Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Clinical Pharmacology Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills of Clinical Pharmacology by Medical and Health Sciences students
• To enhance the development of fit for purpose primary healthcare-oriented graduates through the teaching of Clinical Pharmacology

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To participate in the curriculum development of Clinical Pharmacology in the MBChB Program.
• To teach, assess and provide timeous feedback to medical and health science students.
• To develop and utilize a variety of creative teaching methodologies, including blended and online approaches for Clinical Pharmacology learning and teaching.
• To work together with the Faculty of Health Sciences to establish and build relationships on the clinical healthcare platform.
• To supervise students for Clinical Pharmacology learning and teaching as needed at clinical training sites.
• To support and contribute to interprofessional learning opportunities.
• To take an active role in research, including the supervision of undergraduate and post graduate Health Science students.
• To interact with stakeholders in the areas of Clinical Pharmacology.
• To perform academic administrative duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES
In-depth knowledge of the theory and application of Clinical Pharmacology in a clinical setting.

• Experience in teaching, learning, and assessment of health science students from a student centred approach
• Experience in blended learning and teaching.
• Experience in the development of curricula and learning material in Clinical Pharmacology
• Experience in stakeholder liaison and networking in the Pharmacology sphere
• Ability to work flexibly in cross-functional teams in the teaching and development of students in the Medical School and Faculty of Health Sciences.

Post Requirements
Education

• A relevant Masters’ degree in Clinical Pharmacology

Registration

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist

Experience And Skills

• 3-5 years’ work experience in the Clinical Pharmacology field
• 2 years teaching experience in Clinical Pharmacology at university level Valid driver’s license.