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

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.

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.

• 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 work collaboratively with staff and management at clinical sites.
• To contribute to the continuing professional development of health professionals at clinical training sites.
• To engage in research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate Health Science students.

• 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 a 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.

MBChB degree (or equivalent HPCSA registrable qualification), Masters or Fellowship in Family Medicine. Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner and as a specialist Family Physician. A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education may be an advantage.

A minimum of 5 years 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.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match 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.