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  • Posted: Apr 16, 2020
    Deadline: Apr 28, 2020
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    Associate Lecturer – Case Application Sessions & Student Support

    Department Description        
    The Unit for Undergraduate Medical Education (UUME) in the School of Clinical Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified clinicians or basic medical science PhD doctors, who have a true passion for medical education for appointment to an academic development and student support post. This is a part-time, 60% post (5 hours per day / 25 hours per week / 3 full days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday))
            
    Main purpose of the job

    • The main purpose of this position is to 1) actively support the academic development of our new Case Application Sessions (CAS) and materials and 2) to provide some academic support to students who are struggling in the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) at Wits Medical School GEMP during their GEMP 1-2 years.
    • Additional duties are specified in the “Key performance areas” section below. The post is aimed at developing the skills, knowledge and experience of young South African clinicians/basic scientists who have a keen interest in undergraduate medical education.  This part time post specifically enable the post holder to still be clinically/research active on their off days (usually Mondays and Fridays) (to do locums, etc.) or do something else (like research, etc).

    Key performance areas

    • Engagement with other academic and admin colleagues to support the development, administration and delivery of the Case Application Sessions (CAS) in the GEMP 1-2 course. Guidance and support will be provided.
    • Engage actively in the provision of academic support to GEMP students who need it, within the bounds of the post holders skills and knowledge base.  Guidance and support will be provided.
    • Participation in assessment processes of UUME such as MCQ and OSCEs assessments, including setting and marking of these. Training and support will be provided.
    • Support UUME’s various academic processes in terms of teaching/learning and assessment as directed by the Director of UUME.
    • Act as mentor and role model to the GEMP students
    • Assistance with faculty staff development through workshops to train staff and simulated patients. 

    Minimum requirements to apply for this position:

    • A 5 year clinical degree in health sciences (like Medicine or Dentistry) from an accredited University (for clinicians).
    • Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA (for clinicians).
    • OR have a PhD in a basic medical science field from an accredited University.
    • A South African citizen or Permanent resident of the RSA.
    • Evidence of a passion for medical education

    Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application

    • Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students (for clinicians).
    • Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education
    • An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages

    Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant

    • Passionate and enthusiastic educator who is keen to explore and develop new ideas in education.
    • Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
    • Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
    • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
    • Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual

    Closing Date: 28 April 2020
        
    How To Apply        

    Please apply via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za  by:

    Please submit a covering letter indicating your interest, a detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za
    The University is committed to employment equity.  Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.  The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to University of the Witwatersrand on irec.wits.ac.za to apply

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