Lecturer (1 Post) -Nursing 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 Nursing Science 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

• Master’sDegree inNursing Science
• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse, Nurse Educator
• Additional qualification in Post Basic Qualification in: Health Services Management or Nursing Education will be a strong recommendation
• One (1) year academic experience in a higher education institution or Nursing College, or five (5) years’ professional experience in the nursing education field or experience in student supervision in an academic institution
• Publications in peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation
• Proven ability to navigate online platformssuch 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 interpersonal skills
• 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)
• Actively participate and contribute to community engagement initiatives
• Participating in and contributing to curriculum development
• Supervise students and conduct their own research
• Management of allocated nursing science modules and related activities
• Actively participate and contribute to student support and development
• Generate original and currentstudent listsfrom the university enrolment platform as well as other required documents
• Capture student results on the ITS System and ensure proper record keeping
• Submission of student records to South African Nursing Council (SANC) and address related enquiries
• Participate in all quality improvements activities as per the university and departmental rules,
• South African Nursing Council regulations and Council of Higher Education Standards
• Undertake associated administrative duties regarding attendance, student registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
• Ensure compliance with SHE policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD

Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain comprehensive curriculumvitae, certified copiesof allqualifications andcontact detailsofthreereferees,should be forwarded to Human Capital and Transformation for the attention of Mr TR Moletsane, by e-mail to [email protected] by not later than 16:00 on the closing date as stated on the advert.

Deadline:18th September,2026