Benjamin Botha
Lecturer at University of the Free State- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Simulation in Health Care
Drexel UniversityDec, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of the Free State
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Jul 2023 - Present
Teaching and LearningResearchEngaged ScholarshipLeadership and Administration
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School of Nursing Portfolio Head: ICST
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2023
Training and Development1. Facilitate staff training on technological equipment, software and simulation technology2. Facilitate relevant short learning courses.3. Facilitate Simulation sessions (VR, HPS).Research1. Present research at relevant conferences and workshops.2. Produce publishable articles.3. Identify and apply for relevant funding.4. Research and implement relevant innovative teaching and learning technologies.Leadership and Administration 1. Manage leave, performance and professional development of staff.2. Manage the Website of the School of Nursing along with the Program Director and Head of School.3. Manage the ICT equipment and budget of the School of Nursing.4. Ensure simulation and related equipment are operational and up to date.Engaged Scholarship 1. Collaborate with relevant external stakeholders.2. Maintain a membership of a relevant professional body.3. Collaborate with other departments within the University of the Free Sate. Show less
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Information Technology Manager
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2023
Manage School of Nursing (SoN) ICT (Information Communication Technology) Manage School of Nursing Simulation technology Maintain and Co Ordinate the Website along with the Program Director and Head of SchoolOperational support of NEF Own general administration
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Assistant Officer
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
Operational support of NEF Responsible for general administration
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Student Assistant
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Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
• Do monthly recording & updating of asset registry• General administration and office duties (Typing of documentation, filing, faxing)
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Creative Designs
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Bloemfontein Area, South Africa
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IT Technician
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
• Edit and upload content to websites such as: Kloppers, Babereki, Human Auto and Loch Logan • Install wireless and cable networks • Install and maintain hotspots • Upload new internet and bulk sms clients to the system • Upload new clients to email server • Transport garden pots to customers • Install Internet such as 3G, Adsl and IBurst • Travel for site inspections and installations • Travel for Call outs about Software or Hardware related problems and installation of software • Assemble Computers that customers order • Backup of Computer data • Installation of servers, Computers and Surveillance Cameras • Ordering & Collecting stock from suppliers • Help tend to website related problems • Help with general administrative tasks Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2023
University of the Free State
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science and Informatics, Human Computer Interaction -
2018 - 2019
University of the Free State
Masters of Science - M.Sc (CSI), Human Computer Interaction -
2016 - 2017
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Science Hons - B.Sc (Hons), Information Technology -
2010 - 2015
University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Information Technology -
2004 - 2008
Fichardt Park
National Senior Certificate, Matric
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