The incumbent in this position will be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. He/She will report to the Head of Department (HOD): Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas below.

REQUIREMENTS

• MBCHB
• MMed: Family Medicine
• At least three (3) years teaching experience with undergraduate medical students
• Registration with the HPCSA for independent practice
• At least two (2) years of lecturing experience in an institution of Higher Learning, or 5 years’ professional experience in the relevant field
• Publications in peer reviewed and/or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation
• Demonstration of innovation in the discipline will be an added advantage
• Evidence of participation in community project or community related activities
• 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
• Excellent computer skills
• Strategic direction and leadership
• Resource management
• Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Decision-making and problem solving
• Transformational leadership
• Formal presentation
• Mentoring and coaching
• Professional and ethical standards
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Continuous learning
• Student focus
• Facilitating change

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordinating, reviewing and quality assuring the implementation of undergraduate teaching, learning and assessment of NMFC MBChB VI students and programme (e.g. basic science and pathology, history taking, examination, diagnosis and management of conditions relevant to disciplines such as Family Medicine & PHC, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, etc.)
• Teamwork and collaborating with various disciplines and professions within the University in order to achieve integration of case and task based learning activities
• Leading and participating in a wide spectrum of community-based service-learning and community health
• Proving direction for socially accountable undergraduate MBChB curriculum development, review and transformation
• Upgrade of course content/development of new course materials and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the sector/discipline aligned with the school and programme objectives
• Reflect on, and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning including identification of learning media and application of appropriate assessment methods
• Reflect on, select and use suitable reference material and professional preparation of notes to supplement prescribed textbooks, develop learning guides
• Providing efficient and reliable administrative support to undergraduate students and staff in various academic departments
• Monitor student progress and timeously identify students at risk thus developing appropriate intervention strategies including supplementary instruction, mentoring and coaching
• Develop, review and Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research and academic administration functions
• Contribute to quality assurance through appropriate committee meetings and development of quality assurance improvement strategies including feedback from relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the expansion of academic related decision-making and development of tailored action plans
• Co-ordinates safety inspections, interventions and proactively monitor and enforce compliance to Health and Safety policies, processes and procedures
• Providing support to students in their development as productive health care professionals through the mentorship programme
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively promote institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dean

Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered.

Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive
curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr MJ Mopai, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or e-mail applications in MS Word and PDF format, to hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za
The applications may also be posted OR hand delivered to (place in the application box):
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3624
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

The university reserves the right to make or not to make an appointment.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for teaching and learning, research and community engagement and to provide support to the department/school in pursuit of its academic objectives. He/She will report to the Head of Department (HOD): Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and must meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the following key performance areas below.

REQUIREMENTS

LECTURER

• MBCHB
• M Med: Family Medicine
• Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Officer or Registrar or Specialist
• At least two (2) years of lecturing experience in an institution of Higher Learning, or 5 years’ professional experience in the relevant field
• Publications in peer reviewed and/or non-peer reviewed journals will be a strong recommendation
• Demonstration of innovation in the discipline will be an added advantage
• Evidence of participation in community project or community related activities
• 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

SENIOR LECTURER

• MBCHB
• M Med: Family Medicine
• Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Officer or Registrar or Specialist
• At least three (3) years of lecturing experience in Institutions of Higher Learning
• A proven track record in research, with at least three (3) publications in accredited journals
• Successful supervision or co- supervision of a PG student at masters level
• A developed research area that is (or has the potential to be) institutionally/ regionally impactful
• A proven track record of lecturing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Demonstration of innovation in the discipline will be an added advantage
• Evidence of 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
• Excellent computer skills
• Strategic direction and leadership
• Resource management
• Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Decision-making and problem solving
• Transformational leadership
• Formal presentation
• Mentoring and coaching
• Professional and ethical standards
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Continuous learning
• Student focus
• Facilitating change

