UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN) VACANCIES

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This is a developmental post and progression by the successful appointee to a higher level will be dependent on their fulfilling set objectives in line with a Developmental Plan, which will commence upon assumption of duty. 
The incumbent is required to:- 
Manage all aspects of the state-of-the-art Simulation Centre that is responsible for providing clinical and skills training to undergraduate, postgraduate students and staff of the College of Health Sciences, the allied hospitals as well as private practitioners. Supervise other departmental staff, purchase and maintain/repair all consumables, models, mannequins, and other equipment required for such training. Initiate, manage, and develop satellite simulation sites. Provide training to all department staff in the efficient use of computer equipment and software in their daily tasks. Co-ordinate the allocation, maintenance, and repairs to departmental PCs, laptops, and printers across the training platform and assist in monitoring departmental assets. Coordinate and contribute to undergraduate student's learning sessions during the simulator sections of blocks. Assist in the delivery of other departmental courses and workshops as needed. Coordinate, plan, and provide input into research projects where needed. Create and maintain personal research projects. Plan, programme, and maintain databases for administration and research purposes as well as contributed to website maintenance. 
 
Minimum Requirements:
• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate 
• BSc Degree in Medical Science or Health Science related discipline 
• Three years of computer experience 
 
Areas for Development/ Essential to the Post: 
• Experience in Advanced Human Patient Simulation 
• Teaching experience 
• Advanced computer experience including programming 
• Knowledge of and/or experience in life support and medical procedures 
• Operation and repair of life support devices 
• Ability to manage AV equipment and video editing 
• Experience in a simulation environment or other associated relevant experience 
 
A Developmental Plan to include the following: 
• To obtain an Honours Degree, 
• Computer Programming expertise and experience, and 
• Simulation expertise and experience

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 August 2024. 
 
To apply please click on the link:- https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
 
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
 
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.


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