Latest Recruitment at University of the Free State

Description

The post of Head: School of Pathology will be on a part time basis and candidates must be on the joint staff establishment of the UFS / NHLS within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accept full-time responsibility under the leadership of the Dean as a member of the faculty management structure (in consultation with the relevant academic departments and academic leadership and management) for the School's academic programmes and research, as well as the service delivery that is unique to the School.
• Establish and maintain the required infrastructure and decision-making structure; responsible for the overarching applicable support functions at the Faculty/University in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities regarding the optimal utilisation of service platforms, academic hospitals and the private sector for the school’s academic programmes, research and community service in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Deputy Dean.
• Actively participate in the management of the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean.
• Lead the strengthening of research, scholarship, reconciliation and social justice as critical foci within the school.
• Further innovation in Teaching and Learning (including technology) that the School is known for.
• Take a leadership role in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Vice-Dean in national and regional clinical medicine and health care affairs in the interest of the School and its wider community.
• Manage the strategic and day-to-day affairs of the School of Pathology within the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean - apply sound leadership and managerial skills.

Inherent requirements:

• Proven academic and research stature and expertise in an academic environment. 
• Applicants must already be appointed on the level of a senior lecturer or higher within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology
• A dynamic status as set out in the UFS Academic Appointment and Promotion Policy, and appointability at the academic status level as required for the post.

Recommendations:

• Management experience in an academic and/or clinic service department in the faculty and/or academic hospital.
• Experience    in interaction with professional health councils, professional bodies/management bodies in the public and corporate health environments. 
• Must be prepared to continue to render professional services as per current NHLS appointment.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results orientated:

•     The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•     The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• Thinks critically and creatively and can work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills.

Business acumen:

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

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills along with strengths in delivering results on time in support of discovery/development programs.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• 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

Salary:
The allowance is available on request. 

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Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 4854. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and organise all activities of the Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (HSREC) office including meeting administration, administration of all applications received on RIMS, record-keeping and accurate office statistics/metrics.
• Responsible for, participate in and coordinate all the functions of the Research Ethics office, and the processes on RIMS for HSREC.
• Provide administrative support to the chairperson, executive committee, committee members, reviewers, and researchers during the initial review process and regarding subsequent submissions and documentation.
• Facilitate all communication confidentially between reviewers and researchers regarding the HSREC application, review and approval process, as well as matters regarding adverse events, safety, cases of possible breach of research norms and standards, misconduct, and other research non-conformances.
• Advise on and ensure regulatory compliance of all documentation and processes of the Health Sciences Research Ethics application, evaluation, approval, monitoring and reporting process.
• Advise on requirements of regulatory bodies and prepare reports on HSREC functions and activities to regulatory bodies e.g., NHREC, International: Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), USA; Federal Wide Assurance (FWA).
• Coordinate and prepare for audits by regulatory bodies e.g., NHREC.
• Facilitate the timely maintenance of the HSREC webpage as well as all HSREC documents in line with regulatory and UFS branding policies and procedures.
• Advise and coordinate training of HSREC committee members and researchers where required.
• Liaise with UFS RIMS office regarding system issues.
• Ensure effective financial administration of the HSREC office.
• Assist with the administration of all Research Grants and Contracts as well as the Research Agreement on RIMS for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Promotion of responsible conduct of research.
• Inherent Job Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree on NQF 7.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years' relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Recommendations:
• Postgraduate degree.
• Training in health sciences research ethics.
• Previous relevant experience at a higher education institution, RIMS or ethics matters.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

• Results orientated:
•     The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
•     The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

•     The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
•     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Organisational skills.

Business acumen:

•     The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•     Advanced Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access.
•     Financial management skills

Leading:

•      The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

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.

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• *Certified copies must not be older than 6 months:
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies of all academic records;
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A Certified* copy of your identity document;
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer.

Assumption of duties:

• As soon as possible.

