Clinical Educator: Biokinetics needed at University of Cape Town

Requirements

• Masters’ degree in Biokinetics/ Human Movement Science/ Sport Science/ Exercise Science or related field in Health Sciences.
• Registered as independent Biokineticist with HPCSA for at least 3 years.
• At least one year of experience in teaching to undergraduate or postgraduate students in Biokinetics, Human Movement Science or Exercise Science
• At least three years of experience as a practicing biokineticist within a Biokinetics Practice environment or multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in clinical skills teaching to Biokinetic students and clinical supervision of Biokinetic students.
• Evidence of previous experience in setting up and management of a clinical practice or a project related to health and wellness.  

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience Biokinetics Service Delivery in the Public Health Domain.
• Active member of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA)

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals and assessments to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics groups.
• Design and deliver clinical teaching and assessments for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students via clinical training platforms, case-study presentations, and patient simulation.
• Provide clinical supervision to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students.
• Assist in the curriculum development of a new Biokinetics Undergraduate Qualification.
• Assist with the strategic development of a UCT Interdisciplinary Health Care Practice.
• Manage the setting-up and day-to-day operations of the UCT Biokinetics Practice that will provide Biokinetics Services to incoming patients.
• Lead and plan the development and manage the UCT Biokinetics Practice that will provide Biokinetics services to incoming patients.
• Initiate and manage community-based Health and Wellness programmes for the provision of a clinical training platform for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students.
• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to the operational needs of the Division, including teaching, clinical practice, convening of clinical rotations as well as curriculum development of the new Biokinetics Undergraduate Degree.