Clinical Training | Specialist Qualified X 2

LIFE Healthcare Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking two qualified Clinical Training Specialists in Gqeberha. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education. Responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment of nursing students and facilitating educational programs to ensure high standards of training. Competence in online learning and computer tools is essential. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and a postgraduate certificate in Nursing Education is required.
• Experience in teaching nursing at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection of students.
• Facilitate postgraduate diploma nursing program work integrated learning.
• Conduct effective assessments of students.

Skills

Nursing theoretical or clinical education

Facilitation of online learning

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education

Tools

MS Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Overview

Clinical Training Specialist Qualified X 2. Function Nursing Facility Port Elizabeth Learning Centre. Position: Clinical Training Specialist Qualified X 2. Introduction: Two (2) vacancies exist for Clinical Training Specialist with Perioperative Nursing Science/ Critical Care Nursing Science/Emergency Care Nursing Science, based at West Learning Centre, reporting to the Regional Education Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing competent and qualified nurses to meet the needs of LHC and external healthcare providers by facilitating nursing education programs.

Key responsibilities

• Support the effective recruitment and selection of students.
• Effective facilitation of postgraduate diploma nursing programme’s work integrated learning outcomes including planning, coordination with key stakeholders and implementation to meet curriculum requirements and regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Effective planning, coordination and implementation of short learning programmes.
• Effective assessment (practical) of students to meet the curriculum requirements.
• Ensure the professional socialization of students from induction to completion.
• Participation in the research activities undertaken by the higher education institution.
• Ensure effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders for the purposes of effective work integrated learning facilitation of nursing programs.
• Participation in programme reviews, curricula development and policy development that are undertaken by the higher education institution to meet regulatory quality assurance standards.
• Effective programme and student record keeping of the implementation of the academic programme responsible according to regulatory and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education.
• Postgraduate clinical specialization: Perioperative Nursing/ Critical Care Nursing (dependent on the position).
• Relevant Masters’ degree is recommended, however not compulsory.
• Registration of all qualifications, including the assessor and moderator qualification, with the South African Nursing Council is compulsory.
• Basic Life Support certified.

Experience

• Experience in nursing theoretical or clinical education and training at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Preference will be given to a candidate with more than 2 years’ experience.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Experience in facilitating online learning recommended.

Additional

• Computer proficiency (MS Office packages and learning management systems) is essential.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel is essential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity and teamwork
• Verbal & written communication
• Facilitation of learning skills
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation and ethical behaviour
• Building relationships and customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness and systems thinking
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Email: [e-mail] — Closing date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.