Lecturer/Associate lecturer Emergency Medical Care Health Sciences

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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.

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

1. Possess knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services.
2. Proven expertise in the field of Emergency Medical Care.
3. Experience in facilitating learning at undergraduate level.
4. Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills.
5. Good management / administrative skills.
6. Proven computer literacy in the MS Office Suite.
7. Safe working knowledge of Rescue Modules associated with the B.EMC programme.

In addition to the competencies stated above, also:

1. Experience in blended and online learning.
2. Experience in using learning management systems, such as Moodle or Blackboard.
3. Experience in research in terms of academic supervision.
4. Proven practical expertise in the field of Emergency Medical Care.
5. Expert knowledge of the theory and practice of Emergency Medical Services.
6. Expert working knowledge of Rescue Modules associated with the B.EMC programme.
7. Experience in the Provincial Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be an advantage.

• B.Tech (EMC) or B.EMC degree
• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
• At least 2 years of practical experience in the EMS field
• At least one year of experience in teaching, assessment or supervision of students in clinical work integrated learning
• Code 8 or 10 driver's licence; PDP licence is an advantage
• Must be physically capable to practice in the field of medical rescue and willing to facilitate physical activities with students

• Relevant Masters degree to the field of Emergency Medical Care (Completion of any formal further education qualification related to EMC is an advantage)
• Registered with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP); registration as an Assessor and/or Moderator will be an advantage
• At least 2 years in teaching, training, education and/or lecturing in the field of Emergency Medical Care

• 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