Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Family Medicine Medical School Medical School
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Education / Teaching
Medical Education, University Professor
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 Scienceseducation model aimed at addressing South African healthcare needs through the country’s 10thmedical school on its Missionvale campus. The University is seeking healthcare professionals whoembrace the values of Nelson Mandela university and who are committed to living his legacy in creatinga more equal and just society for all.
The university seeks to appoint health professionals who will contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, learning, and assessments in the discipline of Family Medicine and Primary Care.
This post reports to the Head of Family Medicine key responsibilities are to:
- Coordinate the delivery of quality teaching and learning of medical students at the clinical training sites in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Sarah Baartman district.
- Mentor students in professionalism, communication, and patient-centred care.
- Provide positive constructive feedback to students.
- Coordinate the academic program, including end-of-module assessments, for undergraduate medical students in the discipline of Family Medicine.
- Foster positive relationships between the university and relevant stakeholders.
- Engage in Faculty Development relevant to the core purpose of the job.
- Support relevant research activities.
- To coordinate and oversee the academic training programme relevant to Family Medicine.
- To facilitate quality teaching and learning in the discipline of Family Medicine and Primary care.
- To support and contribute to interprofessional learning and collaborative practice.
- To engage in Faculty development and scholarship of higher education
- To working collaboratively with staff and management at clinical sites.
- To contribute to quality patient care at clinical training sites,
- To engage in research activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and post graduate Health Science students.
- 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.
- 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.
- A MBChB (or equivalent) degree (NQF level
8) - An MMed in Family Medicine (NQF level
9) and Fellowship of College of Family Physicians - Current registration with the HPCSA as a Family Medicine Specialist
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical teaching
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver’s licence
- A postgraduate qualification in Health Professions Education
- Clinical experience in a rural district hospital
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.
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to charlinec.za
Prof. K. Naidoo (HOD-Family Medicine) Prof Z Soji (Acting Executive Dean)
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