Lecturer (Clinical Facilitator) 3-YEAR CONTRACT (Faculty of Health Sciences: Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences)
Position Summary
Introduction
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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Facilitate work integrated learning (WIL) for Diagnostic radiography on and off campus.
- Coordinate WIL in liaison with the Diagnostic clinical training departments.
- Implementation of a tailor made clinical programme within the department.
- Liaise with lectures responsible for the theory subjects to ensure adequate alignment with WIL and tutorials.
- Take responsibility for relevant academic administration.
- Assist with mentoring of clinical tutors in training centres.
- Participate in Faculty and Departmental tasks as required.
- Participate in research and community engagement activities.
- Mentor, monitor and conduct clinical assessments in the undergraduate programme/s, in liaison with the HOD; Lecturers; and industry stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Radiography (Diagnostic) or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of five years recent clinical experience in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with HPCSA in the Radiography and Clinical Technology Board.
- Thorough knowledge of various imaging protocols.
- Experience in clinical supervision of students.
- Driver’s license (minimum code 08).
- Teaching experience in Radiography, preferable with experience in the use of technology for teaching.
- A dual qualification in any disciplines of Radiography would be an advantage.
- Computer Literacy.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good organizational, inter- and intrapersonal communication skills, and a proven record of academic administration.
- Professional integrity.
- Good governance.
- Personal effectiveness and results driven.
- Performance management and personal development.
- Innovation and change.
- Efficient time management.
- Valuing diversity.
- Strategic focus.
- Team player.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
