Lecturer (Clinical Facilitator) (2-Year Fixed Term Contract) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing) at University of Johannesburg

• The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a professional nurse and midwife, post basic midwifery and neonatal nursing science / midwife specialist, nurse educator, assessor and moderator, who will contribute actively towards teaching and learning, research and community engagement in-line with the vision, mission, and goals of the University of Johannesburg.
• The successful candidate is expected to undertake undergraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in midwifery teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in line with the departmental and Faculty specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and assess students, prepare study material in undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in midwifery students.
• Be available for contact sessions with midwifery students.
• Research in the midwifery discipline articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of midwifery through research and publications.
• Share in the administration and management of the Department and Faculty.
• Invigilate during University examinations and assessments.
• Participate in official gatherings of the University and committees to which the incumbent has been nominated.
• Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
• Participate in University – linked community development projects.
• Do anything reasonably requested by the Head of Department and Executive Dean.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF 9) in midwifery.
• Must be registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a post basic/ postgraduate diploma in midwifery qualification.
• Registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in the relevant midwifery discipline.
• Experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / post basic/postgraduate diploma in midwifery students.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command of the relevant field of Midwifery and the latest education and clinical practice trends
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
• Excellent organizing ability and administration skills
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Effective communication and relationship management skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to self-manage own research group
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
• Strong work ethic.
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the use of a simulation laboratory.
• Previous relevant experience in a university environment