Job Vacancies 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)
• 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
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean of the School

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REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a specialisation in Measure Theory or Functional Analysis or Topology
• One (1) academic experience
• Teaching experience at a tertiary institution, or a five (5) years’ professional experience in the relevant field, or experience in student supervision in an academic institution
• Publications in peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation
• Supervision of postgraduate students is an added advantage
• Curriculum development is an added advantage
• Evidence of participation in community project or community related activities which enhance the scholarly reputation of SMU
• Computer skills, knowledge of mathematical packages such as MATLAB, Octave, Latex and MATHEMATICA
• Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and
• Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency
• Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MSWord, 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

• Undertake teaching and learning at undergraduate levels
• Research and utilise new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning
• Contribute and participate in curriculum development and review
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum
• Contribute to academic student development by identifying students at risk timeously and develop intervention strategies, monitor student progress and make necessary referrals
• Capture student results on the ITS System timeously and accurately
• Ensure proper record keeping
• Compile relevant reports, and communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders
• Undertake associated administrative duties regarding attendance registers, student registration and results, supervision of tests and examinations
• Participation in departmental committees
• Ensure compliance with the University’s safety and health policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean

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REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

• Masters in Diagnostic Radiography
• A full Diagnostic Radiography course should have been covered at undergraduate level
• One (1) year academic experience
• Teaching experience of radiography courses or five (5) years’ experience in radiography
• clinical practice or experience in student supervision in an academic institution
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
• Publications in peer reviewed and/or non- peer reviewed journals will be a strong
• recommendation
• Evidence of participation in community project or community related activities which
• enhance the scholarly reputation of SMU
• Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and
• Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency

SENIOR LECTURER

• PhD in Radiography
• A full Diagnostic Radiography course should have been covered at undergraduate level
• Experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students
• At least five (5) years teaching experience of radiography courses
• Three (3) publications in accredited scientific journals in Radiography
• Successful supervision or co- supervision of a PG student at Masters level
• Evidence of successful curriculum development and academic management
• Module leader or established teaching experience, innovative teaching methods,
• Moderation and Students/Peers reviews
• Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or Programme level
• Experience in managing research programs and postgraduate student supervision
• Experience in development and reviewing of research proposals and dissertations

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

• Formal instruction in the undergraduate and postgraduate Medical, Dental, Science and Health Care Science students
• Co-ordinate undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Be involved in the development of new courses
• Supervise postgraduate students
• At Senior Lecturer level, the incumbent will act as a research project leader and conduct appropriate research independently or in collaboration with colleagues within the university in line with University’s strategic objectives
• Publish research articles in SAPSE accredited journals and present papers at scientific conferences
• Experience in development and reviewing of research proposals and research reports
• Actively improve departmental and institutional culture
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively promote institutional culture
• Engage in community development projects
• Carry out other functions as may be required by the HOD

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REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Ten (10) years academic experience, or ten (10) years research experience from a Science Council
• Twenty (20) publications in scientific accredited journals (cumulative)
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of at least two (2) PhDs and eight (8) Masters
• Curriculum revision or development and external examiner
• Innovative teaching methods, Moderation and Student/Peers reviews
• Have an internationally recognised research area that is (or has the potential to be) internationally impactful
• Research leader or mentor
• Generate significant external funding for research projects
• Substantial scholarship that is recognised at national level or leadership in community engagement
• that is recognised nationally
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School and Institutional level

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Eight (8) years academic experience, or eight (8) years research experience from a Science Council
• Fifteen (15) publications in accredited scientific journals (cumulative)
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of 1 PhD and 4 Masters
• Module revision or development and external examiner
• Curriculum development
• Innovative teaching methods
• Moderation
• Student/Peers reviews
• Generate external funding for research projects
• Substantial scholarship or leadership in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School level

SENIOR LECTURER

• An appropriate PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
• Five (5) years academic experience
• Three (3) publications in scientific accredited journals
• Successful supervision or co-supervision of a Postgraduate student
• Module leader or established teaching experience
• Curriculum development
• Innovative teaching methods
• Moderation
• Students/Peer reviews
• Established scholarship or specialist role in community engagement
• Substantial participation in leadership and administration at departmental or School or programme level

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
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional and ethical standards, personal impact, stature and credibility
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Aligning performance to success
• Facilitating change
• A team player

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Undertake teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise research projects and guide postgraduate students
• Research and utilise new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning
• Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning
• Contribute and participate in curriculum development and review
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and integrate community engagement interventions into curriculum
• Contribute to academic student development by identifying students at risk timeously and develop
• intervention strategies, monitor student progress and make necessary referrals
• Review assessment methods
• Revise and submit programmes for accreditation
• Open to invitation to teach and examine externally
• Develop research projects
• Manage research programmes
• Explore fundraising opportunities for research projects
• Provide consultative services to postgraduate students and staff
• Participate in departmental committees
• Ensure compliance with the University’s safety and health policies and procedures
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean