PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Accompaniment of undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical health facilities and training of students in clinical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical accompaniment  

• Training and debriefing of students to ensure the preparedness of students for clinical rotations.
• Accompany undergraduate students in the BPharm programme to clinical facilities.
• Compile and submit reports in line with South African Pharmacy Council requirements.

Simulation training  

• Assist in training students in simulation facilities to develop and enhance clinical skills.
• Support students in using software platforms used in both private and public healthcare settings.
• Supervise students’ application of clinical and software-related skills in simulation environments.
• Facilitate and conduct structured assessments of students’ work-based learning (WBL) and clinical competencies using approved tools.

Administration of visits to clinical facilities  

• Coordinate clinical rotation visits in line with the Memorandum of Agreement with the North-West Department of Health (NWDoH)
• Provide training to preceptors as identified by the NWDoH and other partners.
• Organise and maintain communication with clinics, schools, hospitals and community pharmacies to facilitate visits of students to these facilities.
• Coordination of the 2nd semester program for final year students with the coordinator of LIWC (Learning in Workplace and community).
• Oversee student group logistics, including the use of the WISL system where applicable.

Other tasks

• Participate in and coordinate outreach initiatives that enhance student involvement in addressing real-world health issues and promote social accountability.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and evaluation of the school activities such as the annual symposium and industry day to foster academic–industry collaboration and student professional development.
• Support the strategic growth of the programme by fostering relationships with diverse industries and promoting international collaborations to enrich academic and clinical learning.

• A BPharm degree (NQF level 8) in general Pharmacy.
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ evidence of experience in a hospital pharmacy (private/public).

ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCE:

• Membership with the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles of pharmacy as present in the BPharm curriculum.
• Computer literacy (Word and Excel).
• Ability to perform as a leader in training programmes for undergraduate BPharm students.
• Language proficiency in Afrikaans and English (reading, writing and speech).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to perform independently, systematically, accurately and solve problems.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to perform internally and externally on different levels.
• Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships with students and colleagues in the health environment.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:         Prof. Jan Steenekamp on 018 299 2276

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                  10 June 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                       As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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