Clinical Instructor – Nursing & Midwifery Sciences at Amref Kenya

Job Description

Main Purpose of Job:


To facilitate experiential learning in the clinical setting by ensuring students are placed and receive learning support in the various facilities. The holder of this post will report to the Coordinators of Programs 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 supervision, direct instruction, and guidance to students in a clinical setting
Support curriculum implementation and aligning clinical experiences with learning objectives.
Organizing and scheduling clinical placements, rotations, and evaluating student performance and progress during their clinical placements.
Provide an orientation for students to clinical sites, including schedules
Coordinating with relevant officers to initiate MOUs with facilities for clinical placement of nursing students.
Ensure prompt payments of clinical assessors
Supervision and provision of practical instruction (skills and procedures) for students in the skills lab and the clinical setup
Stocktaking and ensuring all supplies are available for skills practice in the skills laboratory.
Monitor student progress to ensure stated objectives are adequately addressed and met
Conducting formative and summative clinical assessments.
Academic advising of nursing students.
Serve as a role model and mentor for nursing students
Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:


Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Valid practice license
Membership of a professional body


Experience:


At least three (3) years of professional experience at a recognized and busy hospital.
At least one (1) year of teaching experience at a university/college
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team
Demonstrate high level of integrity
Demonstrate marketing capability