Lecturer Primary Health Care Medical School Health Sciences

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

4849

Date posted:

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the post is to facilitate and administer the teaching and learning activities in modu

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the post is to facilitate and administer the teaching and learning activities in modules incorporating Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Public Health, Communication skills and Clinical skills development for Medical and Health Science students in the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Medical School on the Missionvale campus. To participate in research and to contribute to academic and community engagement and teaching, as well as being involved in the core functions of the university.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Contribute to learning and teaching activities for Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Public Health, Communication skills and Clinical skills in the Medical School Program, inclusive of campus as well as community settings.
Provide sound knowledge of the theory and application of clinical practice in relevant disciplines in the Medical School program.
To assess students, including formative and summative assessment.
To provide timeous academic and related support to students.
1. To contribute to the effective delivery of learning and teaching activities in the Clinical Skills Laboratory.
2. To be involved in research activities of the Medical School of the Faculty of Health Sciences

CORE COMPETENCIES

Application and facilitation of diverse teaching and learning methodologies for Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Public Health, Communication skills and Clinical skills to Medical and Health Science students.
1. Ability to provide oversight to ensure that assessments are quality-controlled and standardized, and that learning materials and equipment are in place.
2. Sound knowledge of Primary Health Care and the Public Health system.
3. Ability to actively engage with students and provide a student-focused learning approach.
  1. Knowledge of research theory and applications in Primary Health Care.
  2. MSWord, PowerPoint and Excel skills and the willingness to learn internal software programs.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic

Undergraduate qualification in Nursing Science

Master’s degree in nursing science or Master’s degree in Public Health.

Registration

Registration as a Nurse (PHC, General, Community, Psychiatric or and Midwife) with the South African Nursing Council.

Registration as a Nurse Educator with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent.

Teaching experience

Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in a Higher Education or clinical setting

Clinical work experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical work experience

Research

Evidence of research must be provided.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted

Applicants 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, their SANC number, certified copies of their qualifications, ID, and driver’s license.

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.

Lecturer Primary Health Care Medical School Health Sciences

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