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NWU
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Clinical Preceptor
Experience Needed:
Minimum requirements
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.
Requirements:
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.
Duties Include:
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P003000 VACANCY: CLINICAL PRECEPTOR PEROMNES GRADE: P9 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED – TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
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.
Additional Info:
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
Starting Date:
June 5, 2025
Date Created:
June 5, 2025
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