Lecturers in Nursing at - Nairobi, Kenya - Presbyterian University of East Africa2

Description

The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) is a private university founded in 2007 by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA).

The University is registered with the Commission for University Education (CUE).


REFERENCE NUMBER:
PUEA/NUR/27/02/24


JOB SUMMARY:
The successful candidates will be responsible developing, managing, monitor implementation and revision of Bachelor of Science in Nursing programmes in;

Medical – Surgical
Midwifery

The Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University's strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading-edge practice and may also undertake research activities, community extension, networking and partnerships

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE

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 include:
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 Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programmes 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 minimum 28 points from the time
appointed as a lecturer or senior lecturer
Registration with relevant professional bodies Experience
At least three (3) years of full time teaching at the University level as a Lecturer OR a
minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in the relevant field
Supervised a minimum of three (3) 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 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


REMUNERATION
The qualified candidate (s) shall be paid commensurately with their qualifications.