Clinical Instructors – Grade IX – Department of Health Promotions and Sports Science – 2 Positions at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

Job Description

MMUST holds the view that science and technology is an indispensable tool in harnessing resources of nature for sustainable development and creating an environment in which human beings can survive and realize their potential. Thus, the human person has the moral obligation to creatively improve the environment. This can be achieved through a well-conceptualized educational, scientific and technological package through which every human being must rightfully experience and acquire the tools to facilitate this mission.

AC/24/07/23

Job purpose

This position is responsible for offering clinical / technical support to teaching departments and guiding students on their clinical/ technical work. The position is also responsible for coordinating student fieldwork experiences, and students, provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Assessing the students’ clinical competence by performing actual clinical duties and medical procedures under supervision; Identifying each student’s potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction approach as needed; Monitoring students’ progress and performance during clinical practice trainings; Identifying each student’s potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction approach as needed; Providing direct patient care as applicable; Participating in clinical training budgeting and stock taking and advising the Clinical Instructor I on requisition of materials; Participating in departmental committee and internal laboratory and workshops auditing; Obtaining and setting of equipment for practicals practice; Collecting and preparing of teaching and research materials; Operating and maintaining clinical training equipment for proper working of equipment; Participating in maintenance and troubleshooting on clinical training equipment; Coordinating, invigilating and marking practical examination; Supervising undergraduate practicals; Assisting in organizing and participating in shows and exhibitions; and Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.

Job specification

Minimum Requirements:-

Bachelors Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry or other relevant field area with 3years working experience as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR Higher National Diploma in relevant area with 6 years working experience, three as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR Diploma in relevant area with 12 years working experience, three of which as Clinical Instructor Grade 8. Member of a professional body and in good standing.