Description:
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.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
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 levelKEY 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 expe