Medical Officer- UFS Bloemfontein Campus x1
Job Details
- Position: Lecturer / Medical Officer
- Job ID: 6437
- Department: Family Medicine
- School: Clinical Medicine
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Level: Junior Management
- Closing Date: 13 May 2026
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Description
This is a dual academic–clinical role combining:
- Medical practice in Family Medicine / Primary Health Care
- Teaching and training of MBChB students
- Academic research and curriculum development
- Leadership and administrative responsibilities within the department
You will be both a clinician and a university lecturer, training future doctors while contributing to healthcare service delivery and academic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Act as teaching and learning coordinator for Family Medicine
- Manage and coordinate assessments for MBChB students
- Develop and update teaching materials and assessments
- Monitor student performance and progression
- Provide student support and development
- Contribute to curriculum development
- Deliver clinical training for undergraduate medical students
- Support Community-Based Education (CBE) programmes
Research
- Conduct and support medical education and clinical research
- Publish journal articles and present at conferences
- Participate in departmental research focus areas
- Contribute to student research projects
Engaged Scholarship
- Apply medical expertise for public benefit
- Participate in community-based health projects
- Support knowledge sharing between university and external stakeholders
- Contribute to service learning initiatives
Leadership & Administration
- Coordinate undergraduate Family Medicine courses
- Serve on departmental and faculty committees
- Participate in academic governance structures
- Perform administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department
- Ensure compliance with university policies
Minimum Requirements
MBChB degree (NQF Level 8)
AND/OR
Specialist qualification in Family Medicine (NQF Level 9)
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an independent medical practitioner
At least 5 years’ experience in:
- Primary Health Care OR
- Family Medicine
Proven experience in:
- Clinical training and supervision of students or junior doctors
- Medical or health-related research
Recommended (Advantageous)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) trainer certification
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) trainer certification
- Experience in higher education teaching
- Knowledge of online learning systems (e.g. Blackboard)
- Research publications and conference presentations
Key Competencies
Results-Oriented
- High performance standards
- Adapts well to changing clinical/academic environments
Strategic Thinking
- Strong planning and analytical skills
- Logical problem-solving ability
Professionalism
- Strict adherence to medical and institutional rules
- Proficient in MS Office
Leadership
- Ability to lead clinical and academic teams
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork
Communication & Relationship Building
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Works effectively with students, staff, and patients
- Empathetic and patient-centered approach