NRMSM: School of Clinical Medicine

Application for SCM: Academic Mentorship programme are open 

Student/s who will be doing 6th year can apply.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES:

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE

                   2021 ACADEMIC MENTORS – AMS PROGRAMME

FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION

Reference: CHS Academic Mentor/2021              Closing date: 05 March 2021

Academic Mentors are key role players in the College of Health Sciences “Academic Monitoring and Support Programme”. The incumbent will provide academic mentorship to undergraduate students, facilitate study groups and offer peer facilitated sessions as required. The incumbent will report to the Discipline Academic Development Officer.

Minimum Requirements: 

·         Must be a registered student in the discipline applying to: 6^th year MBCHB student only

·         Good academic performance

·         Good grasp and understanding of academic content

·         Improved learning skills and strategies

·         Knowledge of group facilitation

·         Good time management skills

·         Good leadership skills

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Good report writing skills

·         Ability to work in a team

·         Able to use WhatsApp and zoom for meetings

Advantages:

·            Previous experience in mentorship or tutoring

Applicants are required to submit a 1 page CV together with a brief motivation telling us how you meet the minimum requirements

Enquiries and applications regarding this post are to be directed to the ADO, Ms  Mandisa Ndawonde ndawondem@ukzn.ac.za quoting the reference CHS Academic Mentor/2021  in the subject line.