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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Clinical Co-Ordinator District Hospital (4941 and 4943)

Candidates will be required to be based at one of the health facilities in the Sarah Baartman District (Andries Vosloo Hospital or Settlers Hospital) for on-site academic activities including supervision of students as required by the Discipline.

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
– South Africa — Nelson Mandela Bay Metro — Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Closing date
30 Jan 2026 21:59

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate the delivery of quality teaching and learning of medical students at the clinical training sites ((Andries Vosloo Hospital or Settlers Hospital).
  • Coordinate and conduct relevant assessments of students on the clinical platforms.
  • Provide supervision and mentorship of students at the clinical sites.
  • Enhance the development of fit for purpose primary healthcare-oriented graduates.
  • Foster positive relationships between the university and relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide specialist Family Medicine consultant services at district hospital level
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • To develop and manage the clinical training program of medical students at clinical sites.
  • To support MBCHB curriculum development regarding Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs).
  • To support and contribute to interprofessional learning and collaborative practice.
  • To engage in scholarship of higher education
  • To establish and build relationships on the distributed clinical platform for the Longitudinal District Hospital Clinical Placement.
  • To support clinical services at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
  • To support clinical governance at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
  • To working collaboratively with staff and management at clinical sites.
  • To contribute to continuing professional development of health professionals at clinical training sites.
  • To engage in research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and post graduate Health Science students.
CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care and the District Health system in South Africa
  • Knowledge, skills and expertise appropriate for a specialist Family Physician.
  • Experience in teaching undergraduate health professional students and as a clinical preceptor.
  • Interest and engagement in Health Professions Education.
  • Ability to work flexibly in cross-functional teams in the teaching and development of students in the Medical School and Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in team
  • Recognise and deal with cultural diversity, and establish trust, credibility and respect with the medical programme team, medical students and the clinical team at the district hospital.
  • Experience in engaging with relevant committees including community engagement
  • Ability to consult and provide advice, facilitate discussion and resolve any areas of conflict.
POST REQUIREMENTS
  • MBChB degree (or equivalent HPCSA registrable qualification) Masters or Fellowship in Family Medicine.
  • Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner. Registered with the HPCSA as a Family Medicine Specialist.
  • A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education will be an advantage.
  • Experience and skills
  • A minimum of 5 year’s clinical work experience as an independent Medical Practitioner in South African public and/or private health facilities.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in teaching and learning.  Valid code 08 driver’s license.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft office packages
Notes to candidates

Candidates must provide a cover letter indicating exactly how their skills match to the post requirements and provide a Curriculum Vitae including the names of three referees, certified copies of their qualifications, HPCSA registration, and Driver’s License.

Candidates may be required to give a PowerPoint presentation and participate in such recruitment and selection assessments as determined by the university.

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to shatira.bickoo@mandela.ac.za

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The hospital comprises 36 beds, 2 theatres and casualty. There are x-ray facilities, 3 ultrasounds, mammography, and 160-slice Ct Scan.

The position would suit a candidate that wants to give full expression to his/her qualifications by practicing hospital and outpatient care in private practice.

The scope of work includes general practice, in hospital physician work, surgery, anaesthesia, obstetrics, trauma , emergency medicine and ultrasonography.

The practice is fully electronic and will equip the applicant with a “ diploma in private practice”  by  working with us.

Suitable candidates can e-mail me at brettc@kokstadmedicalcentre.co.za or phone me on 0834523348 for more information.



Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – Department of Global Health

Division of Rural Health (Ukwanda)

Part-time (4/8) Clinical Coordinator: MBChB Programme (Post Level 7) (Two-year fixed-term contract)

(Worcester)

Ref. TGB16/287/1125

 The incumbent will work in Worcester. Engagement with a widely distributed training platform will also be required.

The Division of Rural Health (Ukwanda) seeks to advance rural health as an academic discipline in order to addresses the key issue of health equity, which is central to the mission of the Department of Global Health and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). As an academic Division of Stellenbosch University (SU), Ukwanda aims to be a champion for advancing rural health, locally and globally. Its activities are centred on making a difference to rural health care through service, training and research, with the goal of optimising the health of rural communities.

