Clinical Preceptor (P003000) (Re-Advertisement) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Accompaniment of undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical health facilities and training of students in clinical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical accompaniment  

• Training and debriefing of students to ensure the preparedness of students for clinical rotations.
• Accompany undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical facilities.
• Compile and submit reports in line with South African Pharmacy Council requirements.

Simulation training  

• Assist in training students in simulation facilities to develop and enhance clinical skills.
• Support students in using software platforms used in both private and public healthcare settings.
• Supervise students’ application of clinical and software-related skills in simulation environments.
• Facilitate and conduct structured assessments of students’ work-based learning (WBL) and clinical competencies using approved tools.

Administration of visits to clinical facilities  

• Coordinate clinical rotation visits in line with the Memorandum of Agreement with the North-West Department of Health (NWDoH)
• Provide training to preceptors as identified by the NWDoH and other partners.
• Organise and maintain communication with clinics, schools, hospitals and community pharmacies to facilitate visits of students to these facilities.
• Coordination of the 2nd semester program for final year students with the coordinator of LIWC (Learning in Workplace and community).
• Oversee student group logistics, including the use of the WISL system where applicable.

Other tasks

• Participate in and coordinate outreach initiatives that enhance student involvement in addressing real-world health issues and promote social accountability.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of the school activities such as the annual symposium and industry day to foster academic–industry collaboration and student professional development.
• Support the strategic growth of the programme by fostering relationships with diverse industries and promoting international collaborations to enrich academic and clinical learning.

Minimum requirements

• A BPharm degree (NQF level 8) in general Pharmacy.
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ evidence of experience in a hospital pharmacy (private/public).

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Membership with the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles of pharmacy as present in the BPharm curriculum.
• Computer literacy (Word and Excel).
• Ability to perform as a leader in training programmes for undergraduate BPharm students.
• Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to perform independently, systematically, accurately and solve problems.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to perform internally and externally on different levels.
• Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships with students and colleagues in the health environment.

Apply by: 14 October 2025