Senior Lecturer/Coordinator (1 post) at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

REQUIREMENTS

• MMed in Family Medicine
• At least five (5) years academic experience
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• A minimum of three (3) publications in accredited scientific journals
• Module leader or established teaching and learning experience, Curriculum development,
• Innovative teaching methods, Moderation, Students/Peers reviews
• Successful supervision/co-supervision of a postgraduate student at Masters level
• Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or Programme level
• Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and
• Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and competency of ITS

COMPETENCIES

• Technical/professional knowledge and skill
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Client service orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving
• Professional and ethical standards
• Managing work standards
• Personal impact, stature, and credibility

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement (Theoretical and Clinical for both under and postgraduate students)
• Coordinate MMed Programme of the Family Medicine department
• Conduct evidence-based clinical practice
• Publish research outcomes in accredited journals
• Supervise undergraduate and post-graduate research
• Play an active role in community engagement
• Family medicine and primary health care module management
• Develop and participate in curriculum development
• Student educational support and correspondence related to the programme
• Generate original and current student lists from the university enrolment platform as well as other required documents
• Capture student results on the ITS System
• Submission of student records to Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and address related enquiries
• Ensure proper record keeping
• Undertake associated administrative duties with regard to attendance registers, student
• registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
• Contributeto the overall development of SMUand actively improve institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean ofthe School