Closing date:

• 16 November 2022

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Description
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• a copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• a service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain surveillance equipment, watch both live and recorded video surveillance footage.
• Watch multiple monitors at once and make notes of any unusual occurrence and reportito the Shift leader.
• Work without constant supervision.
• Communicate over the hand radio and direct the patrol officers to the scenes with the shortest and safest way.
• Store footage information for investigation purposes.
• Ensure that footage is stored in a correct manner.
• Test the redpolls (panic buttons) weekly and detailed report must be submitted.
• Monitor the fire detection systems.
• Monitor all alarms.
• Monitor all CCTV cameras.
• Activate response members for intruder alarms.
• Record incidents and keep it for evidence purposes.
• Produce incidents reports and submit to shift leader.
• Ensure that all security systems function properly.
• Produce preliminary investigation notes for the investigator.
• Collect and process information.
• Conduct preliminary investigation through CCTV cameras.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 4.
• Valid Grade C PSIRA registration Certificate (Psira certificate should be valid).
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in CCTV monitoring / control room operations

Recommendation: 

• Valid Psira Registration
• Computer Literacy  
• Valid driver’s licence           

Competencies
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R97 215.23 – R170 372.31 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

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Description

• KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Director: SCD in the management and monitoring of administrative tasks and day-to-day 
• professional processes at both the departmental and institutional levels.
• Enhance the UFS multi-campus management strategy.
• Develop, review, and implement policies.
• Participate in the strategic planning processes of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Participate in institutional collaborations and consultations and institutional and inter-departmental committees’ 
• Act in accordance with the ethical guidelines as set out by the HPCSA.
• Manage the UFS SADAG Care-free Line.
• Develop training workshops for departmental personnel and interns.
• Liaise with university departments, management and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist the Director: SCD with team building and maintenance of internal personnel wellness.
• Market Student Counselling & Development services.
• Ensure continuous Professional Development and Training.
• Manage external relations.

Write reports.

• Optimize the third-stream income of SCD through continuation of efforts.
• Assist with the management of the SCD budget.
• Train and supervise student counsellors, counselling psychology interns and student psychometrists.
• Manage workshop co-ordinator’s updating of content and presentations.
• Monitor published products and marketing material: Article writing, graphic designing and branding.

Approval.

• Form part of Appeals Committee, Social Support Services Forum, as determined.
• Assist with statistics in terms of SCD service delivery and highlighting trends.
• Manage social media publishing: SCD and UFS platforms.
• Give Individual/Group Counselling.
• Give Career Counselling (Testing, intake- and feedback sessions).
• Manage workshops.
• Act as programme leader for a programme at SCD.
• Present or attend psychology-related training. 
• Perform all administrative matters with regards to Psychological Interventions: process notes, therapy stats keeping, report writing, responding to emails/calls, personnel meetings, preparing for clients/research, and closing off files.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree on NQF level 9 in Counselling or Clinical Psychology.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for at least five years.
• Four (4) to five (5) years working experience related to (providing psychotherapeutic services to young adults, specifically trauma-based therapeutic service delivery, dealing with students with pathology, crisis management and developing workshops or programmes for young adults)

Recommendations

• Specific experience in the duties as indicated.  
• Competence in an additional African language.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.
• Excellent communication and language skills in English.
• Computer skills in the MS-Office environment.  
• Competencies

Key Competencies:

• Results Orientated: 
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. 
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

Business Acumen:

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

Leading: 

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to          work together.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• *Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
• Certified copies of all academic records
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
• A Certified* copy of your identity document
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable)
• A service record of your current employer / last employer

Assumption of duties:

• 01 February 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Closing date:

• 15 November 2022

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Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 4742 and 4787. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Rehabilitation and Basic Principles second years, irrespective of other tasks. The continuation thereof will be determined at the yearly planning session of the department. 
• Involvement in clinical supervision, clinical assessment, teaching and learning in the undergraduate physiotherapy programme.
• Responsible for administrative tasks within the department and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
• Assessment of students in clinical, practical and theoretical areas.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to students.
• Keep record of all student consultations and writing of reports with regards to student academic support and development interventions.
• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment strategies, as well as activities and outcomes for undergraduate students.
• Plan and implement relevant interventions to provide academic support for undergraduate students in the Department of Physiotherapy.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A Master's degree on NQF level 9 in Physiotherapy.
• Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (attach proof).
• A valid driver's license.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• The ability to teach and train students according to the minimum requirements of the HPCSA.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Good human relations.
• Must be able to work independently and arrange their own work schedule.
• Must be dependable.
• The ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment, as well as the academic platform.
• The ability to form long lasting partnership with staff members of the academic platform
• Experience in higher education and/or supervision of students during clinical training.

