Lecturer II (Medical Social Work) at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

Job Summary

Duties at this level will include: participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas; assessing students in clinical areas; organizing extracurricular activities in the College; assisting senior lecturers in research and development of teaching materials; planning, designing and developing relevant teaching materials; identifying health problems prevalent in the country and conducting surveys; and supervising students in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelors Degree in Medical Social Work
• Been Registered by the relevant professional body where applicable.

OR

• A Higher Diploma in Medical social work, and
• Practised in their field for a minimum period of six (6) years
  • Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
  • Must have worked in a Health Institution as a Medical Social Work for minimum period of 2 years helping patients and their familiès cope with the emotional and social responses to illness and treatment
  • Been registered by the relevant professional body where applicable
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the constitution
  • Teaching and learning skills to equip the students with relevant knowledge and skills to mânage patients with chronic, acute, or terminal ülnesses. providing and making referrals for other services. Knowledge and skills in counselling to promote healthy lifestyles and preventing diseases