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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Provide scholarly leadership in advancing clinical simulation education and training, research and innovation through the development of an internationally recognised research programme, postgraduate supervision, scholarly publication, curriculum innovation, and evidence-informed simulation-based education.
Lead and grow research in clinical simulation and health professions education by initiating collaborative research projects, supervising postgraduate students, securing research funding, disseminating findings, and publishing in accredited and internationally recognised journals.
Contribute to teaching and learning through the design, facilitation and evaluation of simulation-based educational activities within the Clinical Simulation and Skills Unit (CSSU).
Plan, develop and present clinical skills sessions, including learning outcomes and supporting learning materials; facilitate student learning through practical demonstration, guided practice, and appropriate use of simulation equipment and manikins.
Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical skills assessments, including OSCEs and final examinations, and use student feedback and evaluation data to enhance session content, teaching, learning, and overall module quality.

Inherent requirements:

MBChB on NQF Level 8 (attach a copy).
A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Health Professions Education, Simulation, or a related discipline (attach a copy).
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an independent medical practitioner (attach a copy).
Proven research experience in clinical simulation, health professions education, or a related field, including evidence of peer-reviewed publications.
Demonstrated teaching and facilitation experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education.

Recommendations:

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Health Professions Education, Simulation, or a related discipline (attach a copy).
Demonstrated experience in clinical simulation-based education, including simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and assessment.
Experience in postgraduate student supervision and/or co-supervision.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead research projects, preferably including experience in research funding applications.
Experience in curriculum development, innovation, and evaluation within health professions education.
BLS/ATLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent.
A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:
The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.

• Strategic Thinking:

The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building Coalitions:

The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
28 October 2026

Salary:
The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 2979 for assistance.

General:
The UFS 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. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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