Medical Officer/ Researcher (Simulation and Research) (Contract appointment: 1 year, renewable) (Job ID: 6632)

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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).