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

Results orientated:

•      The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
•      The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

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:

•      Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•      Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

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

Building coalitions:

•      The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
•      The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision. 

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Certified copies must not be older than 6 months:
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies of all academic records;
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A Certified* copy of your identity document;
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer.

Assumption of duties:

• 1 January 2023.

Closing date:

• 4 November 2022

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. 

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Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll   - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• a copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• a service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage restaurant bookings and follow up on reservations, including answering phone calls.
• Meet and greet customers.
• Interact with customers and provide customer service.
• Handle cash and card transactions.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and at the end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Reconcile all card slips with transactions on a daily basis and record discrepancies. 
• Cash up at the end of the day, with assistance of the manager.
• Keep reports of transactions.
• Restock items at the front of house as required on a daily basis.
• Assist with capturing of all items/products received from service providers on a daily basis.
• Assist with stock take in all areas of kitchen and restaurant.
• Assist with capturing of stock take on system at end of month.
• Maintain clean and tidy areas within the restaurant.
• Make and serve a variety of coffees to a high standard.
• Train and manage waiters.
• Assign sections to waiters according to business needs.
• Perform other duties as required by Housing and Residence Affairs.
• Work on weekends and after hours if required.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Restaurant Supervisor or Host/ess.
• One (1) year experience as a Barista.
• Recommendation: 
• Knowledge of Point-of-Sale System.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated: 
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking: 

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading: 

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Salary:

• The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 198 670.72 – R 333 081.64 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

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Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support to the Programme Director: Teaching Practice in relation to the Foundation Phase.
• Support the allocation process for 2nd, 3rd year and 4th year B. Ed students for Teaching Practice placement.
• Record and attend to problems and queries that emerge during the Teaching Practice period.
• Edit teaching practice handbooks for a quality check against criteria for Faculty of education policy and university requirements. 
• Capture and make sure of the accuracy of data in relation to placement and assessment of teaching practice for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year B. Ed students in a Foundation phase. 
• Investigate complex queries with relevant persons and prepare responses and or reports for the Programme Director: Teaching Practice.
• Support teaching practice workshops involving staff members, school-based mentors and other officials.
• Assist with the allocation of Teaching Practice assessors to students and maintain the assessments as well as the school visits schedule and microteaching schedule.
• Support training of students and university staff on Teaching Practice tools and instruments.
• Capture and make sure of the accuracy of data in relation to school placement and microteaching classes.
• Provide an effective interface between the office of the Teaching Practice Program Director, teaching practice staff, the general University community and other external bodies, entities or organisations.
• Provide general support and administration to the Teaching Practice Program Director’s units, including typing, reports, schedules and minute taking.
• Administer venue bookings for students’ teaching practice evaluation and meetings.
• Undertake such additional duties orprojects as the Teaching Practice Program Director may determine from time to time.
• Participate in team training and development activities to create further opportunities for growth and development. 

Inherent Job Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 in Education with specialisation in Foundation Phase.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in the Foundation Phase, with experience in a leadership role (e.g. mentor teacher; student Leader; etc.).

​Recommendations:

• Knowledge and experience in Teaching Practice policies and requirements 
• Knowledge and experience in UFS system, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Experience in the use of online platform such as a Learning Management System (Blackboard) or equivalent

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

    Business Acumen

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

    Results Orientated

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

    Strategic Thinking

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

    Leading

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

    Building Coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• *Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
• Certified copies of all academic records
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
• A Certified* copy of your identity document
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable)
• A service record of your current employer / last employer

Assumption of duties: 

• 1 January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date: 

• 7 November 2022.