Clinical Educator: Dermatology at University of Cape Town

Requirements:

•  Health Sciences related qualification NQF 8
• Appropriate registration with the relevant regulatory authority (HPCSA/SANC)
• 3 years' experience in a Dermatology clinical setting
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint, email and internet)
• Fluency in English, and Afrikaans or isiXhosa
• Good interpersonal, communication and management skills
• Keen interest in research and community outreach programmes
• Interest as a learning facilitator and teacher.

Advantageous

• MBChB degree

Responsibilities

The Clinical Educator will be required to:

• Be part of the ward team in phototherapy, topical skin and wound care, as well as patch testing
• Use above skills to provide practical training to 5th year undergraduate medical students
• Provide co-supervision to 4th and 5th year undergraduate medical students during their Special Study Modules
• Provide primary dermatology teaching: 3rd to 6th medical students and registrars
• Provide tutoring to Dermatology nurses (and occasionally to Allied Health professionals)
• Coordinate the Dermatology Nursing short course (and diploma when re-instated)
• Coordinate the Community dermatology outreach program
• Offer teaching and research assistance for collaborative research projects within the division
• Travel to community clinics in the Cape Town area when teaching is required
• Participate in divisional academic activities that improve teaching, learning and research
• Independent travel to and between respective learning sites.

Closing date:  20 May 2026