Chief Dietetics (Clinical Tutor) Grade 1-3

Requirements

Appropriate qualification (National Diploma/Degree in Dietetics) that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Dietician. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with HPCSA as a Dietitian. Additional requirements: sound knowledge in food services and community nutrition. Knowledge, skills and Competencies required: Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, policies, 212 strategies, guidelines, and protocols within the department of health that impact on nutrition outcomes. Comprehensive knowledge of current dietetics practice, professional ethics, and healthcare delivery systems. Thorough understanding of HPCSA accreditation standards, specifically those related to supervised experiential learning and core competencies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, preceptors, and administrators). Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and administrative tasks. Proficiency in standard office software and experience utilizing learning management systems (LMS) and student tracking software. Ability to work in multi- disciplinary environment

Key Responsibilities

Identify, negotiate, and maintain affiliation agreements (Memoranda of Understanding) with a variety of appropriate clinical, community, food service, and research settings to provide comprehensive supervised practice experiences. Recruit, train, orient, and evaluate clinical supervisors. Conduct regular site visits and evaluations of rotation sites and clinical supervisors to ensure the quality and consistency of student learning experiences and adherence to programme objectives. Coordinate the placement of students in training sites ensuring all students complete the required number of hours in diverse settings. Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation sessions for students prior to the start of their supervised practice rotations. Serve as the primary departmental contact for students during their clinical placements, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and mediating issues between the student and the site supervisors. Implement, monitor, and manage the student evaluation process, including mid- point and final evaluations completed by supervisors and reflective assignments completed by students. Collaborate with relevant staff members to integrate clinical learning objectives with coursework, ensuring a seamless transition from classroom to practice. Maintain meticulous records of student placements, supervised practice hours, supervisor training, and student performance data, fulfilling accreditation requirements. Participate actively in program review, assessment, and accreditation activities, specifically providing data and narrative related to the supervised experiential learning component. Participate in staff training program in the unit. Provide optimal nutritional care to patients. May teach one or more courses related to clinical skills, professional practice, or preparation, as assigned by the Head of Department. Market and promote Dietetic services and contribute towards research.

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