Director, Education and Examination at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

REF: NCK/CS/HW02/DEE/18/03/2023

Over all purpose

Officer at this level is the Head of Education and Examination Department at the NCK

Duties and responsibilities inter alia entail:-

• Formulating, implementing and reviewing nursing and midwifery education, examination & registration policy and guidelines; 
• Approving the work plan and activities för the department and coordinating the implementation
• Coordinating the development and review of syllabi and/or courses and modes ofstudy
• Coordinating the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum; Coordinating evidence generation for decision-making regarding emerging programmes or issues touching on the Council's mandate;
• Overseeing the monitoring of nursing/midwifery students during training; Coordinating the setting and administration of licensure examination; 
• Utilizing research data to advise regarding emerging issues touching on Council's mandate
• Developing performance management targets for the department and overseeing the implementation
• Development of the departmental budget and procurement plan.

QuaIifications and Person specifications
 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Education and Examination for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years' experience, five (5) years of which should have been at senior management position
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or any health-related field from a recognized institution
• Member of professional association of good standing
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Monitoring and Evaluation Course from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Desired qualities

Successful candidate should have, Good; Leadership, Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance and Financial management skills