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Meet DUT’s New Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Meet DUT’s New Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Driven by her passion for bringing change to higher education and for making a difference in students’ lives, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya was recently appointed as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences-Durban University of Technology.

“Nobody has ever said that success was built in just eight hours a day and the experiences I have had in my career thus far have only humbled me and allowed me to be the best that I can be in the profession.”These words very aptly describe the diligent, caring and dedicated nature of the newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences-Durban University of Technology. Today, she very proudly has taken the nursing profession to new heights and represents DUT on many national and international forums. Her special attributes for negotiation, communication and leadership has seen her supervise and co-supervised many professionals in the Health Sciences departments with a resounding success rate. This accomplishment only scratches the surface of her ability and character as she comes across as the type of person who loves learning and works very hard and diligently, but does so with a smile on her face.

An NRF rated scientist, she has published widely in national and international journals and as an academic of note, Professor Sibiya acknowledges that the strengths, work ethic and commitment amongst staff in the faculty together with the culture of collegiality at the University will assist her in achieving her objectives for the Faculty. She said at a recent interview,” The Faculty of Health Sciences has so much strength and has such empowered individuals, who I feel should be showcased”. She also added that building research and supervision capacity and improving research output were important strategies to ensure that the Faculty of Health Sciences gains recognition as a preferred Faculty.

Professor Sibiya’s accomplishments, achievements and contributions including her excellent publishing record thus far, to the Durban University of Technology in the field of nursing research and nursing education has definitely positioned the Durban University of Technology amongst the current leading tertiary higher education institutions in the country. Her professional conduct, collegiality, and citizenship in the academic community and amongst co-workers and students remain commendable.

She constantly strives for excellence and is very goal driven and demands the same professional ethos from her students. Suffice to say, her genuine caring for her students sees her as a well-liked person and one who is admired and respected by her peers as well as the nursing academic fraternity.

Pictured: DUT’s Dr Vasanthrie Naidoo with newly appointed Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya.

Story Published in The Forum For Professional Nurse Leaders (FPNLKZN) Newsletter June 2017-KZN Chapter

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