Lecturer.2.01 - Psychiatry at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Performance areas

The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be the

• Coordination of the clinical training of medical students in the final two years (MBBCh 5 to MBBCh 6) of the MBBCh degree including the general management of the clinical rotations and integrating processes. This post will have specific focus on the final 2 years of the MBBCh degree.
• Act as a liaison staff member between the department of Psychiatry UG committee and students to improve and enhance the educational environment for students.
• Assist the clinical departments with overseeing the allocation of students in the Extended Academic Platform (EAP) ensuring fair allocations across the EAP.
• Assist with organization and review of GEMP course materials (handbooks, notes, etc.).
• Be prepared to work in a variety of settings as determined by the supervisor (the HOD, Department of Psychiatry and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education).
• The incumbent will be working with medical students in improving their clinical skills through tutorials and practical sessions.
• Will prepare teaching, teaching materials and web pages to support the delivery of the clinical and communication skills programme.
• Participate in assessment process such as MCQs, OSCE and OSPE including setting and marking of these, in particular, the integrated examinations in MBBCh 5 and 6.
• Assist with faculty staff development through workshops to train staff and simulated patients.

Minimum requirements to apply for this position:

• The successful applicant must have:
• MBBCh (medical doctor) degree from an accredited South African University
• Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (DMH or MMED / FC Psych (SA)Registration and be in good standing, with the HPCSA as an Independent medical practitioner
• An interest in teaching psychiatry and mental health

Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application

• Previous experience with teaching medical students including their assessment, curriculum development and evaluation and/or student support
• Degree/Diploma in Health Sciences Education, completed or nearing completion
• Exposure to research

 Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant

• Team player with a heart for collaborative approach to delivering goals.
• Passionate and enthusiastic individual with a strong task focus
• Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
• Self-motivated, able to work independently
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual