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Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.
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Job Purpose/Summary
The clinical instructor is responsible incorporating evidence-based practice into teaching activities at SONAM. The person is responsible for teaching in primarily clinical and laboratory settings (CIME) as well as classroom teaching at the School of Nursing & Midwifery (SONAM). Assists faculty in creating high quality clinical experiences for students as liaison between faculty, clinical sites and Center for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) laboratory.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinates skills lab (CIME) nursing clinical activities and ensures courses get equitable opportunities for lab and simulation usage.
- Work with course leads to ensure lab requirements for each course is met and ensure all equipment and supplies are available as per learning plans.
- Work with course leads to prepare CIME related practice modules, skills check forms, software use etc.
- Work with course leads on skills practice sessions and assessments e.g. OSCE
- Coordinate with CIME team to ensure students are oriented and facilitated in their clinical skill practice in CIME.
- Facilitates clinical placements in conjunction with course leads.
- Facilitates orientation of students to new clinical sites.
- Ensures all correspondents with clinical sites are completed each semester and permissions for use obtained.
- Seeks new placement sites as necessary in conjunction with SONAM administrators.
- Organizes clinical placements scheduling, attendance, and on-site assessments and troubleshoots any placement issues.
- Ensures all required student documentation is completed as required.
- Participate clinical site regulator inspections, semester evaluations and recommend as necessary.
- Utilize innovative and student engaging strategies in teaching and learning of courses as allocated.
- Ensure course outlines, lesson plans and any other teaching and learning materials are uploaded on the learning management platform e.g., Moodle on a timely manner.
- Planning and implementing teaching/learning sessions in class and in clinical areas.
- Preparing lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance. Assist with supervision of undergraduate students.
- Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
- Engage in research in identified areas of interest in clinical practice and teaching / learning.
- Participate in professional scientific conferences.
- Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
- Identify an area of clinical practice relevant to expertise and subjects taught.
- Develop periodic clinical practice objectives to meet learning needs.
- Using identified objectives, engage in clinical practice.
- Maintain a current nursing practice license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
- Pursue higher academic qualifications as required by the Commission of University Education (CUE).
- Develop and maintain personal faculty portfolio.
- Identify and attend continuous development programmes.
- Participate in faculty and departmental seminars, workshops aimed at building capacity, sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/Midwifery from an accredited and recognized university.
- Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have current licensure.
- Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Should have at least 2 years of clinical practice
- Clinical preceptor experience is an added advantage
- Should possess excellent communication/interpersonal, organizational, and counselling skills.
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Job Purpose/Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to coordinate the design, implementation, and delivery of culturally adapted dementia prevention interventions, including nutrition, physical exercise, cognitive training, and social engagement. The successful candidate will train facilitators, ensure fidelity to intervention protocols, and monitor participant engagement while troubleshooting challenges to achieve high-quality outcomes.
The position aligns with the Institute’s mission to advance research, capacity building, and clinical excellence in mental and neurological health, contributing to impactful research outcomes that inform policy and practice.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the cultural adaptation, delivery, and monitoring of dementia prevention interventions while training facilitators, ensuring adherence to protocols, and optimizing participant engagement and outcomes.
- Actively recruit participants using tailored strategies, ensure research sites are fully prepared with necessary logistics and infrastructure, and maintain accurate documentation of recruitment and setup activities.
- Conduct interviews, surveys, and neuropsychological tests in compliance with ethical standards, and organize, secure, and systematically manage all collected data
- Provide technical support to researchers and project staff, collaborate with team members to ensure project success, and maintain research equipment and tools effectively.
- Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and presentations, contribute to drafting and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and actively participate in conferences and scientific meetings.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethical guidelines, institutional policies, and regulatory protocols while safeguarding participant confidentiality and promptly addressing ethical concerns.
- Adapt to evolving project needs across all phases of the study, provide backup support to team members, and contribute flexibly to ensure project success.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, public health, sociology, or a related discipline.
- Additional certifications or coursework in research methods, data analysis, or relevant areas are preferred but not mandatory.
Relevant Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years in clinical studies, neurocognitive intervention design, or dementia research.
- Experience in neuroscience and/or dementia research is essential.
- Proven ability to culturally adapt health interventions and engage diverse populations.
- Experience working in academic or research settings preferred.
- Familiarity with participant recruitment procedures, data collection techniques, and research ethics.
- Proficiency in using relevant software for data entry and analysis, such as SPSS, Excel, or Redcap.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili language skills, writing, spoken.
Personal Characteristics & Behaviour
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.
- Ethical conduct and adherence to research protocols and confidentiality guidelines.