Job Title:
Lecturer (Clinic Coordinator), Orthoptics - Bundoora, VIC
Job Description:
About the position
The School of Allied Health, Human
Services & Sport (SAHHSS) is a leading provider of training
for a range of allied health professional disciplines in
Victoria. An integral part of the practical learning in the
disciplines of Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotic-
s, Audiology and Orthoptics involves student-led internal
clinics delivered largely on the Bundoora campus of La Trobe
University in dedicated facilities. The primary function
of the school clinics is to provide a supported environment
for students to progressively develop clinical competencies,
for which there is not the capacity in external health and
community organisations to support. Additionally, the School
clinics provide a service to the community (including some
outreach to locations such as schools and other community
organisations) and are an active base for clinical research.
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Reporting to the Discipline Lead, the Orthoptics Clinic
Co-Ordinator manages the day-to-day operations and teaching
activities of the School’s La Trobe Eye Clinic, serving the
needs of the discipline, and works with colleagues across
the school.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for
this position, you will have:
- Masters, PhD degree or
equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University-
/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline
areas.
- Extensive experience in clinical education in Orthoptic-
s, and how clinical education interrelates and scaffolds
with theory-based curricula.
- Demonstrated understanding
of health systems in Victoria, and how School Clinics can
contribute to broader health and wellbeing in the community.
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Evidence of innovative initiatives undertaken in the last
three years that have improved the student experience, and
the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives.
Please
refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills
and experience required for this position.
Closing
date
By 11:55pm, Tuesday 18th June 2024
Date Advertised:
5/06/2024
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