Clinical Educator

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Educator specializing in Palliative Care. This impactful 4-year contract position, involving 30 hours of work per week, is based within the Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine (IPCM) in the Faculty of Health Sciences. You will play a crucial role in enhancing palliative care services across various Western Cape sites as part of the Healthy Futures programme.

About the Role

As a Clinical Educator, your main responsibility will be to provide essential training, mentorship, and evaluation for the integration of palliative care into primary healthcare in Vredenburg, Heideveld, and George. This dynamic role requires face-to-face teaching, hands-on mentorship, and regular visits to clinical sites.

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in Nursing or Social Work.
• Possess a postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care at NQF level 8.
• Be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a registered/professional nurse, or with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a social worker.
• Have at least three years of experience in palliative care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of palliative care policy, health equity, and human rights in health.
• Understand low- and middle-income health systems, and the health sector’s services as they relate to Palliative Care.
• Proven experience in teaching and mentorship.
• Prior experience working at the primary care level and with home care services.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Verbal proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Access to your own transport for clinical site visits and other off-campus meetings, which may require overnight stays.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Research skills.
• A Master’s degree relevant to palliative care.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

This role encompasses teaching, mentorship, research, and social responsiveness, with a strong focus on transformation and equity. You may also be required to perform administrative functions at Divisional, Departmental, Faculty, and University levels as needed.

Salary

The annual cost of employment for this position (30 hours per week), including benefits, ranges from R543,341 to R648,985.

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Click the “apply” button on the UCT jobs portal to create your candidate profile and submit your application. Please ensure you attach the following documents to your profile before submitting:

• Your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A motivational letter clearly addressing the requirements of the position.
• Proof of your professional registration (SANC or SACSSP).
• Details of three referees, including their title and name, position, relationship to you, email address, and telephone number.
• Proof of your highest qualification.
• Your ID or Passport.

Please note: Applications that do not comply with these requirements will be considered incomplete. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement medical assessments. UCT may request references at any stage of the selection process.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2025.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms Tracy Moore at [email protected] or call 021 650 5405.

Employment Equity

UCT is a designated employer and is deeply committed to achieving excellence, diversity, and redress in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. UCT reserves the right not to make an appointment.