Lecturer.2.01- Family Medicine

Wits is strategically located in Johannesburg, a world class city, with countless opportunities for students and staff to engage with and present solutions that will contribute to our country's knowledge-base and build our future. With its more than 130 000 graduates in its 91-year history, Wits has made and will continue to make its mark nationally and internationally. Wits is positioned 24th by the Times Higher Education Rankings among the world top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEO's graduated. Brief Description Requirements to apply for this position: MBChB and/or Diploma in Primary Emergency Care and/or Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (Honours in Emergency Medicine) Registration with the Health Professions Council of SA Teaching and research experience Minimum 4 years post community service (or equivalent) clinical experience Sound knowledge and experience of South African Health Services Recommended skills/ qualifications or experience that would be an advantage in your application Diploma in Primary Emergency Care Specialisation in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine or equivalent experience Postgraduate qualifications in medical/health professions education Strong interest in technology-enabled learning Strong collaboration skills Ability to network Experience in drafting of in-person and online training materials Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be: Training of the DFMPC undergraduate students in clinical, procedural and communication-related competence, with a focus on bedside teaching, emergency medicine consultation and small group classroom tutorials Liaison with joint appointees and other trainers to partner in the training of students on the management of the undifferentiated patient in primary and emergency first-contact care settings Monitoring of the resources and training at the relevant sites on behalf of Wits SOCM, with early identification of challenges. Liaison with academic and clinical leadership in Family Medicine, Clinical Associates and Emergency Medicine both centrally and on the extended clinical training platform Assessment of students' clinical, procedural and communication-related competence. Identification of vulnerable students and facilitation of psychosocial support. Involvement in research and publication Oversight of mentoring programs of students. Additional Duties Liaison with other clinical educators, to support their training of students in partnership with site-based clinicians Engagement with academic/clinical leadership at facilities on the extended clinical training platform, whom have the responsibility for governance of staff and students within their respective settings. Involvement in activities of the FHS clinical skills unit and clinical simulation unit, to align quality of learning centrally and peripherally Liaison with university IT-project management team, on matters concerning the IT-related environment (connectivity, data, coverage, devices) on the extended clinical training platform on behalf of the DFMPC and Wits SOCM, with early identification of challenges. Closing date for applications: 26 July 2026