Lecturers in Nursing at Presbyterian University of East Africa2

REFERENCE NUMBER: PUEA/NUR/27/02/24
JOB SUMMARY:

• The successful candidates will be responsible developing, managing, monitor implementation and revision of Bachelor of Science in Nursing programmes in;
  • Medical – Surgical
  •  Midwifery
• The Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading-edge practice and may also undertake research activities, community extension, networking and partnerships

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE

The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of his/her duties, and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the overall mission and vision of the university.

Duties and responsibilities include:

•  Teaching and training in the areas indicated .
•  Curricula development and Review
•  Grant writing and Research and Innovation activities
•  Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
•  Student supervision and mentoring
•  Mentoring of junior staff
•  Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
•  Engage in professional development activities
•  Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
•  To support the Head of Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programmes and administration in the department.
•  To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.
•  Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

• An applicant must be a holder of a PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University
•  Evidence of peer reviewed publications, with minimum 28 points from the time
• appointed as a lecturer or senior lecturer
•  Registration with relevant professional bodies Experience
•  At least three (3) years of full time teaching at the University level as a Lecturer OR a
• minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in the relevant field
•  Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer
•  Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant
• regulatory organizations so as to contribute to the accreditation of programmes and
• quality control processes.
•  Experience in grant writing and demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win
• bids and generate income is an added advantage
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Evidence of participation in research activities
•  Evidence of fund-raising capability
•  Ability to work in a team
•  Demonstrate high level of integrity
•  Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject
•  Demonstrate marketing capability that includes attraction and retention of students into the programmes on offer in the department

REMUNERATION

• The qualified candidate (s) shall be paid commensurately with their qualifications.