Job TitleLECTURER.2.01LocationOrganization NameOrthopaedic Surgery (Johannesburg Hospital)Department DescriptionClinical Educator (Lecturer) (70%) - AC.08 Permanent
The Wits School of Clinical Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified health professionals, to assist in the training of undergraduate students as a clinical educator on the extended clinical training platform. This clinical educator will train medical students in clinical, procedural and communication-related knowledge and skills in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. Specialist consultants, medical officers and other categories of staff who train students must balance service and training commitments. In a working partnership with these clinicians (employed as joint appointments), a clinical educator reinforces, reviews and expands on the experiential learning in the wards and outpatients departments available in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department settings. Key performance indicators include categories for self-development and growth. In addition, the clinical educator will facilitate provision of holistic support for Orthopaedic Surgery students where needed for their academic success.
This is a part time permanent post (subject to probation period).
Location
Location of training sites includes Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital (CMJAH), Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), Helen Joseph Hospital (HJH), Rahimma Moosa Child & Mother Hospital (RMCMH), Leratong Hospital (LH), Klerksdorp Provincial Hospital (KPH), Sebokeng Hospital (SH), Edenvale Hospital (EH), Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital (TMRH). The successful applicant will visit these clinical training sites, rotating between sites at the different academic health complexes. Candidates must be willing to travel.Brief DescriptionRequirements to apply for this position:
MBChB or master s degree in the relevant fieldRegistration with the Health Professions Council of SATeaching and research experienceMinimum 4 years post community service (or equivalent) clinical experienceSound knowledge and experience of South African Health ServicesRecommended skills/ qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application
Experience in Clinical OrthopaedicsDiploma in Orthopaedic SurgerySpecialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent experiencePostgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions educationStrong interest in technology-enabled learningStrong collaboration skillsAbility to networkExperience in drafting of in-person and online training materialsResponsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be:Training of the Orthopaedic Surgery undergraduate students in clinical, procedural and communication-related competence, with a focus on bedside teaching, emergency medicine consultation and small groupclassroom tutorialsLiaison with joint appointees and other trainers to partner in the training of students on the managementof the undifferentiated patient in primary and emergency first-contact care settingsMonitoring of the resources and training at the relevant sites on behalf of Wits SOCM, with early identification of challenges.Liaison with academic and clinical leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery both centrally and on the extended clinical training platformAssessment of students' clinical, procedural and communication-related competence.Identification of vulnerable students and facilitation of psychosocial support.Involvement in research and publicationOversight of mentoring programs of students.Additional Duties
Liaison with other clinical educators, to support their training of students in partnership with site-based cliniciansEngagement with academic/clinical leadership at facilities on the extended clinical training platform, whom have the responsibility for governance of staff and students within their respective settings.Involvement in activities of the FHS clinical skills unit and clinical simulation unit, to align quality of learning centrally and peripherallyLiaison with university IT-project management team, on matters concerning the IT-related environment (connectivity, data, coverage, devices) on the extended clinical training platform on behalf of the Orthopaedic Surgery and Wits SOCM, with early identification of challenges.Link for the criteria: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:7ca2e46b-deac-4562-b779-b74c595b831aDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyTo apply:
Please apply via I-Recruitment https://irec.wits.ac.za by: 30 May 2025
Please submit covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees via I-Recruitment https://irec.wlts.ac.za.
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