5 of Act No. 95/2004 Coll.;
- An academic degree of Ph.D. or the scientific degree of CSc.;
- Habilitation in accordance with the Higher Education Act, as amended, or the prospect of obtaining it in the near future (within 1–3 years));
- Personal and professional qualities required to lead the department’s medical and academic teams;
- Teaching experience and a willingness to take responsibility for the specialist courses taught at the department;
- Scientific and publication activities in the field;
- Active command of Czech and English;
- Good moral character and a clean criminal record;
- Fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the so-called Lustration Act); this requirement does not apply to persons born after 1 December 1971.
We offer:
- Work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Work at a leading healthcare and educational institution, with opportunities to participate in teaching at a unique simulation centre;
- Professional development and opportunities for continuous learning;
- Attractive salary and employee benefits.
Applications together with
- 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 (see below). For more information, please contact Mgr. Adéla Otáhalová at e-mail adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz
