Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Nursing) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description

The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a lecturer qualified and registered by the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and Midwife, Postbasic Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science, 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 and postgraduate teaching and research supervision respectively, contribute to the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programme teaching and curricula and, where necessary, become involved in community engagement activities, in line with the Department and Faculty specific objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach, supervise, and assess students, prepare study material in undergraduate and postgraduate diploma in Midwifery.
• Be available for contact sessions with students.
• Research in the midwifery that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Improve and increase personal knowledge of midwifery through research and publications.
• Contribute 0.5 research output units per year.
• 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

• The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree (NQF 9) in the relevant discipline. 
• Must be currently registered with SANC as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Post Basic Midwife. 
• Current registration with SANC as a nurse educator, assessor, and moderator.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience of midwifery in an academic tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in the midwifery discipline.
• Proven experience in clinical accompaniment of undergraduate / post basic midwifery students.

Recommendations:

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

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent command of the 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.