Centre for Early Learning in Medicine / Te Pokapu Aurorotanga Otago Medical School / Te Kura Hauora O Otakou Te Pokapu Aurorotanga/Centre for Early Learning in Medicine (CELM) at Otago Medical School is recruiting for a Professional Practice Fellow/Senior Professional Practice Fellow for the role of ELM 3 Clinical Skills Lead Tutor in our Early Learning in Medicine (ELM) programme, based in Dunedin.
About our team / Mo te tima Staff in the CELM, the Dunedin School of Medicine (DSM) and School of Biomedical Sciences (BMS), are responsible for teaching in years 2 & 3 (ELM) of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) Programme.
ELM consists of a series of modules that utilise lecture, laboratory, tutorial, healthcare and community-based learning opportunities, covering a curriculum framework based on holistic models of care (Te Whare Tapa Wha; Fonofale; biopsychosocial).
Included are three modules co-ordinated out of CELM taught mainly in small group tutorial sessions (11-13 students): Clinical Skills, Early Professional Experience, and Integrated Cases.
Clinical Skills delivers instruction in history taking, physical examination, and clinical reasoning skills. Peer examination, simulated patients (actors), and volunteer patients from the community provide opportunities for practice of clinical skills, with instruction and facilitation by medically qualified tutors.
The role / Te mahi The ELM 3 Clinical Skills Lead Tutor supports the Clinical Skills vertical module. This includes, under the supervision of the Clinical Skills Convener, designing, developing, and delivering learning materials, tutorials, and assessment. Other key tasks include providing feedback on both the academic and professional development of students, tutor training and support, and supporting the wider programme delivery activities undertaken by CELM.
Applicants with an interest in research will have opportunities to contribute to medical education research projects within CELM.
Applicants will be expected to work in the CELM offices in Dunedin.
Skills and experience / Ka pukeka me ka wheako Ideally, applicants will hold a medical qualification and have a background in health education at an undergraduate level or in clinical environments. Other health professionals with the required skill set will be considered.
An understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti O Waitangi in the University environment.A student-centred approach that seeks to foster the strengths of each student.A desire to embrace the diversity of the ELM student cohort.Experience of, and commitment to the principles and practice of modern medical education.A medical or other relevant health professional qualification.An appreciation of the value of interdisciplinary teamwork and reflective practice.An ability to work effectively with learning management systems (e.g., Moodle).A high level of professionalism in all interactions with staff and students from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution.An ability to be flexible, in what is a dynamic work environment.Further details / Puroko This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent position, based in Dunedin.
The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Professional Practice Fellow or Senior Professional Practice Fellow, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience.
The University of Otago salary band for Professional Practice Fellows is $70,692 to $96,058; for Senior Professional Practice Fellows, it is $98,640 to $128,305 per annum on a pro-rata basis.
The salary band for Professional Practice Fellow – Medical & Dental is $75,231 to $98,857; for Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Medical & Dental, it is $102,270 to $172,693 per annum on a pro-rata basis.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Tony Zaharic, Director of Early Learning in Medicine, via the contact details.
Application / Tono Applications quoting reference number 2401994 will close on Sunday, 12 January 2025.
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