Lecturer: Dietetics at Nelson Mandela University

Core purpose of the job: • 

• Lecturing (theory and practical skills) and taking full responsibility for various modules, including the administration and coordination of these modules. These modules may include, but are not limited to food service management, nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition and research modules
• Module and programme development, coordination, negotiation and implementation of work integrated learning and supervision of postgraduate students
• Departmental administrative duties. 

Key performance areas:

• Lecturing and taking full responsibility for various modules (both theoretical and practical components) according to the needs of the Department, including the coordination and administration
• Assist with research in the department and supervision of senior undergraduate and postgraduate students in research
• Guide students in work integrated learning and assist in the coordination of work integrated learning
• Assist with academic and operational administration, including development work
• Work closely with the other members of the Department of Dietetics and School of Behavioural and Lifestyle Sciences.

Core competencies:

• Good knowledge of theory and application of the various fields of dietetics
• In-depth experience in working in hospitals and clinics
• Good teaching skills and experience in teaching
• Good relationships with students
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to compile student guides and manuals
• Proven ability to facilitate learning of students in theoretical and practical components of dietetics
• Ability to conduct research and write proposals and articles.

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Dietetics
• At least three years of experience in working in one or more fields of dietetics is necessary
• Educational qualification will be a strong recommendation
• Experience in working with students, especially at a higher education institution
• Must be registered as a dietitian with the HPCSA
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• A PDP will be a strong recommendation
• Ability to work after hours and weekends when required for practical work.
• note that candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to undergo a competency-based assessment of skills. Candidates will be given sufficient time to prepare for this.

Travel between the various campuses of the university, various hospitals and district clinics around Port Elizabeth and other towns and cities in the Eastern Cape will be required.

Enquiries: Prof A Gresse, tel. 041 504 2048 or e-mail [email protected]

Closing date for all applications: 06 March 2020