Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate staff training on ICT, software, and simulation technology. 
• Facilitate relevant short courses.
• Facilitate simulation sessions (VR and HPS).
• Collaborate with other departments within the University of the Free State. 
• Ensure simulation, ICT and related equipment are operational and up to date. 
• Manage and maintain the ICT equipment and budget of the School of Nursing. 
• Manage the Website of the School of Nursing.
• Coordinate the replacement process of the laptops and computers for the School of Nursing staff.
• Research and implement relevant, innovative Teaching and Learning (T&L) technology as required.
• Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma/BTech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF level 6 in Computer Sciences and Informatics/Information systems/ICT-related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

Results orientated:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in competing 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 organized manner.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business acumen:

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

Leading:

• Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display 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

Closing Date

18/7/2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate medical CPD programmes in the School of Clinical Medicine (SOCM) for third stream income generation.
• Apply for Continued Professional Development (CPD) accreditation on behalf of the SOCM.
• Develop and coordinate new online medical learning material for the SOCM that can be used to generate third stream income (e.g., CPD, short learning programmes, courses etc.).
• Monitor master’s degrees and produce monthly reports.
• Monitor compliance with rules as laid out by the relevant UFS and Faculty of Health Sciences structures.
• Attend relevant meetings related to KPl's
• Design medical instructional videos, graphics, patient information documents, infographics, academic posters and presentations.
• Develop and manage the UFS extended training platform.
• Digitise and innovate undergraduate, postgraduate and informal medical curricula/material.
• Present or coordinate workshops on medical data capture and management.
• Undertake training duties in the: design of online learning material, and online facilitation.
• Develop online data capture forms.
• Enhance interinstitutional medical training utilising IT and innovation (e.g., develop platforms where the UFS can engage and contribute to teaching and learning with other institutions).
• Assist with IT related matters on the abovementioned platforms.
• Convert and digitise the curriculum both undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Develop monitoring tools.
• Assist and work on Articulate 360.
• Assist student and staff on Blackboard.
• Assist with digitization of SLP (Short Learning Programmes).
• Medical CPD activities in the SOCM - including the development of CPD programs on IT platforms with input from Clinicians to generate third stream income (responsible for digitization and monitoring of programmes).
• Co-ordinate and organise courses.
• Registration and liaison for CPD, congresses, academic meetings, courses and short learning programmes in the SOCM.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify areas where international learning and research collaborations can be developed and fostered (e.g., HIV, patient blood management, vascular surgery, cancer).
• Perform independent medical education research related to scope of work.
• Participate in medical research and education.
• Work with the office of internationalisation to arrange research and training exchange programmes for UFS staff and students to improve capacity.
• Assist staff and students with REDCap.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/Btech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in a health-related field.
• Any postgraduate qualification in education including but not limited to a PGCE (on NQF 7 level or higher) OR a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a health education field.

Recommendations:

• Master's degree / relevant qualification on NQF Level 9 in Higher Education/ Health Education.
• Experience in developing educational material on UFS learning Management systems i.e., Blackboard, RICE and Articulate Suite 360.
• Experience in the administration and management of the learning management system used at the UFS (Blackboard).
• Experience in developing and building online data capture forms e.g., REDCap.
• Knowledge of higher education procedures, policies and practices.
• Experience in the Tertiary Education environment.
• Experience in the independent development of online medical education material.
• Experience in delivering oral and/or poster presentations.

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:

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

 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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. 

Closing Date

14/7/2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as postgraduate programme in the department. 
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). 
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Education Foundations modules. 
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty. 
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty. 

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree In Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education.
• Or
• A relevant Master’s degree in Education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education and registered for a Doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education (Attach official proof of registration towards a PhD).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to Curriculum, Teaching Practice and /or Teacher Education.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) year`s relevant teaching experience in a school context or a minimum of two (2) year`s relevant teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript(s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal. 

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:
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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Closing Date

13/7/2023