Hot Openings at Amref International University (AMIU)

Main Purpose of Job:

• To develop, manage and monitor the implementation of Department of Nursing and Midwifery programs and related activities in the university. These include, but are not limited to, teaching and training, curriculum 
• development and review; research, innovation and fund-raising activities; publication and dissemination of knowledge; supervision and coordination of programs in the department; supervision of students and the adherence of or quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies. The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of their duties and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department and the overall University mission and vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching and training in the area of Medical Surgical Nursing
• Curricula development and Review 
• Engage in research and extension activities and fund-raising activities in the Department 
• Student supervision and mentoring 
• Engage in professional development activities 
• 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

• Master of Science in midwifery & reproductive Health
• Must hold a valid practice license
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya 
• At least 3 years teaching in nursing training
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation
• Experience in supporting a virtual learning environment

Technical & Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• IT skills
• Integrity, commitment, and respect for diversity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving skills
• Maturity 
• Creativity

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Main Purpose of Job:

• To develop, manage and monitor the implementation of Department of Nursing and Midwifery programs and related activities in the University. These include, but are not limited to, teaching and training, curriculum development and review; research, innovation and fund-raising activities; publication and dissemination of 
• knowledge; supervision and coordination of programs in the department; supervision of students and the adherence to or quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies. The holder of 
• this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of their duties and will contribute toward meeting the department's key performance indicators and targets, including the overall University mission and vision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching and training in the area of Medical Surgical Nursing
• Curricula development and Review 
• Engage in research and extension activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department 
• Student supervision and mentoring 
• Engage in professional development activities 
• 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 

• Master of Science in Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing
• Must hold a valid practice license
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya 
• At least 3 years teaching in nursing training and at least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation and supporting a virtual learning environment

Technical & Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• IT skills
• Integrity, commitment, and respect for diversity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Maturity 
• Creativity

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Main Purpose of Job:
To facilitate experiential learning in the clinical setting by ensuring students are placed and receive learning support in the various facilities.

The holder of this post will report to the Coordinators of Programs in the execution of their duties and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department and the overall University mission and vision.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and supervision, direct instruction, and guidance to students in a clinical setting
• Support curriculum implementation and aligning clinical experiences with learning objectives.
• Organizing and scheduling clinical placements, rotations, evaluate student performance and progress during their clinical placements.
• Provide an orientation for students to clinical sites including schedules
• Coordinating with relevant officers to initiate MOUs with facilities for clinical placement of nursing students.
• Ensure prompt payments of clinical assessors
• Supervision and provision of practical instruction (skills and procedures) for students in the skills lab and the clinical setup 
• Stocktaking and ensuring all supplies are available for skills practice in the skills laboratory.
• Monitor student progress to ensure stated objectives are adequately addressed and met
• Conducting formative and summative clinical assessments. 
• Academic advising of nursing students.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for nursing students
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience 
Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid practice license
• Membership of a professional body

Experience

• At least three (3) years of professional experience at a recognized and busy hospital.
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience at a university/college
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Demonstrate high level of integrity
• Demonstrate marketing capability

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Main Purpose of Job:

• To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Department of Nursing and Midwifery programs and related 
• activities in the university. These include, but are not limited to teaching and training, curriculum development 
• and review; research, innovation and fund-raising activities; publication and dissemination of knowledge; 
• supervision and coordination of programs in the department. Supervision of students, and the adherence of or quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies. 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

• Teaching and training in the area of Oncology Nursing
• Curricula development and Review 
• Engage in Research and extension activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department 
• Student supervision and mentoring 
• Engage in professional development activities 
• 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

• Master of Science in Medical Surgical Nursing/Midwifery & Reproductive Health
• Must hold a valid practice license

Experience

• At least two years teaching at University level. 
• Experience in supporting a virtual learning environment
• Evidence of participation in research activities. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Demonstrate high level of integrity.