by Kegorapetse | Aug 1, 2019 | All News, SMU Media
At its extraordinary meeting held on 31 July 2019, the Senate deliberated on matters pertaining to the disruption of the academic activities on Campus and the attendant implications. Senate was briefed on the recent developments that have led to the protest action which started on Monday 29 July 2019 and set to continue for the rest of the week, and the subsequent suspension of operations and academic activities of the University, and the associated implications for the academic project of the University. More details can be accessed by following the download below:
Statement-of-Senate-on-the-Disruption-of-Academic-Activities-01August2019 (1)
by Kegorapetse | Aug 1, 2019 | SMU Media
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is granted an Urgent Application to interdict the unlawful protest action at the University. The Court Order is attached hereto:
Court-Interdict-01-August-2019
by Kegorapetse | Jul 30, 2019 | SMU Media
At its extraordinary meeting held on 31 July 2019, the Senate deliberated on matters pertaining to the disruption of the academic activities on Campus and the attendant implications. Senate was briefed on the recent developments that have led to the protest action which started on Monday 29 July 2019 and set to continue for the rest of the week, and the subsequent suspension of operations and academic activities of the University, and the associated implications for the academic project of the University. More details can be accessed by following the download below:
Statement-of-Senate-on-the-Disruption-of-Academic-Activities-01August2019
by Kegorapetse | Jul 26, 2019 | All News, SMU Media
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the much anticipated Presidential Health Compact during a ceremony held at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital on 25 July 2019. Joined by the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize and other key role players in the health sector, Ramaphosa lauded the signing of the health compact and said it heralds a new dawn for the people of South Africa as it will ensure one country, one health system.
“The signing of the Presidential Health Compact is the culmination of a long journey we have traveled together since we convened the Presidential Health Summit last year to find solutions to the crisis facing our health system”, emphasised the President.
The health summit aptly characterized the health situation in the country to be in a state of crisis.
“It is fitting that we are signing this historic accord here at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital where a groundbreaking and difficult operation to separate conjoined twins was performed in 2017 in collaboration with staff from the Nelson Mandela Children’s hospital and a number of private sector doctors”, said President Ramaphosa.
He further stated that the successful completion of the operation cemented the good reputation of so many of the public hospitals that goes unrecognized.
The President further reminded those who attended that the hospital is also the teaching facility for the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, the first health sciences University established in post- apartheid South Africa.
“The Sefako Makgatho University campus was once the campus of the Medical University of South Africa known as Medunsa.
More than half of all African medical doctors and dentists in Southern Africa were trained at Medunsa, and no doubt many of them are among us today”, he continued.
Additionally, President Ramaphosa paid tribute to those who walked through the doors of Medunsa(now SMU) for having been trail blazers and paving the way for the young professionals who now continue to make a difference in the lives of the citizens. The health compact has identified nine(9) pillars that require to be strengthed to improve the health system in the country. They are as follows :
1. Augment human resources
2. Ensure improved access to essential medicines, vaccines and medical products through better management
3. Execute the infrastructure plan to ensure adequate, appropriately distributed and well maintained health facilities
4. Engaging the private sector in improving the access, coverage and quality of health services
5. Improve the quality, safety and quantity of health services provided with a focus to primary health care.
6. Improve the efficiency of public sector financial management systems and processes.
7. Strengthen governance and leadership to improve oversight, accountability and systems performance at all levels.
8. Engage and empower the community to ensure adequate and appropriate community based care
9. Develop an information system that will guide the health system policies, strategies and investment.
By Phaladi Seakgwe
by Kegorapetse | Jul 23, 2019 | SMU Media
In the true spirit of Nelson Mandela Day, the SMU community left their offices, their work stations, dressed in overalls and embarked on operation topa-topa (clean-up operation) for more than 67 minutes.
Led by Prof de Beer SMU the Vice-Chancellor and Mr Tshepo Lechaba NEHAWU Chairperson, the volunteers divided into three groups. The one group went to Residence 1B, along with the Prof de Beer and Mr Lechaba and there, they scrubbed and mopped up the bathrooms and leaving them fresh and sparkling clean.
The second group, carrying black refuse bags, picked up the litter strewn outside the residences. The third group then cleaned all the litter around the main buildings including the parking lots where they picked up tons of dried up leaves.
At the end of the 67 minutes the community returned to their work stations confident that they have contributed to make the surrounds pristine. This collective action will hopefully contribute to raise the level of environmental consciousness of the university so that no one throws litter all over and more join the movement to pick up litter whenever they come across it, anywhere on campus. These local actions will go a long way to connect and enhance the global campaigns to create a better world, for future generations, just as Nelson Mandela did, spending 67 years of his life, in service of human kind.
by Kegorapetse | Jul 23, 2019 | Research, SMU Media
The Health and Welfare SETA, invite applications from registered employed (part-time), and unemployed (full-time) South African students pursuing Postgraduate Diploma/Honours/B-Tech, M-Tech/Masters, D-Tech/Doctoral and Post-Doctoral studies at South African universities and other accredited higher education and training institutions.
While other areas of study within the sector will be considered; preference will be given to majors / streams and research focus that fall within the following priority areas:
- Veterinary Sciences, Marine Aquaculture and Marine biology
- Nursing Sciences focus – Nursing Education, Health Professions Education, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Nursing, Rural Health, and Primary Health Care;
- Social Work focus – Social Health Care, Occupational Social Work and Social Work (in Forensic Practice); Clinical Social Work, Child Protection Law and Play Therapy.
- Psychology focus – Counseling, Clinical, Forensic, Educational, and Community,
- Public Health focus – Clinical Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Systems (Policy, Planning & Management), Medical Informatics, eHealth, Telemedicine, Biostatistics, Bioethics and Health Law (Medical Law);
- Mental Health focus – Forensic Mental health, Child-Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, Public Mental Health and Community Psychiatry,
- Health sciences focus – Radiography, Audiology, Speech Language Therapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, Dentistry, and Physiotherapy,
- Medical Sociology, Environmental Sociology, Demography and Population studies;
- Environmental Health/Biology/Chemistry and Occupational Health and Safety;
- Social Welfare focus – Child and Youth Care, Social Services and Development, Poverty and Inequality, Disability care – Rehabilitation and Management,
A special consideration will be given to Honours students undertaking programmes, which will lead to scarce skills specializations, professional registration and licensing. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application process: Interested students must complete (type text by using Word) and sign an HWSETA postgraduate bursary application form attached, and submit in a pdf format no later than 26 July 2019. The application must include a proof of registration (a university stamped copy), draft research proposal (where applicable), motivation letter (1 page), required proposed budget (itemized) to complete the research project and a clear certified copy of the South African Identify Document.
Applications must be submitted via email to:jadah.matentji@smu.ac.za.
Enquiries may be directed to Ms. Jadah Matentji at jadah.matentji@smu.ac.za
