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Requirements
Grade 2: Successful completion of a recognised National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (NQF6) that allow registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 3 & 4: Successful completion of a Bachelors of Technology Degree, Bachelors of Health Science Degree or Masters in Emergency Medical Care that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Candidates with an EMC qualification within a minimum of a NQF7 qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Medical Care Practitioner. Experience: Grade 2: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma Grade 3: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic (NDip/ DEMC) or None after registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Grade 4: Paramedic (NDip/DEMC) 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or Emergency Care Practitioner 10 years after registration.
Duties
An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lecturer plays a critical role in the education and mentorship of prospective EMS practitioners. The position requires a blend of clinical experience and expertise, educational skills, and professional competencies to deliver high-quality instruction, oversight and mentorship to prepare students for the real-world. Clinical Expertise - Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in EMS, paramedicine, or emergency care. Proficiency in Advanced Life Support (ALS), Intermediate and Basic Life Support (BLS) scope and protocols. Familiarity and compliance with the latest pre-hospital clinical practice guidelines, ALS techniques and technologies. Ability to translate complex medical concepts into accessible, actionable knowledge. Comprehensive understanding of EMS industry standards and accreditation requirements Familiarity with the regulations governing EMS education and practice. Perform weekly operational clinical shifts with academic and skill retention purposes. Ability to ensure compliance with institutional policies and EMS certification requirements. Leadership skills to guide EMS colleagues, students whilst serving as a role model in the EMS field. Participation in clinical governance EMS events Teaching, learning, assessment and facilitation - Commitment to continuous learning to stay current with advancements in EMS and medical education. Ensure inclusivity of current evidence–based clinical practice in teaching and learning content. Ability to plan, coordinate and implement teaching and learning to EMS and community members. Strong pedagogical skills to design and deliver effective 75", "teaching and learning activities. Proficiency in creating curricula, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with emergency Medical Care (EMC) education standards. Expertise in adult learning theories and adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Capability to use educational technology, including simulation tools, online learning platforms, and multimedia resources. Create assessments tools, mark and provide constructive feedback. Demonstrate effective proficiency in assessments, emergencies and decision-making under pressure. The ability to train students to think critically and adapt to rapidly changing scenarios in the field. Active engagement EMS colleagues, professional organizations and industry events to enhance teaching and program quality. Ability to effectively facilitate learning events whilst adopting teaching and learning approaches. Communication and People management - Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective teaching, mentoring, and facilitation. Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. Create and maintain effective and constructive student activities. Skilled in conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback to students and colleagues. Demonstrate good people engagement and management skills to enhance student academic development. Participate and foster workforce feedback through continuous professional development. Monitor, interpret, and report on student progress. Quality and effective resource oversight – perform regular research to ensure teaching and learning content relevance and compliance. Assist with and perform internal and external moderation of learning content. Effective capture, scrutiny, and management of student academic performance. Adherence to policy and SOPS (department and academic). Effective use and commitment of Assets, resources, and Time. Ability to embrace and Immerse training aligned to NECET. Administrative and Organizational Abilities – Ensure that all academic administration and facilities are documented and shared as required. Competence in managing course-related schedules, student records, and program documentation. Ability to coordinate with clinical sites, external agencies, and educational institutions. Skill in evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvement based on feedback. Soft Skills - critical thinking, problem-solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, good work ethic. Short-listed candidates will be expected to create and present a topic chosen by the interview panel on the day of the interview. Preference will be given to Individuals with teaching and learning experience.