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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY -Administrative Officer (1 Post)
SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCES
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a newly established University providing holistic Health Sciences Education, and is situated at Ga-Rankuwa. The following position(s) is currently available.
Administrative Officer (1 Post)
(2 year Fixed Term Contract)
Ref: 40 /2019/RM/CTG/P12
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing office, academic, administrative and ITS functions within the Department of Nursing Science: School of Health Care Sciences. The candidate will report to the HOD and will furthermore meet the requirements, competencies and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below:
REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) year diploma or degree in office management/administration/records management and archiving
At least three (3) years relevant experience in office or committee administration
Must have a good working knowledge of the ITS system for entering student assessment marks
Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Email)
Experience in compiling agendas and recording Minutes
Must be meticulous in attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to uphold strict confidentiality
COMPETENCIES
Good writing, communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Client service orientation
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Required to conduct student registration in the department
Required to provide support to the skills facilitators and:
- compile class list, compare with official registration lists and supply staff with updated lists
- compile clinical allocation/placement roster for all levels of training
- generate and co-ordinate a sustainable record for clinical hours as required by the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Responsible for the registration of all students (undergraduate, postgraduate and foreign) with the South African Nursing Council at commencement of training, for community service, on completion of training and on termination of training as a result of exclusions or absconding
Required to collaborate with student affairs to ensure that student documentation is complete within three months of first registration in the University
Required to ensure that every student registered for a programme in the department of Nursing Science has a complete and up-to-date file that is kept in the department
Required to monitor changes in student movement during the year and keep record as required
Liaise with all the stakeholders who impact on student training and keep record as required
Required to co-ordinate and ensure the smooth running of academic programmes in the department including arranging transport for students and staff to the clinical venues
Responsible for the administration and input of academic information (undergraduate and postgraduate clinical assessment marks) into ITS and prepare management reports as required.
Responsible for the administration of exemptions and recognition of prior learning
Responsible for the administration and typing of undergraduate and postgraduate student exam reports
Required to maintain confidentiality in the handling of students’ records and files including formative and summative assessment results
Required to attend to student queries and conduct other duties as may be allocated by the HOD
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Applications from Employment Agencies will not be considered.
Typed applications quoting the reference number which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be forwarded, for the attention of Mr R Moletsane, to the Human Resources Department, P.O Box 68, Medunsa, 0204 or e-mail applications in MS Word format, to hr.recruitment4@smu.ac.za
The applications must be posted OR hand delivered (put in an application box) to:
Human Resources Department, 5th Floor, Clinical Pathology building, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa, OR Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3624.
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment