Reports to: Head of Nursing School.
Location: Nairobi.
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB - (JOB SUMMARY)
The job holder teaches foundational and advanced nursing through classroom lectures, lab simulations, and hospital ward mentorship. The/she manages exams, monitors clinical logbooks, and reviews medical-surgical coursework. Furthermore, they participate in departmental committees, manage ongoing student assessments, develop instructional materials, and ensure strict compliance with all Nursing Council regulations.
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Main responsibilities.
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Plan, design, and deliver evidence-based lectures, practical demonstrations, and laboratory sessions. Align lesson plans with the approved medical curriculum and utilize diverse pedagogical methods. Registering and monitoring the attendance of learners under one’s care.
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Accountable for the creation, evaluation, and standardization of all course examinations and continuous assessments to ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks.
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Provide comprehensive supervision for learners' research activities, including monitoring milestones, evaluating progress, and grading final submissions.
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Supervise and evaluate learners’ fieldwork and case study portfolios to ensure alignment with professional standards and course learning outcomes.
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Take feedback from learners to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department.
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Responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship.
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Design, facilitate, and grade clinical competency assessments to ensure learners meet institutional standards and professional regulatory requirements.
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Carry out administrative tasks related to the department, such as learner admissions, induction programs and involvement in committees and boards.
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Work experience, academic & professional qualifications.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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At least 3 years of experience in General Nursing Education.
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A valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
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Essential skills.
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Deep knowledge of the NCK curriculum structures.
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Meticulous & result-oriented.
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Skills in lesson planning & OSCEs.
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Good communication skills.