The Committee for Medical Science within the Medical and Dental Professions Board currently has an open position for a Medical Biological Scientist specializing in Haematology. Candidates with specific experience or dual registration in Molecular Biology will be given priority.
Invitation to Nominate
We invite members of the Haematology Society to submit nominations for qualified candidates.
Submission Requirements:
- Abbreviated resume of the nominee
- Acceptance letter from the nominee
Submit by: December 1, 2024
To: Ms. A. Mayekiso at ayandam@hpcsa.co.za
Committee Mandate and Terms of Reference
The Committee for Medical Science, approved by the Medical and Dental Board, operates under the following mandates:
Recommendations to the Board:
- Policies and Guidelines
- Evaluation and accreditation of internship training programs and facilities for Medical Science.
- Criteria for Education and Training Equivalence
- Determine equivalence for education completed outside of South Africa.
- Qualification Recognition
- Policies for recognition of qualifications not prescribed for registration.
- Postgraduate Education Recognition
- Policies for the recognition of additional postgraduate qualifications.
- Registration and Restoration Policies
- Guidelines for Medical Scientists.
- Education and Training Program Regulation
- Develop policies for regulatory standards.
- Competency-based Examination Assessment
- Policies for the National Board Competency-based Examination (Portfolio of Evidence).
Additional Responsibilities:
- Contribute to Board strategies in education, training, and registration matters.
Leadership:
President: Dr. D. Mathye
Vice President: Dr. S. Sobuwa
Registrar: Dr. M. Masike
Executive Company Secretariat: Adv. N. Sipeka
Committee Authorization
The Committee for Medical Science holds the authority to:
- Appoint evaluators for education and training as per Board criteria.
- Approve accreditation reports.
- Approve non-standard qualifications for registration.
- Determine equivalence of academic qualifications and internship training.
Selection Process
The Committee of Medical Sciences and the Medical and Dental Professions Board will review the CVs of nominated Medical Biological Scientists. Experience with Portfolio of Evidence evaluations, training facility evaluations, and supervisory roles in training programs will be considered an advantage.
Sincerely,
MR E CHANZA,
DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY: MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONS BOARD
