Key Performance areas The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be the · Coordination of the clinical training of medical students in the final two years (MBBCh 5 to MBBCh 6) of the MBBCh degree including the general management of the clinical rotations and integrating processes. This post will have specific focus on the final 2 years of the MBBCh degree. · Act as a liaison staff member between the department of Psychiatry UG committee and students to improve and enhance the educational environment for students. · Assist the clinical departments with overseeing the allocation of students in the Extended Academic Platform (EAP) ensuring fair allocations across the EAP. · Assist with organization and review of GEMP course materials (handbooks, notes, etc.). · Be prepared to work in a variety of settings as determined by the supervisor (the HOD, Department of Psychiatry and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education). · The incumbent will be working with medical students in improving their clinical skills through tutorials and practical sessions. · Will prepare teaching, teaching materials and web pages to support the delivery of the clinical and communication skills programme. · Participate in assessment process such as MCQs, OSCE and OSPE including setting and marking of these, in particular, the integrated examinations in MBBCh 5 and 6. · Assist with faculty staff development through workshops to train staff and simulated patients. Minimum requirements to apply for this position: The successful applicant must have: · MBBCh (medical doctor) degree from an accredited South African University · Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (DMH or MMED / FC Psych (SA)Registration and be in good standing, with the HPCSA as an Independent medical practitioner An interest in teaching psychiatry and mental health
Abilities, qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application - Previous experience with teaching medical students including their assessment, curriculum development and evaluation and/or student support
- Degree/Diploma in Health Sciences Education, completed or nearing completion
- Exposure to research
Desirable personal abilities of the successful applicant · Team player with a heart for collaborative approach to delivering goals. · Passionate and enthusiastic individual with a strong task focus · Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office · Positive work attitude and keen to engage with students · Self-motivated, able to work independently · Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines · Good interpersonal skills, tactful, respectful, non-judgmental and punctual General enquiries regarding this vacancy can be directed to Prof U Subramaney at 011 717 2712 / Ugasvaree.subramaney@wits.ac.za | 
