Clinical Facilitator at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Facilitating the teaching and learning of clinical skills for MBChB students within a simulated learning environment, ensuring alignment with curriculum outcomes and best practices in health professions education.
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting the assessment of clinical skills for MBChB students, primarily within simulation-based learning settings, including formative and summative assessment activities.
• Planning, preparing, and implementing clinical skills teaching sessions, ensuring appropriate learning resources, equipment, and simulation scenarios are available and effectively utilised.
• Developing and reviewing study materials, lesson plans, learning activities, and peer-assisted learning tools to support student learning and engagement.
• Collaborating and communicating with the Clinical Skills Unit (SCSU) staff regarding session requirements, scheduling, equipment needs, and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth delivery of teaching and assessment activities.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within clinical skills education through participation in curriculum development, quality assurance processes, and the evaluation of teaching and assessment practices.
• Providing guidance and support to students in developing clinical competence, professional behaviour, communication skills, and confidence within a safe learning environment.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• At least two years' experience in facilitation and/or assessment of clinical skills for higher education students.
• At least three years' appropriate experience in a clinical area.
• The ability to solve problems independently and effectively.
• The ability to work together in a team in challenging conditions.
• The ability to manage conflict.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Own transport and a valid driver's licence, as well as the willingness to travel to distributed clinical sites.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education/Health Sciences Education/Nursing Education.
• Experience in the teaching and assessment of students in simulation.
• Current BLS for Health Care Provider certificate.
• Any of the following courses: ACLS, ANLS, PBLS of APLS, ATLS, or ITLS.

Closing Date : 18-Sep-2026