Latest Recruitment at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registered Nurse status with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a practicing nurse in a clinical setting, with hands-on experience in patient care along with experience in teaching or training in a university or tertiary institution setting

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head of Department – Nursing & Perioperative Theatre Technology

Duties and responsibilities  

• Supervise all clinical activities and workings of all students and support all departmental activities, including continued program accreditation, aiming to offer our students quality training.
• Oversee all activities of patient care and ensure an optimal level of care in a clinical setting and participate in various educational programs and ensure compliance with all lesson plans
• Assist all students in adjusting to the trainee group, ensure optimal work performance in the assigned ward to meet patient needs, and train all students to minimize infection and contamination.
• Train all students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to ensure the achievement of all course objectives.
• Coordinate with students, manage all communication with the same, and provide an optimal level of training through practical training.
• Assist all facility nurse managers and academic staff in analyzing all student requirements, ensuring appropriate resources in the facility, and assisting in various laboratory activities.
• Prepare all student assignments, ensure compliance with all academic course programs, and evaluate trainees' performance in classroom clinical training.
• Train and provide feedback to all nursing students to ensure optimal quality of work and provide consultation to various nurses for nursing education programs.
• Other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have

• Higher National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, Theatre Nursing, Medical Technology, or a related health field from a recognized institution.
• Registered Nurse status with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Perioperative Theatre Technologist or in a related role, with a strong foundation in theatre operations and surgical procedures, along with experience in teaching or training in a university or tertiary institution setting

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to; Head of Department – Nursing & Perioperative Theatre Technology

Duties and responsibilities;

• Plan, prepare and teach the units assigned, as outlined in the course outline in line with the course curriculum.
• Development of learning materials, timely preparation and submission of professional records and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Plan, develop and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students.
• Assess students work and monitor their achievement
• Take part in the Course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs
• Examining and marking of Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts ) and end of term assessments) and timely uploading of marks in the MIS of the units assigned
• Carry out Practical instructions for trainees and maintaining their portfolios of evidence
• Supervising students during assessments
• Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Participation in departmental meetings
• Other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine, or a related healthcare field.
• Practicing license from Clinical Officers Council.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical practice, with at least 2 years of teaching experience in a university or tertiary institution setting

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head of Department – Clinical Medicine & Surgery

Duties and responsibilities  

• Participate in the development, Instruction and Curriculum Delivery; deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical training sessions in clinical medicine and surgery.
• Provide hands-on training in clinical skills, including diagnostic procedures, patient examinations, and surgical techniques.
• Supervise and guide students in clinical settings, ensuring they acquire essential skills safely and effectively.
• Organize and oversee clinical rotations in hospitals and clinics, coordinating with healthcare facilities to arrange student placements.
• Evaluate students’ progress through exams, assignments, and practical assessments.
• Act as a mentor to students, providing academic, career, and personal guidance.
• Ensure that the program complies with regulatory standards set by the relevant regulating bodies.
• Engage in research activities to contribute to the advancement of medical education and clinical practice.
• Participate in the departmental meetings and activities that foster the growth of the department
• Other duties as may be assigned to you by your supervisor