Associate Lecturer.2.01 needed at University of the Witwatersrand

Main purpose of the job

• The main purpose of this position is to provide small group clinical skills training and assessment to medical students in the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) at Wits Medical School. 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.

Key performance areas

• Preparation and delivery of teaching activities, teaching materials and online materials to support the delivery of the clinical skills program in the GEMP course.
• Participation in assessment processes of UUME such as OSCE and MCQ assessments, including setting and marking of these. Training and support will be provided.
• Be prepared to work and teach in a variety of settings/wards and distributed clinical skills units as the need arises and as directed by the Director of UUME – for example, but not limited to, teaching and participating in simulations, running workshops for student societies, providing extra lessons for students in need, etc.
• Engage in medical education research activities.
• 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:

• MBBCh (medical doctor) degree from an accredited South African University
• Registered, and in good standing, with the HPCSA as an Independent medical practitioner
• A South African citizen
• Evidence of a passion for medical education

Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application

• Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.
• Any postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education
• An ability to speak two or more (includes English) of the eleven official South African languages

Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant

• Passionate and enthusiastic clinician who is still clinically active
• 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