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment events with students pertaining to Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and including at Primary Health Care level involving patients with undifferential diagnosis and/or medical emergencies
• Upgrade of course content/development of new course materials and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the sector/discipline aligned with the school and programme objectives
• Reflect on and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning including identification of learning media and application of appropriate assessment methods.
• Reflect on, select and use suitable reference material and professional preparation of notes to supplement prescribed textbooks, develop learning guides
• Contribute to the development and integration of community engagement interventions into academic curriculum
• Facilitate for the creation of simulated situations during which the practical components of the syllabus can be implemented effectively achieving the mostly desired learning objectives.
• Plan for and develop assessment questions and OSCE stations
• Monitor and supervise tests and examinations thus accordingly recording students’ results
• Develop, revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies
• Monitor student progress and timeously identify students at risk thus developing appropriate intervention strategies including supplementary instruction, mentoring and coaching
• Develop, review and Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research and academic administration functions
• Contribute to quality assurance through appropriate committee meetings and development of quality assurance improvement strategies including feedback from relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the expansion of academic related decision-making and development of tailored action plans
• Co-ordinates safety inspections, interventions and proactively monitor and enforce compliance to Health and Safety policies, processes and procedures
• Initiate and conduct appropriate research thus contributing to a scholarship footprint at educational and other conferences and publishing results and keeping abreast of professional literature and curriculum development
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively promote institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD

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Applications from the employment agencies will not be considered.

Typed applications (quoting the reference number) which should contain comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr MJ Mopai, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or by e-mail at hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za

The applications may also be posted OR hand delivered to (placing in an application box):
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi street, Ga-Rankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P.O Box, 68, MEDUNSA, 0204

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521 3624.
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 27 October 2023

Stellenbosch University is an inclusive, innovative, and future-focused institution, a place of discovery and excellence where both staff and students are thought leaders in advancing knowledge in the service of all stakeholders.

Overview of Division
The Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care focuses on education, research, and service delivery. At an undergraduate level, the Division is instrumental to teaching and training on primary health care and district health services for the MBChB programme. At a postgraduate level the Division trains specialists in family medicine and has PhD, MPhil, and Diploma programmes. Key research interests are non-communicable diseases, community-orientated primary care, and family medicine education. Many of the staff are joint staff with the Department of Health and Wellness and are engaged with service delivery as well as policy development.

Term: Permanent, external funding dependent

Duties:
Clinical training of undergraduate MBChB students
Coordinates middle phase medical student clinical rotation
Assists with coordination of late phase medical student clinical rotations
Contributes to development and later coordination of modules within the new MBChB curriculum and in particular the final year Distributed Apprenticeship clinical rotation
Provides clinical training and clinical teaching on family medicine and primary health care
Support the Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Collaborates in applied research projects
Support assessments of students as needed
Support teaching of other students as needed, including postgraduate students
Requirements:
Registered as a medical practitioner with the HPCSA
At least 3-years clinical experience in family medicine, district health services or primary health care
Ability to effectively coordinate teams of people and complex projects
Proven excellent communication skills and interpersonal relations
Recommendations:
Qualification in health professions education or family medicine
Experience of clinical training or clinical teaching
Experience of participating in or performing research
Commencement of duties : 1 January 2024
Closing date: 31 July 2023
Enquiries regarding the job content: Prof. B Mash 021 938 9170 or rm@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636.
To apply on line https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Pages/careers.aspx

Daily Maverick Article 

Given the many benefits of including family physicians in primary healthcare and district hospital teams, it is surprising that most provinces have so far missed the opportunity to strengthen their services in this way.

By Prof Bob Mash

A practical, ‘how to’ guide of medical procedures conducted by family physicians
• Covers basic principles, equipment required and detailed explanation of medical procedures
• Simple, clear line drawings outline important skills
• Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage

Print ISBN: 978-0-627-03979-9

eBook ISBN: 978-0-627-039805

Publication date:  February 2023