 The primary focus of this position is to assist the Senior Lecturer MBChB programme (Rural Health) with clinical supervision and support of final year medical students based at the rural distributed training sites. This will include the development and implementation of the final year module of the renewed MBChB curriculum, the Distributed Clinical Apprenticeship.

Duties/Pligte

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the following, under the guidance of the RCS MBChB coordinator:
  • Clinical supervision of final year medical students:
    • o   Clinical supervision of students at Avian Park Clinic, twice weekly, and other sites as needed.
    • o   Site visits to support students based at district hospitals in the Western Cape.
  • Providing academic support by participating in the assessment of final year medical students, presenting workshops, online teaching and developing content for teaching purposes.
  • Working as part of the RCS MBChB team and assisting with carrying out responsibilities of the team.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of the Distributed Clinical Apprenticeship (DCA) module, including visiting rural DCA sites.
  • Participating in activities of the DCA Module team and DCA Implementation team, and carrying out responsibilities allocated by these.
  • Performing duties delegated by the RCS MBChB coordinator and deputising for them when needed.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

  • MBChB or equivalent qualification.
  • Registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner.
  • Prior experience of clinical teaching and training.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Recent work experience within the South African public health sector.
  • Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as experience of using  video-conferencing programs.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Able and willing to be present in Worcester during a full work week

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

  • Experience in developing and delivering academic programmes.
  • Experience in health professions education.
  • Diploma or degree in health professions education.
  • Work experience at a rural district hospital.
  • Verbal proficiency in more than one of South Africa’s official languages.


Published: 11 December 2025

Call for Applications: Second Cohort of SAFP Editorial Fellows (2026)

The South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal invites applications for its Editorial Fellowship Programme, now entering its second year. This initiative is designed to nurture the next generation of clinician-scholars in family medicine and primary care by offering a structured, mentored introduction to academic publishing.

What is the Editorial Fellowship?
An annual, one-year engagement for South African family medicine registrars, the fellowship provides a sheltered learning experience under the supervision and mentorship of the SAFP editorial team. Fellows will gain hands-on exposure to:
Editorial processes: Manuscript triage, peer review analysis, and publication ethics.
Critical appraisal and writing: Producing high-quality editorials and assessing peer reviews.
Leadership and collaboration: Contributing to journal strategy and engaging with national and international networks.
Innovation projects: Fellows may pursue special interests such as digital content creation, podcasts, or design initiatives.
This programme builds on the success of our inaugural cohort, whose reflections highlighted transformative experiences in scholarly communication, leadership development, and creative contributions to the journal’s growth.
Participation is entirely voluntary and unpaid. The estimated time commitment is around 1 to 2 hours per week. Each annual cohort will be limited to two fellows.

Voices from the first cohort and inaugural fellows, Drs Simon Marcus and Mmaphefo Maluleka
“This fellowship was a transformative experience. It deepened my understanding of editorial processes and sharpened my critical appraisal skills.”
“Working closely with senior editors gave me confidence and a sense of belonging in the scholarly community.”
“The opportunity to contribute to the journal’s strategy and creative projects, like podcasts and cover art, was career-shaping.”
“Joining editorial meetings and engaging in discussions on ethics and innovation broadened my perspective on research integrity and impact.”

Why apply?
The fellowship offers:
• Mentorship from experienced editors.
• Opportunities to co-author editorials and CPD articles.
• Participation in editorial board meetings and strategic discussions.
• A platform to shape the future of family medicine scholarship in South Africa.

Eligibility
• All currently enrolled South African family medicine registrars.
• A letter of support from your postgraduate programme convenor or Head of Department (HOD).
• Applicants will be evaluated on their demonstrated interest in scientific publishing, primary care research, communication skills, and commitment to digital communication to promote the journal.

Timeframe
• Fellowship duration: 1 year (2026).
• Application deadline: Monday, 12 January 2026.

How to apply
Submit the following to admin@saafp.org:
• A brief letter of motivation (max 500 words).
• Your CV.
• A letter of support from your programme convenor or HOD.

