Vacancy: SMU Lecturer (1 post) (5 year Fixed Term Contract) Ref: 66/2022/MJM/P7

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NELSON MANDELA FIDEL CASTRO PROGRAMME (NMFC)

Senior Lecturer (1 post)
(5-year fixed term contract)
Ref: 16/2022/MJM/P7

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) offers professional health sciences training and education in a range of fields through excellence in teaching, learning, innovative research and community engagement. SMU is situated in Ga- Rankuwa (North of Pretoria) and the following position(s) is/are currently available:

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South African Family Practice Articles

Patient safety incidences: Perspectives of South African audiologists May 19, 2025
Background: Patient safety incidents (PSIs) in audiology have received limited attention compared to other health care professions in South Africa, despite their potential to significantly impact patient well-being. This study explores audiologists’ experiences of PSIs and the factors contributing to their emergence.Methods: A qualitative, contextual, descriptive exploratory research design was employed. Individual semi-structured online interviews were conducted […]
Suvishka Barath
Sedentary behaviour of pregnant women in South Africa: A cross-sectional study May 19, 2025
Background: Sedentary behaviour is a growing global public health concern that affects not only the general population but also pregnant women. Inactivity during pregnancy could have implications for the development of cardio-metabolic complications such as prenatal obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, as well as mental well-being. Encouraging light prenatal physical exercise is crucial in improving […]
Uchenna B. Okafor
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on hypertension among patients in a district hospital May 15, 2025
Background: Hypertension is a major global public health issue, with effective management relying heavily on patient adherence to lifestyle changes and medication. Understanding demographic influences on these behaviours is vital for targeted intervention. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among patients at a district hospital in Tshwane, South Africa.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study […]
Eslah H.H. Ahmed
Non-urgent patients in emergency centres in Western Cape district health services April 30, 2025
Background: Non-urgent patients are frequently found in emergency centres (ECs) and contribute to prolonged waiting times, overcrowding, high workloads and reduced quality of care. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of lead clinicians regarding patient attendance at ECs with non-urgent conditions in Western Cape district, South Africa.Methods: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study in […]
Michael Pather
Implementation of the patient safety incident guideline in district health services, Western Cape April 30, 2025
Background: South Africa has implemented a patient safety incident reporting and learning system (PSIRLS) in 2022. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of this PSIRLS in the district health services of the Western Cape.Methods: A convergent parallel mixed methods study was conducted within a practice-based research network. Qualitative data were collected through 15 […]
Robert J. Mash

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