Clinical Placement Coordinator at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Do clinical placements according to curriculum guidelines.
Capture work-integrated learning data for undergraduate and postgraduate.
Keep a record of work-integrated learning data.
Report issues and challenges at least weekly.
Generate monthly work-integrated learning reports for the purpose of student monitoring.
Assist in creating and setting up a clinical placement system.
Maintain/develop clear communication channels with students.
Attend to student placement enquiries expeditiously.
Coordinate students' placement activities.
Provide student support in relation to placements.

Inherent Job requirements:

A Bachelor's degree or B Tech degree on NQF level 7 in Health Sciences related fields.
A minimum of one (1) year's relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

Results-oriented:

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

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