Lecturer.2.01 at University of the Witwatersrand

Main purpose of the job:

• The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and deliver teaching and assessments in the FAMH courses, namely Foundations of Public Health and Health Systems Science, the Science and Art of Health and Learning and Person, Family and Community.

Key performance areas:

• Coordination, teaching, assessment and administrative activities for the FAMHXXXX courses as allocated by the Head of Department.
• This will involve liaising with clinical and community sites, students, staff and administrators in the relevant Schools and Departments involved in the courses.

• Delivery of learning events and assessments as allocated by the Head of Department.
• Serve on School, Faculty and University committees as necessary, including the MBBCh 1 and 2 Curriculum Committee.
• Participate in individual and departmental research activities.
• Take part in self-development and further education activities as appropriate.
• Supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research as appropriate.

Minimum requirements for the position:

• Health Professions degree or Masters equivalent qualification in a Health related field, including Medical and Health Humanities
• At least three years’ experience teaching in a healthcare-related field in a Higher Education Institution or three years’ experience working in a discipline related to the course content

Advantage:

• Knowledge of the South African health services;
• Previous experience with coordination, teaching and assessment in Higher Education Health Professions programmes,
• Post-graduate qualification in Higher Education

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 and work as part of the UUME team
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual