Associate lecturer/Lecturer Emergency Medical Care Health Science

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

4793

Date posted:

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Nelson Mandela University is expanding its Bachelor's degree programme in Emergency Medical Care (B.

POSITION INFO:

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

Nelson Mandela University is expanding its Bachelor’s degree programme in Emergency Medical Care (B.EMC) in the Eastern Cape and is seeking to fill an associate lecturer or lecturer position with a dynamic and forward-thinking Emergency Care Practitioner.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the academic experience of students in the programme, engage in relevant healthcare research, and support the development of strong connections between academia, commerce, NGOs and government services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Deliver lectures and facilitate learning for modules within the B.EMC programme.
Foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Emergency Medical Care sector.
Conduct, publish, and promote impactful research in the field of Emergency Medical Care.
Participate in and contribute to community health promotion and outreach initiatives.
1. Support the development and presentation of Short Learning Programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
2. Develop and assist with student assessments, examinations, and related academic activities as required by the Department.
Supervise and participate in clinical practice shifts to support student training.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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Possess knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services.
Proven expertise in the field of Emergency Medical Care.
Experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate level.
Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.
Good management / administrative skills
Proven computer literacy in the MS Office Suite.

Lecturer

In addition to the competencies stated above, also:

Experience in blended and online learning.
Experience in using learning management systems, such as Moodle® or Blackboard®
Experience in research in terms of academic supervision.
1. Proven practical expertise in the field of Emergency Medical Care
2. Expert knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services.
3. Experience in the Provincial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS

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Education

B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)

Experience

At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field

Teaching experience

At least one year experience in teaching, assessment or supervision of students in clinical work integrated learning.

Driver’slicense

Code 8 or 10 driver’s licence PDP licence is an advantage Physical fitness

Must be physically capable to practice in the field of medical rescue and willing to facilitate physical activities with students.

To be considered for the Lecturer’s position, in addition to the above requirements the following is required.

Qualifications

Relevant Master’s degree in the field of Emergency Medical Care (Completion of any formal further education qualification in EMC is an advantage)

Registration

Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) (Registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage) Experience

At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of Emergency Medical Care.

Added advantages

Experience with Provincial EMS systems as an ECP will be an advantage.

Experience serving on any EMC boards, professional associations or councils would be an advantage.

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