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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Clinical Co-Ordinator District Hospital Health Sciences
(4941,4942,4943)
Overview
Reference
4941,4942,4943
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
22 May 2025
Closing date
06 Jun 2025 21:59
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.
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COREPURPOSEOFJOB
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This post reports to the Head of Family Medicine at Nelson Mandela University. The key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the delivery of quality teaching and learning of medical students at the clinical training sites.
- Coordinate and conduct relevant assessments of students on the clinical platform.
- Provide supervision and mentorship of students at the clinical sites.
- Enhance the development of fit for purpose primary healthcare-oriented graduates.
- Foster positive relationships between the university and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide specialist Family Medicine consultant services at district hospital level
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KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS
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- To develop and manage the clinical training program of medical students at clinical sites.
- To support MBCHB curriculum development regarding Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs).
- To support and contribute to interprofessional learning and collaborative practice.
- To engage in scholarship of higher education
- To establish and build relationships on the distributed clinical platform for the Longitudinal District Hospital Clinical Placement.
- To support clinical services at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
- To support clinical governance at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
- To working collaboratively with staff and management at clinical sites.
- To contribute to continuing professional development of health professionals at clinical training sites.
- To engage in research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and post graduate
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Health Science students.
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CORECOMPETENCIES
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- 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.
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POSTREQUIREMENTS
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Education
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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 Physician..
A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education may be an advantage.
Experience and skills
A minimum of 5 year’s clinical work experience as an independent Medical Practitioner in South African public and/or private health facilities.
A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in teaching and learning. Valid code 08 driver’s license.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Please note that no late applications will be accepted.
Notes to candidates
Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements and provide a Curriculum Vitae including the names of three referees, certified copies of their qualifications, HPCSA registration, and Driver’s License.
Candidates may be required to give a PowerPoint presentation and participate in such recruitment and selection assessments as determined by the university.’
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Timna.Somana@mandela.ac.za
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