Lecturer Emergency Medical Care Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• Nelson Mandela University is busy expanding the Bachelor’s degree program in Emergency Medical Care (B.EMC) presented in the Eastern Cape and seeks to fill a position with an enthusiastic, broad-thinking Emergency Care Practitioner. The recipient of this post will be expected to contribute to the learning experience of students on the programme, conduct appropriate research in health care, and be supportive towards strengthening relevant interphases between academia, commerce and government services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To lecture rescue & medical care modules within the B.EMC program
• To build relationships with the various role-players in the field
• To organise annual disaster exercises with the local Emergency Medical Services
• To conduct, publish and promote research in Emergency Medical Care
• To engage in health promotion community projects
• To assist with the presentation of Short Learning Programmes and CPD activities.
• To assist with assessments and exams whenever needed in the Department.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•  Possess expert knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services
•  Proven expertise in the field of rescue operations
•  Experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate level
•  Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills
•  Good administrative skills

POST REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the following non-negotiable requirements:
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of Emergency Medical Care or B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

• At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Physical fitness

• Must be physically fit to practice in the field of rescue.

Added advantages.

• Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator with the HPCSA will be an advantage.
• Completion of any formal educational qualification or any short course in facilitation of assessment or moderation will be an advantage.
• Experience in the Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.
• Publication of any research and or articles in the field of EMC