 

 



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Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: (4941,4942,4943)
-South Africa — Nelson Mandela Bay Metro — Gqeberha

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

Nelson Mandela University is a dynamic African University offering an innovative Health Sciences education model aimed at addressing South African healthcare needs through the country’s 10th medical school on its Missionvale campus. The University is seeking healthcare professionals who embrace the values of Nelson Mandela university and who are committed to living his legacy in creating a more equal and just society for all.
The university seeks to appoint health professionals who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching, learning, and assessments. The successful incumbents will be required to render an effective and efficient service towards the undergraduate medicine clinical programme and specialist Family Medicine consultant services at district hospital level. Candidates will be required to be positioned at the selected health facilities in the Sarah Baartman Health District (Midlands Hospital, Andries Vosloo Hospital and Settlers Hospital) and as required by the academic programme and discipline.

Duties:

This post reports to the Head of Family Medicine at Nelson Mandela University. The key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate the delivery of quality teaching and learning of medical students at the clinical training sites.
  • Coordinate and conduct relevant assessments of students on the clinical platform.
  • Provide supervision and mentorship of students at the clinical sites.
  • Enhance the development of fit for purpose primary healthcare-oriented graduates.
  • Foster positive relationships between the university and relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide specialist Family Medicine consultant services at district hospital level

Performance Areas:

  • To develop and manage the clinical training program of medical students at clinical sites.
  • To support MBCHB curriculum development regarding Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs).
  • To support and contribute to interprofessional learning and collaborative practice.
  • To engage in scholarship of higher education
  • To establish and build relationships on the distributed clinical platform for the Longitudinal District Hospital Clinical Placement.
  • To support clinical services at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
  • To support clinical governance at the district hospital as a consultant Family Physician.
  • To working collaboratively with staff and management at clinical sites.
  • To contribute to continuing professional development of health professionals at clinical training sites.
  • To engage in research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate

Core Competencies:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care and the District Health System in South Africa
  • Knowledge, skills and expertise appropriate for a specialist Family Physician.
  • Experience in teaching undergraduate health professional students.
  • Interest and engagement in Health Professions Education.
  • Ability to work flexibly in cross-functional teams in the teaching and development of students in the Medical School and Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in team
  • Recognise and deal with cultural diversity, and establish trust, credibility and respect with the medical programme team, medical students and the clinical team at the district hospital.
  • Experience in engaging with relevant committees including community engagement
  • Ability to consult and provide advice, facilitate discussion, and resolve any areas of conflict.


Published: 11/04/2025

From the President’s Desk [SA Family Practice Journal]

I have the great honour to pen this communication as the President of the SA Academy of Family Physicians. Over the last few decades, the academy has played a leading role in advocating and organising for the establishment of the discipline of family medicine and the enhancement of district and primary care services in our country. The next 5 years see us building on this work, with several interesting challenges and opportunities before us. The extent to which we respond will largely be dependent on your active engagement in the academy’s structures and activities.



Following the recent increase to the VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% and in line with legislative requirements, kindly note the following:

  • All conference registration and sponsorship invoices as from the 1 May 2025
  • This change will apply to all quotes and invoices [CPD and membership] issued as from 1 May 2025
  • The VAT rate will increase to 15.5% effective 1 May 2025, and all invoices issued on or after this date will reflect the new rate.

[For all quotes issued in April 2025 and prior will have the 15% VAT – but should that quote be converted into an invoice in May 2025 it will be updated to include the 15.5% VAT]

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Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: CKD19/2025
 Professional Support Service, Central Karoo District Office, and Garden Route District

*Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document*. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). ii) Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the applicable University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines.” Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Applications will also be considered for similar posts that becomes vacant in the Central Karoo District for a period of 3 months. All applicants are required to apply simultaneously to the relevant university when they submit their application. The links to the applications portals are as follows: Stellenbosch University: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply. “It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme”

Requirements: 

A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willingness to work overtime. Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Minimum educational qualifications:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

Duties:

Clinical service provision. Participate in the Teaching program. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED). Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports.

Competencies:

Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills.

Enquiries:

Dr H Hendriks, Tel. nr. (023) 414 – 8200



Published: 01 April 2025

The professional boards have granted a 3-month extension from 1 April to 30 June 2025, for all practitioners who are non-compliant.

“The number of CPD points required, applies to a 12-month cycle of CPD programme. For example, if a practitioner is required to annually maintain a minimum of 30 CPD points (25 clinical and 5 ethical), only indicated is required to be CPD compliant and each CPD point is valid for 12 months from the date on which the activity took place.”


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