Lecturer at Nairobi Hospital

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, College of Health Sciences, the successful candidate will provide training in both basic and post basic courses in the classroom and in the clinical areas in line with established protocols and the College of Health Sciences objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare course materials relevant to the subject of teaching in line with requirements.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Participate in recruitment of students.
• Organize timetables for basic and post basic programmes.
• Set, moderate, administer and mark internal and external examinations.
• Supervise and assess students in the clinical setup.
• Mentor and coach students in both classroom and in clinical setup.
• Teach students in both classroom and clinical set-up.
• Participate in the development and review of procedures, policies, and standards.
• Establish and maintain proper student's records throughout training.
• Organize and participate in students’ welfare activities.
• Provide guidance and counselling of students on career issues, academic and vocational curricula.
• Participate in supervision of research for students in collaboration with the faculty.
• Represent the College in hospital committees; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A Higher Diploma in a specialty nursing program is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, with 1 year in teaching.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to deliver lectures in nursing and health care practices
• Ability to prepare course materials, curricula, and course content.
• Ability to evaluate and grade students' class work, clinical work, assignments, and moderate exams
• Resuscitation skills
• Research skills
• Attention to detail
• Patient care skills
• Customer service skills
• Accountability
• Team working skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Basic counselling skills
• Resilience
• Patience