Lecturer:Emergency Medical Care

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Nelson Mandela University is busy expanding the Bachelor's degree program in Emergency Medical Care (B.EMC) presented in the Eastern Cape and seeks to fill a position with an enthusiastic, broad- thinking Emergency Care Practitioner. The recipient of this post will be expected to contribute to the learning experience of students on the programme, conduct appropriate research in health care, and be supportive towards strengthening relevant interphases between academia, commerce and government services.

KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS

1. 1.  To lecture rescue modules within the B.EMC program
2. 2.  To build relationships with the various role-players in the field
   1. 3.  To organise annual disaster exercises with the local Emergency Medical Services
   2. 4.  To conduct, publish and promote research in Emergency Medical Care
   3. 5.  To engage in health promotion community projects
   4. 6.  To assist with the presentation of Short Learning Programmes and CPD activities.
   5. 7.  To assist with assessments and examinations whenever needed in the Department.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. 1.  Possess expert knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services
2. 2.  Proven expertise in the field of rescue operations
3. 3.  Experience in facilitating learning at under-graduate level
4. 4.  Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
5. 5.  Good administrative skills

REQUIREMENTS

Education

B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

At least 3 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Teaching experience

At least two years' experience in teaching and assessment of EMC

Driver's license

Code 8 driver's license PDP license