Principal, Training Institute of Specialized Nursing at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Reference Code:V/FT/08/2024

Job Purpose:

The Principal, Training Institute of Specialized Nursing (TISN) will be responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all nursing students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Provides administrative oversight of nursing education ensuring continued program updates including modifications to courses and maintaining vitality and relevance of the programs.
•  Supervises the development of programs and serves as liaison to external accrediting bodies.
•  Assists in the recruiting and admission of students into the programs.
•  Documents and performs frequent graduation audits of student records.
•  Works with the Director Training Research & Innovation, Deputy Director, Training and Capacity Building and Manager, Training & Capacity building and to establish schedules and faculty workloads for faculty and staff.
•  Participates in committees, schedules and regular meetings.
•  Ensures quality advising for students enrolled in nursing courses and students wanting to apply to the programs.
•  Prepares annual reports to the state and national accrediting agencies, providing leadership in all program accreditation and re-accreditation activities.
•  Ensures that syllabi are prepared and made available to students.
•  Conducting periodic evaluation of courses offered and ensure necessary facilities such as laboratories are available and well maintained.
•  Observes classroom presentations as necessary and provides feedback to ensure quality instructions.
•  Manages the nursing institute’s budget in accordance to the set guidelines.
•  Assist the department in writing their annual performance goals.
•  Mediates program issues and participates in the student grievance process.
•  Updates the Academic Catalog and Webpage as needed.
•  Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN).
• Master’s degree preferably in Health Education and Administration or Business Administration or Education Administration or related qualification from a recognized university.
• A Diploma in Medical Education or PhD preferably in Health Education and Administration or Business Administration or Education Administration or related qualification from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Holder of at least a post-basic diploma in specialized nursing.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and possess a valid practice license.
• Have at least eight (8) years’ relevant experience comprising of:
•  At least three (3) years’ teaching experience in a Medical, Nursing or any other relevant training institution.
•  At least three (3) years relevant work experience at Supervisory/ Management level.
• Demonstrated good leadership skills preferably in a medical department or school or any other relevant institution.
• Demonstrable capacity in strategic thinking and excellent administrative and managerial skills.
• Proper understanding of financial management, good public relations and resource mobilization skills.
• A high degree of computer proficiency and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology.
• Proven track record in achieving results and in the improvement of standards of teaching & learning in an academic institution.
• Experience in teaching research methodology and/or therapeutic communication and counselling will be an added advantage.
• A high degree of computer proficiency and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010