Nursing Lecturer- Midwifery at Presbyterian University of East Africa

Job Description

The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) is a private university founded in by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). The University is registered with the Commission for University Education (CUE).

REFERENCE NUMBER: PUEA/NUR/5/08/24

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE

The holder of this post will report to the Head of the 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and training in the areas indicated. Curricula development and Review Grant writing and Research and Innovation activities Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department Student supervision and mentoring Mentoring of junior staff Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge Engage in professional development activities Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies To support the Head of the Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programs and administration in the department. To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork, and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students. 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

An applicant must be a holder of a PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University Evidence of peer-reviewed publications, with a minimum 28 points from the time appointed as a lecturer or senior lecturer Registration with relevant professional bodies Experience At least three years of full-time teaching at the University level as a Lecturer OR a minimum of six years of industry experience in the relevant field Supervised a minimum of three postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations so as to contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes. Experience in grant writing and demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is an added advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of participation in research activities Evidence of fund-raising capability Ability to work in a team Demonstrate a high level of integrity Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject Demonstrate marketing capability that includes attraction and retention of students into the programmes on offer in the department