Clinical Instructor at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

•  BTech in Biomedical Technology or BHSC in Medical Laboratory Sciences
•  Specialised in Clinical Pathology
•  Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Scientist for at least 3 years.
•  Driver’s license.

Additional Recommendations:

•  Experience in training of students in Clinical Practice in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biomedical Technology
•  Good organisational and administrative skills.
•  Networking and leadership skills.
•  Proficiency in scientific writing and communications skills.
•  A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player.
•  Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power-point, internet and email use.
•  Registered or ready to register for a Master Degree.

Summary of Duties:

•  Undertake practical training and assessment.
•  Conduct student practicals.
•  Co-ordinate Clinical Practice.
•  Monitor student’s progress in Clinical Practice.
•  Co-ordination and invigilation of theoretical assessments.
•  Ensure quality control in the Clinical Technology Skills Laboratory, as well as manage the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
•  Supervise, train and assess undergraduate students in the Clinical Technology Skills Laboratory.
•  Co-ordinate and manage work preparedness programme for students.
•  Co-ordination of discretionary clinical grant.
•  Communication with students through traditional and online mediums.
•  Involved in community engagement projects.
•  Undertake any additional duties assigned by HOD.
•  Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.