Lecturer - Department of Family Medicine

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

LECTURER

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting and facilitating group discussions, mentoring the BCMP students, and being part of a local teaching team in a Clinical Learning Centre (CLC). This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities at CLCs identified by the UP Clinical Associate Programme Co-ordinating Team:

• Group discussions;
• MiniCEX assessments/observed consultations;
• Bedside teaching;
• Skills training;
• Training and mentoring students.

He/she will also render clinical services while working alongside students and at other times in order to maintain and improve own clinical skills. The incumbent will be expected to stay up to date with medical knowledge and new developments in the field of Primary Health Care as applicable to Clinical Associates. It will also be expected of the successful candidate to enrol for an applicable postgraduate degree.

Additional duties will include the following:

• Assisting with compiling, administering and marking tests, exams and OSCE’s;
• Setting and marking assignments;
• Developing CLC’s and their teaching platforms;
• Assisting with CPD programmes designed for qualified Clinical Associates;
• Initiating and participating in research activities related to the BCMP programme;
• Delivering interactive lectures to BCMP and other students
• Other educational duties as assigned by the BCMP programme.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BCMP-degree;
• A health science related Master’s degree;
• Registration with the Medical and Dental Board of the HPCSA.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• The ability to teach undergraduate BCMP students;
• Research skills to inter alia search on the internet and find evidence-based solutions;
• Proficiency in the clinical skills and medical knowledge of the Clinical Associate profession.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A Code 10 Drivers licence with PDP;
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel);
• UP graduate of the BCMP programme.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 405 655 to R 537 030 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 7 October 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Dr Murray Louw, Tel. (012) 356 3310, or e-mail: Murray.Louw@up.ac.za.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­15 December 2016, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.