Nursing Lecturer- Midwifery at Presbyterian University of East Africa

REFERENCE NUMBER: PUEA/NUR/5/08/24
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE

The holder of this post will report to the Head of the Department in the execution of his/her duties, and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the overall mission and vision of the university.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Teaching and training in the areas indicated.
• Curricula development and Review
• Grant writing and Research and Innovation activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
• Student supervision and mentoring
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
• Engage in professional development activities
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
• To support the Head of the Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programs and administration in the department.
• To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork, and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.
• Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

• An applicant must be a holder of a PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications, with a minimum 28 points from the time appointed as a lecturer or senior lecturer
• Registration with relevant professional bodies Experience
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching at the University level as a Lecturer OR a minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in the relevant field
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations so as to contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes.
• Experience in grant writing and demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of participation in research activities
• Evidence of fund-raising capability
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject
• Demonstrate marketing capability that includes attraction and retention of students into the programmes on offer in the department