CLINICAL EDUCATOR IN BIOKINETICS

(Permanent, Part-time: 25 hours per week)

Division of Physiological Sciences

Department of Human Biology

Faculty of Health Sciences

The Department of Human Biology, which is a vibrant multidisciplinary Department in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is seeking to appoint a Clinical Educator on a permanent (part-time post, 25 hours per week) to specifically assist within the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics Programmes housed within the Division of Physiological Sciences.

The Division of Physiological Sciences is a dynamic and active division which engages in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Postgraduate training and research within the Division spans several disciplines including Physiology, Neurosciences, Human Nutrition, Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Medicine and Sleep Science. The Department has well- equipped laboratories, which includes a Biokinetics Teaching Laboratory, and we have a strong clinical link with the Sport Science Institute of South Africa. The Department offers a Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Biokinetics and a Master of Philosophy in Biokinetics; and has a vibrant and diverse postgraduate community.

We are seeking to employ an experienced, motivated Clinical Educator in Biokinetics. This is a permanent part-time post in which the incumbent will primarily be required to teach clinical skills and provide clinical supervision in Biokinetics. The incumbent will be required to assist with the opening of a primary or secondary biokinetics practice in affiliation with the University of Cape Town. In addition, this person will also work with existing staff to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of a new four-year professional degree in Biokinetics.

Requirements

• Masters’ degree in Biokinetics/ Human Movement Science/ Sport Science/ Exercise Science or related field in Health Sciences.
• Registered as independent Biokineticist with HPCSA for at least 3 years.
• At least two years of experience in teaching to undergraduate or postgraduate students in Biokinetics, Human Movement Science or Exercise Science
• At least three years of experience as a practicing biokineticist within a Biokinetics Practice environment or multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in clinical skills teaching to Biokinetic students and clinical supervision of Biokinetic students.
• Evidence of previous experience in setting up and management of a clinical practice or a project related to health and wellness.  

    The following will be advantageous:

• Experience Biokinetics Service Delivery in the Public Health Domain.
• Active member of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA)

    Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals and assessments to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics groups.
• Design and deliver clinical teaching and assessments for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students via clinical training platforms, case-study presentations, and patient simulation.
• Provide clinical supervision to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students.
• Assist in the curriculum development of a new Biokinetics Undergraduate Qualification.
• Assist with the strategic development of a UCT Interdisciplinary Health Care Practice.
• Manage the setting-up and day-to-day operations of the UCT Biokinetics Practice that will provide Biokinetics Services to incoming patients.
• Lead and plan the development and manage the UCT Biokinetics Practice that will provide Biokinetics services to incoming patients.
• Initiate and manage community-based Health and Wellness programmes for the provision of a clinical training platform for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Biokinetics students.
• Perform leadership, management and administrative functions related to the operational needs of the Division, including teaching, clinical practice, convening of clinical rotations as well as curriculum development of the new Biokinetics Undergraduate Degree.

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view)

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is between R 452 784 and R454 679 (25 hours per week).  This post is funded from research funding.

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.
• Highest qualification
• ID/Passport
• Proof of HPCSA Registration (current and past three years)

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy.moore@uct.ac.za or 021 650 5405.             

Closing date:              4 May 2025                                   

Website:                     www.health.uct.ac.za

Reference number:    ID1043

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.