Institution: Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care [Faculty of Health Sciences]

The Division of Family Medicine seeks to invite applications for the above permanent full-time position. This permanent post (academic clinical pay line; medical specialist in family medicine) will strengthen our team and provide a suitable candidate with an opportunity to pursue a full-time scholarly role in family medicine and primary care. This position aims to develop and coordinate the Saldanha Bay sub-district (West Coast District) as a distributed interprofessional teaching and learning platform for UCT health sciences undergraduate and postgraduate students. While this is not a joint post, the incumbent will closely partner with the sub-district and district clinical and managerial team in the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The post is based in Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay sub-district.

Requirements:

• Registration and in good standing with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner and as a Medical Specialist (Family Medicine).
• MBChB with a postgraduate qualification in family medicine: MMed in Family Medicine and FCFP(SA).
• The minimum experience includes five years of post-community service in diagnostic clinical practice (at the primary care level) in the public or private healthcare sectors.
• Two years of clinical teaching, learning and supervision experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• One year of formal academic teaching, learning and assessment experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate students at a higher education institution.
• Familiarity with the South African healthcare system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Organisational ability, planning and effective time management.
• Computer skills related to Microsoft Office 365.
• A valid driver’s license.

Advantages:

• A postgraduate qualification in health sciences education will be advantageous.
• Clinical experience and demonstrable training in palliative care.
• Experience in research and postgraduate research supervision.
• Experience in participating in and leading community-orientated primary care projects in partnership with community stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

The scope of responsibility for this position includes:
• Develop and deliver teaching, learning, and assessment activities for undergraduate and postgraduate health sciences students in the West Coast District, specifically in family medicine, primary care, and palliative care.
• Coordinate and manage teaching and educational activities in the sub-district, specifically interprofessional teaching/learning activities for UCT undergraduate students from all health sciences programmes.
• Initiate, participate in and supervise relevant research activities under the guidance of the Division of Family Medicine in partnership with the Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine in the Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care (FaCE).
• Develop and sustain appropriate relationships with all relevant role-players and stakeholders, including relevant personnel at the Vredenburg District Hospital, the Saldanha Bay sub-district and the West Coast district, as well as NGOs and local private practitioners.
• Participate in faculty activities such as staff meetings, development activities, strategic planning, and administrative meetings. Represent the faculty on the relevant district health administrative structures (such as the Saldanha Bay Sub-district Joint Task Team).
• Support clinical governance and clinical service responsibilities as designated by the sub-district management team, including community-orientated primary care projects and activities.

The incumbent will report to the head of the division and work closely with course convenors in the department.
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The appointment will be on UCT Academic Clinical conditions of service. The annual cost of employment, including benefits will be based on the University’s clinical pay line which is aligned to OSD rates.

Applicant information:

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). (Link for internal applicants) and (Link for external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.
Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position and
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405.
Closing date: 13 October 2024

http://To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). (Link for internal applicants) and (Link for external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: • Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position and • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process. Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405. Closing date: 13 October 2024 Website: https://health.uct.ac.za/home/family-community-and-emergency-care Reference number: ID816
Website: https://health.uct.ac.za/home/family-community-and-emergency-care
Reference number: ID816