Lecturer - EMT & Short Medical Courses at Kenya Red Cross Society

PURPOSE:

The position holder will contribute to the development and delivery of academic provision in in Paramedic Science/Emergency Medical Technician and related disciplines including associated academic operational responsibilities as required ensuring an excellent student experience. Further, He/she will support the development and implementation of the Institute strategic initiatives. He/she will participate in research, knowledge exchange and public engagement to enhance the reputation of the Institute.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate with other faculty in the development of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• To contribute to student support in administrative guidance and counselling roles
• To represent both the paramedic course and the institute in student recruitment activities, including participation in marketing activities
• To enhance the institute’s ability to engage with industrial and external partner contacts through effective networking to build relationships for future activities.
• To pursue research activities which enhance the external revenue of the Institute and to deliver various forms of consultancy and other services as determined by the Strategic direction of the Institute
• To maintain and develop areas of expertise (curriculum review and development) for the growth of the department and the institute
• To undertake both general Health & Safety responsibilities in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy and in addition, to provide such supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the students
• To lecture in all disciplines related to emergency services, pre and post hospital care, humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management
• To undertake other such responsibilities as may be required from time to time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• A University Degree in Paramedicine, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery
• 3 years of professional teaching experience
• AHA/BLS/ACLS/EMT/PHTLS trainer certification is an added advantage
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members;
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services Instructor training
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven skills on proposal development
• Extensive knowledge on Research and Development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ethical and honest
• Team Player
• Proficient in Computer applications