Professional Dispensing Optician (Post Level 9)(20 Hours Per Week)(Contract Appointment: 2 Years)

University of the Free State · Bloemfontein, Free State

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Duties and responsibilities

Support theoretical and practical training of students through lecturing, supervision and assessment of practical dispensing training.
Provide dispensing supervision and perform dispensing assessments of students during clinical Optometry training.
Assist with the cutting and fitting of assistive devices in various settings, including in community-based settings.
Provide support to dispensing 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 teaching development within the domain of Optometry clinical training.
Perform general administration and dispensing quality assurance related to clinical training.
Attend and contribute to relevant committees and meetings.
Perform general administration in the department.

A relevant National Diploma in Optical Dispensing or Opticianry at NQF Level 6 attach a copy.
A minimum of five 5 years' relevant professional experience.
A minimum of two 2 years' experience in the supervision, training and/or assessment of Optometry students.
A good academic record attach a copy.
Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as a Dispensing Optician attach a copy.
A valid driver's licence attach a copy.

Postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 7 or higher, or willingness to enrol for a postgraduate degree in a health-related field at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of appointment.
Delivery of a poster or oral presentation at a conference.

Competencies

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.