CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To deliver the teaching and assessment of clinical skills and simulation in the MBChB Program.
• To provide stewardship of the effective and safe use and management of training areas and equipment for the delivery of clinical skills teaching, simulation, and assessment.
• To enhance the development of fit for purpose primary healthcare-oriented graduates through the teaching of clinical skills and reasoning and the encouragement of inner growth and personal development.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To lead the curriculum development of clinical skills and simulation in the MBChB Program.
• To teach, assess and provide timeous feedback to medical and health science students.
• To further develop and provide oversight to the running of the Clinical Skills laboratory.
• To develop and utilize a variety of creative teaching methodologies, including blended and online approaches for clinical skills and simulation learning and teaching.
• To work together with the Faculty of Health Sciences to establish and build relationships on the clinical healthcare platform.
• To support students’ clinical skills as needed at clinical training sites.
• To support and contribute to interprofessional learning opportunities.
• To take an active role in research, including the supervision of undergraduate and post graduate Health Science students.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possession of sound clinical knowledge and skills as a Medical Professional.
• Experience in the development of curricula in Health Professions Education.
• Experience in teaching clinical skills, simulation and reasoning to Health Science students.
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest, innovative technological changes and trends in Clinical Medicine and 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 in the clinical skills laboratory and on the clinical platform.
• Ability to consult and provide advice, facilitate discussion and resolve any areas of conflict.
• Recognise and deal with cultural diversity, and establish trust, credibility and respect with the medical program team and medical students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree,

Magister degree in a health-related science,

A PhD will be an advantage,

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner,

A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education will be an advantage.

Experience and skills

A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in teaching and learning.

A minimum of 5 year’s clinical work experience in a South African Health Facility.

Management and budgeting experience.

Proven track record of research output and publications.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements, and provide a CV, certified copies of their qualifications, HPCSA registration and Driver’s License. 

Candidates will be required to give a PowerPoint presentation.