Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Clinical Co-Ordinator District Hospital Health Sciences

SUMMARY:
Nelson Mandela University is a dynamic African University offering an innovative Health Sciences edu

POSITION INFO:

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

Nelson Mandela University is a dynamic African University offering an innovative Health Sciences education model aimed at addressing South African healthcare needs through the country's 10th medical school on its Missionvale campus. The University is seeking healthcare professionals who embrace the values of Nelson Mandela university and who are committed to living his legacy in creating a more equal and just society for all.
The university seeks to appoint health professionals who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching, learning, and assessments. The successful incumbents will be required to render an effective and efficient service towards the undergraduate medicine clinical programme and specialist Family Medicine consultant services at district hospital level. Candidates will be required to be positioned at the selected health facilities in the Sarah Baartman Health District (Midlands Hospital, Andries Vosloo Hospital and Settlers Hospital) and as required by the academic programme and discipline.

Health Science students.

CORECOMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care and the District Health System in South Africa
• Knowledge, skills and expertise appropriate for a specialist Family Physician.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate health professional students.
• Interest and engagement in Health Professions Education.
• Ability to work flexibly in cross-functional teams in the teaching and development of students in the Medical School and Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in team
• Recognise and deal with cultural diversity, and establish trust, credibility and respect with the medical programme team, medical students and the clinical team at the district hospital.
• Experience in engaging with relevant committees including community engagement
• Ability to consult and provide advice, facilitate discussion, and resolve any areas of conflict.

POSTREQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree (or equivalent HPCSA registrable qualification) Masters or Fellowship in Family Medicine

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner Registered with the HPCSA as a specialist Family Physicia