CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

● To assist with the development and operationalisation of the Health  Professions Education Centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences  â— To promote excellence in Health Professions Education through robust scholarship within the field of Higher Education studies  â— To offer programs that develop knowledge and practice in instructional design, learning and teaching and assessment aligned to the Faculty’s educational philosophy, vision, mission and strategic objectives  â— To facilitate implementation of innovative and responsive Health Sciences curricula, based on an integrative and transformative professional education and research philosophy  ● To work closely, on behalf of the Faculty, with all key Health Education stakeholders   â— Active participation in the development of the HPE unit as well as the Faculty IPE program.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Coordinate all educational development processes to ensure successful delivery on timelines and budgets.
2. Identify and manage risk and communicate problems in respect of learning and teaching as they arise.
3. Oversee and administer all facets of the day-to-day operations of the educational development process and activities related to the positions.
4. Serve a strategic role within cross-functional teams that drive the educational reform process of the Faculty.
5. Facilitate the transition to hybrid learning and teaching.
6. To play an active role in research and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Possession of strong transformation and strategic leadership skills
2. Ability to communicate strategic ideas and challenges effectively to a range of stakeholders
3. Ability to translate the Faculty’s vision into effective programs, working in cross-functional teams, including different health professional teams within an Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice methodology.
4. Have the knowledge to advance project management processes, methodologies, tools and techniques and the ability to adapt them, with particular reference to Public Service and Higher Education projects.
5. Ability to apply a sound understanding of the social and higher education landscape to work within Health Sciences Education.
6. Ability to keep abreast of the latest innovative and technological changes relevant to Health Professions Education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

Relevant PhD in a related Health Sciences or Education field.

Formal post-graduate qualification in Health Sciences Education, or Education.

Registered with a Professional Council as a Health Professional will be an advantage.

Experience and skills

Minimum of 3 to 7 years’ experience as a Health Sciences Educator and/or Manager at a Higher education institution.

Experience in working with both national and Provincial Departments of Health, Department of Higher Education and Training, and Professional Councils will be an advantage.

Experience in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice methodology and in teaching in a Community-oriented curriculum will be an advantage.

Higher education

Proven track record of establishing, implementing and managing related educational reform projects.

Experience in program development and accreditation.

Experience in instructional design and technology-facilitated learning.

Experience in all aspects of project management in Higher Education institutions.

Experience with costing and managing budgets.

Proven track record of research and publications in health professions education or education.

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 February  2021).  

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

Important information:

Candidates are to provide a cover letter detailing their skills match to the post requirements. Provide your CV and certified copies of your qualifications, ID and Driver’s License and registration (if applicable).

Candidates who applied previously for this post, need not re-apply. Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a short presentation on a topic provided to them.