Lecturer (1 Post) -Medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

• The University is looking for an energetic, passionate and outstanding academic who will be responsible for Teaching, Learning, Research and Community Engagement in the Department of Practice of Medicine and Clinical Integrated Programmes at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. The incumbent will report to the Head of Department (HoD) and must meet the requirements and competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas below.

REQUIREMENTS

• MMed in Family Medicine or MMed in any of the Clinical Disciplines
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• One (1) year academic experience in a higher education institution or five (5) years’ professional experience in the family medicine field or experience in student supervision in an academic institution
• Publicationsin accredited scientific journal will be a strong recommendation
• Moduleleader or established teaching and learning experience, Curriculum development,
• Innovative teaching methods, Moderation, Students/Peers reviews
• Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or Programme level
• Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MSWord, MS Excel, Internet and competency of ITS

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional knowledge and skill
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonalskills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Clientservice orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving
• Professional and ethicalstandards
• Managing work standards
• Personal impact, stature, and credibility

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement (Theoretical and
• Clinical for both under and postgraduate students)
• Conduct evidence-based clinical practice
• Publish research outcomes in accredited journals
• Supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research
• Play an active role in community engagement
• Familymedicine and primary health care module management
• Develop and participate in curriculum development
• Student educationalsupport and correspondence related to the programme
• Generate original and current student listsfrom the university enrolment platform as well as other required documents
• Capture student results on the ITS System
• Submission ofstudentrecordstoHealthProfessions Councilof SouthAfrica (HPCSA) and address related enquiries
• Ensure proper record keeping
• Undertake associated administrative duties with regard to attendance registers, student registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
• Contributeto the overall development of SMUand actively improve institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by theHoD and/or Dean of the School

Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded to Human Capital and Transformation for the attention of Mr JS Mahlaola, by e-mail to [email protected] by not later than 16h00 on the closing dated as indicated on the advert.

Deadline:18th September,2026