Senior Lecturer / Medical Specialist

University Of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Lecturer to provide leadership in Family Medicine and manage postgraduate programmes. The ideal candidate should have an MBChB, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and experience in clinical teaching and supervision. The role involves overseeing clinical practice quality and facilitating academic connections. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for scholarly activities in a prominent medical field.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Five years of post-community service in diagnostic clinical practice.
• Two years of clinical teaching and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and clinical leadership within the Division of Family Medicine.
• Oversee MMed and Postgraduate Diploma as convenor for postgraduate programmes.
• Ensure quality assurance and risk management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective time-management skills

Computer skills related to Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Medical Practitioner with postgraduate qualification

Master's degree in Family Medicine

Job description

Overview

Senior Lecturer (Postgraduate Programmes Convenor) – Medical Specialist, Permanent, full‑time, Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care.

This senior lecturer post (academic clinical pay line; medical specialist in family medicine) will strengthen our team and provide a suitable candidate with an opportunity to pursue a full‑time scholarly role in family medicine and primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and clinical leadership and management within the Division of Family Medicine.
• Serve as convenor for postgraduate programmes, overseeing the MMed and Postgraduate Diploma.
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management and adherence to academic governance processes.
• Facilitate connections between the Division, Department, Faculty and external stakeholders.
• Directly and indirectly supervise registrars on the clinical platform.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered and in good standing with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner and Medical Specialist (Family Medicine).
• MBChB with a postgraduate qualification in family medicine – Master’s degree (MMed, MPraxMed, MFamMed) and FCFP(SA).
• Five years of post‑community service in diagnostic clinical practice (primary care level) in the public or private healthcare sectors.
• Two years of clinical teaching, learning and supervision experience with postgraduate students.
• Familiarity with the South African healthcare system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; organisational, planning and effective time‑management skills.
• Computer skills related to Microsoft Office.
• Access to own transport to visit clinical sites and other off‑campus meeting venues.
• Any formal academic teaching, learning and assessment experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate students at a higher education institution is advantageous.
• A postgraduate qualification in health sciences education is advantageous.
• Experience in research and postgraduate research supervision.
• Experience in participating in and leading community‑oriented primary care projects in partnership with community stakeholders.

Application Process

The appointment will be on the UCT Academic Clinical Conditions of Service.

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and submit your application. Please complete / attach the following to your profile before submitting: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Motivational letter, Proof of professional registration, and three referee names with title, position details, relationship, e‑mail address and telephone number.

Reference number: ID. Preference will be given to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Contact

Any enquiries about the application process are to be addressed to Ms. Tracy Moore. Closing date: October.

• Faculty website: Reference number: ID
• UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets.