Lecturer- School of Health Care Science – Department of Human Nutrition – Faculty of Health Sciences needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:            

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Teaching undergraduate medical nutrition therapy conditions with a specific focus on paediatrics nutrition; 
• Clinical supervision of undergraduate students in the medical nutrition field of practice;
• Planning and coordination of the 4th year internship programme (including, but not limited to lectures, placements, facility accreditations and site visits);
• Participating in skills training necessary for paediatrics medical nutrition therapy (undergraduate and postgraduate);
• Coordination of undergraduate modules, including updating course content with current literature and intervention strategies and revising study guides;
• Maintaining the electronic learning environment for students;
• Performing other academic and research duties as may be delegated by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, and Faculty strategic initiatives relating to teaching and learning, research and community engagement; 
• Assist with marketing/ outreach activities of the department (may require weekend work or after hours) 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Dietetics;
• Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner (registered dietitian);
• One DHET accredited publication.   

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Scientific writing skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Recent and up to date clinical experience including paediatric nutrition;
• PhD in Dietetics;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• At least one year of teaching, assessment and clinical supervision of students at a Higher Education Institution.