Community Platform Co-Ordinator:Primary Health Care (Nursing)Health Sciences

NMU; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University seeks a coordinator for the Primary Health Care Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform within the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role involves facilitating education for undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring, and engaging in inter-professional education and research. Ideal candidates will possess strong nursing qualifications and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years clinical experience in Primary Health Care Nursing Practice.
• Two - three years teaching experience in Nursing or Health Professions Education required.
• Driver's License: Code 8 needed, willing to obtain Code 10 within six months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching and learning in health care across different life spans.
• Mentor students using the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform.
• Collaborate with health department for resources related to mobile health education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Teaching competence

Health care service management

Knowledge of National Health Act

Education

Master’s degree in nursing science

PhD in Nursing Science

Post-Graduate diploma in Advanced Primary Health Care

Registered with SANC

Post-graduate diploma in Nursing Education

Post-graduate diploma in Management

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To coordinate teaching and learning activities related to the functioning of the Primary Health Care Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in the Faculty of Health Sciences. To work together with the Faculty of Health Sciences to establish and build relationships on the Community and Distributive Healthcare Platform. To be involved in Inter-Professional Education and collaborative practice.

KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS

To facilitate teaching and learning in under- and post-graduate students in promotive, preventative, curative and rehabilitative health care across the life span. To mentor students who access the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform. To be involved in research activities related to the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform of the Faculty of Health Sciences. To collaborate with the Eastern Cape Department of Health in terms of consumables and clinic sites for the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform. To perform all related administrative duties and be fully computer literate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

To operate the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in the identified communities. Knowledge of theory and practice integration. Competent in rendering a comprehensive Primary Health Care service. Competent in dispensing medication according to the Essential Drugs List. Competent in management of clinical services. Sound experience in conducting research. Sound knowledge of the National Health Act (No. 61 of 2003) and all legislation that governs the different schools’ practices and relative to the respective professional bodies of students who utilize the platform. Ability to teach and assess Primary Health Care to Faculty of Health Science students .Sound knowledge of the South African Primary Health and Public Health system. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across all levels of life. Excellent computer skills in MS Office and Project Management.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing science. PhD in Nursing Science will be an added advantage. Post-Graduate degree /diploma in Advanced Primary Health Care. Registered with SANC as a Nurse in General, Community, Psychiatric and Midwifery. Post-graduate degree/diploma in Nursing Education. Post-graduate degree/diploma in Management will be an added advantage.

Experience At least three years clinical experience in Primary Health Care Nursing Practice. At least two - three years teaching experience in Nursing or Health Professions Education. Driver’s License Code 8 Driver’s Licence and be willing to obtain a Code 10 Driver’s License within six months.

APPLICANTINFORMATION

Kindly submit a cover letter showing how your skills meet the post requirements, an updated CV, your SANC number, ID, Driver’s License and certified copies of your qualifications. Please note that no late applications will be accepted