Requirements to apply for this position:
MBChB or masters degree in the relevant field
Registration with the Health Professions Council of SA
Teaching and research experience
Minimum 2 years post community service (or equivalent) clinical experience
Sound knowledge and experience of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Recommended skills/ qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application
Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent experience
Postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education
Strong interest in technology-enabled learning
Ability to work within various healthcare systems
Experience in drafting of in-person and online training materials
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be:
Training of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology undergraduate students in clinical and procedural-related competence, with a focus on bedside teaching, and small group classroom tutorials
Liaison with clinicians and other trainers to partner in the training of students on the management of the undifferentiated patient in primary and emergency first-contact care settings
Monitoring 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology both centrally and on the extended clinical training platform.
Assessment of students' clinical and procedural-related competence.
Identification of vulnerable students and facilitation of psychosocial support.
Involvement in research and publication
Oversight of mentoring programmes of students.
Additional Duties
Liaison with other clinical educators, to support their training of students in partnership with site-based clinicians.
Engagement with academic/clinical leadership at facilities on the extended clinical training platform.
Involvement in activities of the FHS clinical skills unit and clinical simulation unit, to align quality of learning centrally and peripherally
