Medical Education Graduate – Durban

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We believe that through innovation, development and supporting our customers and patients we can help others achieve a Life Unlimited! Our products are in 100 countries globally and supporting this takes a huge effort.

What will you be doing?

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in the healthcare industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Education Graduate Intern to join our Medical Education team. This internship will give you practical exposure to the planning and coordination of educational activities, courses and events for healthcare professionals.

Working closely with the country Medical Education team, you will help ensure that activities are delivered effectively and in line with identified training needs, internal compliance requirements and applicable local regulations.

What will you need to be successful?

• Support the execution of annual Medical Education plans across the relevant business units.
• Assist the team with preparing needs assessments, project briefs and planned activities.
• Learn the Engage process and support the associated administrative tasks.
• Collect and consolidate nomination forms received from commercial and sales teams.
• Prepare supporting documentation for institutions nominated for grants, including contracts, annexes and invitation letters.
• Manage event registers and assist with the continuing professional development points process.
• Support the organisation of Medical Education events for nominated healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with approved travel agencies and service providers to coordinate visas, accommodation, transfers, meals and other travel requirements.
• Coordinate and compile feedback from delegates and employees attending or supporting Medical Education courses.
• Assist with the preparation of third-party meetings, including local and international conferences.
• Support conference arrangements such as booth requests, service-provider contracts, registrations and logistics.
• Maintain records relating to the collection and secure archiving of healthcare professionals’ personal documentation.
• Follow applicable compliance requirements, codes of conduct, internal procedures and relevant industry and business ethics standards.

This graduate opportunity will provide valuable exposure to:

• Medical Education planning and coordination.
• Healthcare professional engagement.
• Event and conference administration.
• Travel and logistics coordination.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Compliance processes within the healthcare industry.
• Working with external agencies and approved service providers.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• A relevant university qualification, preferably within an allied medical field, marketing, sales or a related discipline.
• An interest in Medical Education, healthcare or the medical device industry.
• Fluent written and verbal English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage professionally with different stakeholders, including management, sales, marketing and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to work effectively across different cultures and time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in event coordination, administration and compliance.

You. Unlimited.

165 years of pioneering innovation requires a relentless focus on what’s next. We’re focused on you. You’re what’s next...

·       Inclusion, Belonging and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/)

·       Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

·       Your Wellbeing: Medical Aid and an Employee Wellness Programme and much more.

·       Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

·       Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

 Smith+Nephew is committed to transformation and inclusion. In line with our Employment Equity Plan and targets, these will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of our society, including people with disabilities.