Clinical Instructor II at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

Job purpose

This position is responsible for offering clinical / technical support to teaching departments and guiding students on their clinical/ technical work. The position is also responsible for coordinating student fieldwork experiences, and students, provide direct patient care.

Job description

• Assessing the students' clinical competence by performing actual clinical duties and medical procedures under supervision;
• Identifying each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction approach as needed;
• Monitoring students' progress and performance during clinical practice trainings;
• Identifying each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction approach as needed;
• Providing direct patient care as applicable;
• Participating in clinical training budgeting and stock taking and advising the Clinical Instructor I on requisition of materials;
• Participating in departmental committee and internal laboratory and workshops auditing;
• Obtaining and setting of equipment for practicals practice;
• Collecting and preparing of teaching and research materials;
• Operating and maintaining clinical training equipment for proper working of equipment;
• Participating in maintenance and troubleshooting on clinical training equipment;
• Coordinating, invigilating and marking practical examination;
• Supervising undergraduate practicals;
• Assisting in organizing and participating in shows and exhibitions; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.

 Job specification
Minimum Requirements:-

• Bachelors Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry or other relevant field area with three
• (3) years working experience as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR
• Higher National Diploma in relevant area with six (6) years working experience, three (3) as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR
• Diploma in relevant area with twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8.
• Member of a professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications