CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The MBChB Program Coordinator will be responsible for the management of the pre-clinical and clinical training programs; the planning and coordinating of academic, operational and financial activities; the development, implementation and ongoing compliance with the Medical Program''s goals    and objectives, as well as to monitor and bring to attention any national requirements in terms of clinical training at the Medical School and at the Public Health Facilities. The coordinator will participate in reviewing and aligning the MBChB degree curriculum.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Participation and management of the undergraduate medical training programs and activities.
• Participate in and oversee the design and administration of the MBChB curriculum and compile necessary quality improvement.
• Planning and coordinating academic, operational and financial activities of the MBChB Program.
• Assist in the development, implementation and ongoing compliance with the MBChB program''s goals and objectives.
• Management, monitoring and reporting on MBChB programs and related projects in terms of the clinical training at the University and at health facilities.
• Provide management assistance to the program director and members of the Medical Program team.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Medical Program team and encourage an optimal workplace

and learning environment for the MBChB staff and students.

• Instill a culture of continuous learning amongst MBChB staff and students, and ensure resident education and compliance with national, hospital, faculty and departmental policies. Preparation and dissemination of information pertaining to the Medical Program and its activities to the Faculty, the HPCSA and the Eastern Cape Department of Health facilities where training will take place.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge of clinical curriculum development and implementation.

• Sound knowledge of clinical curriculum coordination and the compilation of data for continuous quality   improvement and accreditation.

• Sound knowledge of learning and teaching methodologies, and assessment practices.

• Sound analytical, communication and organizational skills.

• Sound knowledge of MBChB accreditation processes.

• Sound management skills, including financial management.

• Sound knowledge on research processes at graduate level.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

MBChB degree

Relevant Magister''s degree

PhD will be an advantage

A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education will be an advantage

Registered

Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner.

Experience and skills

A minimum clinical work experience of 5 years as a Medical Specialist or a minimum of 10 years as a Medical Officer in a South African Public Health Facility, which includes a minimum of 3 years extensive relevant work experience in teaching.

Proven experience in MBChB curriculum development, implementation and management.

Management and budgeting experience.

Proven track record of research output and publications.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

APPLICANT INFORMATION