Clinical Educator: Biokinetics at University of Cape Town

Role Overview

• Working within a dynamic and purpose-driven team, you will design and facilitate foundational courses that equip health care workers with essential competencies, while contributing to the continuous enhancement of curriculum and training programmes.
• This position offers the opportunity to innovate in clinical education and grow professionally in curriculum development and training coordination within a supportive, collaborative environment committed to healthcare excellence.

Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Nurse with current SANC registration.
• Postgraduate Nursing Education qualification and/or master’s degree
• 5+ years’ experience in the public health sector.
• 5+ years’ experience in nursing or clinical education or training.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in competency-based education and practical assessments.
• Proficient in interactive and adult learning methodologies.
• Organized with strong attention to curriculum quality and relevancy.
• Collaborative and adaptable to innovative teaching methods.
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Coordination skills for managing co-facilitators and logistics.
• Knowledge of digital and AI tools and learning management systems.

Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in practical skills assessment and workplace-based evaluation.
• Proficient facilitation of interactive, learner-centred teaching methodologies in clinical settings.
• Experience in integrating innovative and blended learning approaches into training programmes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, structured, and engaging clinical presentations.
• Management of co-facilitators, training logistics and schedules.
• Competent in the use of digital learning platforms, learning management systems, and basic educational technology 

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and develop curriculum content and structure for nursing and other clinical courses.
• Integrate competency-based learning with practical assessments.
• Collaborate with staff to align curriculum updates with nursing and clinical standards.
• Deliver interactive training sessions tailored to different learning levels.
• Administer practical assessments to evaluate learner competency.
• Coordinate training logistics and schedule with co-facilitators.
• Continuously refine training materials based on learner feedback.
• Manage course evaluations and curriculum quality improvements.
• Stay current on clinical advancements and integrate them into curricula.

Attributes:

• Proactive and dedicated to excellence in clinical education.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, hands-on learning environment.
• Enthusiastic about competency-based education and learner engagement.
• Attentive to detail, with a focus on curriculum relevancy and accuracy.
• Strong leadership in coordinating and overseeing training programs.
• Approachable with strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• A valid drivers licence
• Reliable transport available to travel a radius of 120km to training venues (costs will be reimbursed at SARS rates)
• Available to be away for work 2-3 days at a time as necessary 

Closing Date: 24 July 2026