Professional Optometrist (20 hours per week)(5 positions)(contract appointment: 2 years) (Job ID: 6292) – (1968)

The University of the Free State is seeking a Professional Optometrist to join the Department of Optometry on a contract appointment for 2 years. The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting practical training of students through supervision and assessment of practical Optometry training, providing clinical supervision, and performing clinical assessments of students during clinical Optometry training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support practical training of students through supervision and assessment of practical Optometry training.
• Provide clinical supervision and perform clinical assessments of students during clinical Optometry training.
• Assist with supervision of undergraduate research projects.
• Provide support to clinical skills development for students within Optometry.
• Assist in the coordination of clinical training of students in various settings, including in community-based settings.
• Contribute to relevant development within the domain of Optometry clinical training.
• Perform general administration related to clinical training.
• Attend and contribute to relevant committees and meetings.

Inherent Requirements

• A professional bachelor’s degree in Optometry at NQF Level 8.
• At least one-year clinical supervision experience in Optometry.
• A good academic record.
• Registered with the HPCSA as an Optometrist.
• A valid driver’s license.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Incomplete applications will not be considered.