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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Global Health

Division of Rural Health (Ukwanda)

Part‑time (4 / 8) Clinical Coordinator : MBChB Programme (Post Level 7)

(Two‑year fixed‑term contract)

(Worcester)

Ref. TGB16 / 287 / 1125

The incumbent will work in Worcester. Engagement with a widely distributed training platform will also be required.

The Division of Rural Health (Ukwanda) seeks to advance rural health as an academic discipline in order to address the key issue of health equity which is central to the mission of the Department of Global Health and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). As an academic Division of Stellenbosch University (SU) Ukwanda aims to be a champion for advancing rural health locally and globally. Its activities are centred on making a difference to rural health care through service training and research with the goal of optimising the health of rural communities.

The primary focus of this position is to assist the Senior Lecturer MBChB programme (Rural Health) with clinical supervision and support of final year medical students based at the rural distributed training sites. This will include the development and implementation of the final year module of the renewed MBChB curriculum – the Distributed Clinical Apprenticeship.

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following under the guidance of the RCS MBChB coordinator:
• Clinical supervision of final year medical students:
  • Clinical supervision of students at Avian Park Clinic twice weekly and other sites as needed.
  • Site visits to support students based at district hospitals in the Western Cape.
• Providing academic support by participating in the assessment of final year medical students, presenting workshops, online teaching and developing content for teaching purposes.
• Working as part of the RCS MBChB team and assisting with carrying out responsibilities of the team.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Distributed Clinical Apprenticeship (DCA) module including visiting rural DCA sites.
• Participating in activities of the DCA Module team and DCA Implementation team and carrying out responsibilities allocated by these.
• Performing duties delegated by the RCS MBChB coordinator and deputising for them when needed.

• MBChB or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner.
• Prior experience of clinical teaching and training.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent work experience within the South African public health sector.
• Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as experience of using video‑conferencing programs.
• A valid drivers licence.
• Able and willing to be present in Worcester during a full work week.

• Experience in developing and delivering academic programmes.
• Experience in health professions education.
• Diploma or degree in health professions education.
• Work experience at a rural district hospital.
• Verbal proficiency in more than one of South Africa’s official languages.

The University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment. Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr Francois Coetzee at francisco@su.ac.za.

Enquiries regarding remuneration / benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at hrsupport@su.ac.za.