Clinical Skills Lecturer & Simulation Educator

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University Potchefstroom Campus invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Medical Officer to support MBChB clinical skills teaching, simulation-based education, and assessment within the clinical skills lab and Clinical Training Platform.

This role includes coordinating clinical skills across the first three years and engaging with stakeholders to ensure integrated assessment of competencies.

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent (NQF level 8) with HPCSA registration.
• BLS and ACLS certification or equivalent.
• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Eligibility to practice clinically in South Africa.
• 1–2 years clinical practice in primary care.
• 1–2 years health system experience in JB Marks Municipality.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical skills training for MBChB students using simulation equipment and authentic patients.
• Develop and deliver simulation scenarios to support clinical reasoning, teamwork and patient safety training.
• Conduct OSCE/OSPE assessments and other clinical competence evaluations.
• Support curriculum development and integration of clinical skills across Years 1–3 of the MBChB programme.
• Mentor students in professionalism, communication and patient-centred care.
• Activate a research career in clinical medicine or SoTL through own research and supervision.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Simulation-based education

Assessment of clinical skills

Communication with students

Team collaboration

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Job description

North-West University Potchefstroom Campus invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Medical Officer to support MBChB clinical skills teaching, simulation-based education, and assessment within the clinical skills lab and Clinical Training Platform.

This role includes coordinating clinical skills across the first three years and engaging with stakeholders to ensure integrated assessment of competencies.