The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”. “Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University. For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO The Department of Emergency Medical Care, within the Faculty of Sciences on the Doornfontein Campus, currently offers a range of emergency care qualifications. The Department is responsible for educating professionals that contribute nationally and internationally to the emergency care and rescue environment. With this in mind, the Department wishes to appoint to an individual who will coordinate and facilitate clinical learning and simulated clinical learning activities in the Department. This Clinical Learning Facilitator will form part of a dynamic and evolving emergency care and rescue department that functions within the broader Faculty of Health Sciences. Job Description: The Clinical Learning Facilitator is responsible for the administration and coordination of clinical learning activities for undergraduate students. This includes communication and oversight with regards to the UJ's Clinical Learning Partners. The Clinical Learning Facilitator role includes the participation and supervision of students within the authentic clinical and rescue environment as well as during simulated exercises. The job includes a range of teaching, learning and assessment activities with regards to clinical content and activities within the Department of Emergency Medical Care. The job includes the management of clinical equipment within the Department. Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: Facilitate, coordinate and participate in clinical learning activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care. Facilitate, coordinate and participate in simulated clinical and rescue activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care Facilitate, coordinate and participate in the physical preparedness activities in the Department of Emergency Medical Care Participate and contribute to the Departmental and Faculty research agenda. Participate and contribute to departmental community engagement activities as identified in the departmental strategic plan. Masters Degree in Emergency Medical Care with subsequent, current registration as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Hold a Code B Driver's License Experience: Two-Years' experience in independent clinical practice in an emergency care environment. Experience in supervision/mentoring of emergency care students in an authentic clinical environment. Experience in tutoring emergency care students in a simulated emergency care environment. Experience in the management of medication and consumable administration in the context of a clinical environment. Knowledge: Have a broad understanding of emergency care principles in the South African healthcare environment. Have a broad understanding of the principles related to the mentoring/supervision of emergency care students in a clinical and simulated environment. Have a broad understanding of the role of the Emergency Care Practitioner in the emergency care and rescue environment in South Africa. Recommendations: Hold or be registered for a postgraduate qualification in emergency care or health professions education. Experience in undergraduate clinical learning curriculum development. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Able to work in an operational clinical environment which may include after hour work. Has the ability to translate theoretical and practical learning into a clinical environment. Excellent verbal and communication skills in English. Excellent computer literacy skills. Good planning and organizational skills. Ability to pass the Department Physical Preparedness requirements as applicable to staff and students. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr B Van Nugteren (Programme Coordinator) at Tel: (011) 559-6861 Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559-1531 Apply Now

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