Main purpose of the job
Additional duties are specified in the Key performance areas section below. The post is aimed at developing the skills, knowledge and experience of young South African clinicians who have a keen interest in undergraduate medical education.The post is part time to specifically enable the post holder to still be clinically/research active on their off days (usually Mondays) (to do locums, etc.) or do something else (like research, etc).
Location
Wits Medical School, Parktown, Johannesburg
Key performance areas
- Engagement with other academic and admin colleagues to support and contribute to the development, administration and delivery of the Simulation and Case Application Sessions (CAS) in the GEMP 1-2 course. Guidance and support will be provided.
- Engage actively in the provision of academic support to GEMP students who need it, within the bounds of the post holders skills and knowledge base.Guidance and support will be provided.
- Participation in assessment processes of UUME such as MCQ and OSCEs assessments, including setting and marking of these. Training and support will be provided.
- Support UUMEs various academic processes in terms of teaching/learning and assessment as directed by the Director of UUME.
- Act as mentor and role model to the GEMP students
- Assistance with faculty staff development through workshops to train staff and simulated patients.
Minimum requirements to apply for this position:
- A clinical degree in health sciences in either Medicine, Dentistry or BCMP from an accredited University
- Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA
- A South African citizen or Permanent resident of the RSA.
- Evidence of a passion for, and experience in medical education
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students
- Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education e.g. Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Health Science Education
- An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages
- Passionate and enthusiastic educator who is keen to explore and develop new ideas in education.
- Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students
- Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of the UUME team
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual
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