Job Descriptions:
Based in Dar es Salaam, but working across East Africa, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international, lot-for-profit University.
Reports to the Academic Head, or a person designated by him/her.
Your responsibilities being;
- Implement the curriculum as approved by curriculum committee and National Nursing jurisdiction where necessary.
- Actively participate in the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication.
- Ensure the quality of clinical learning opportunities for the various programmes (e.g. securing learning sights, MOU's etc.)
- Initiate and maintain collaborations with clinical facilities.
- Teach in classroom and clinical areas as assigned by Academic Head.
- Monitor theoretical and clinical teaching activities
- Continuously improve the quality of own practice.
- Actively participate in the management and administrative activities of the University.
- Provide academic support to students and colleagues. E.g. supervise and evaluate (peer-review) faculty performance as required; monitor faculty teaching and clinical hours to determine fair distribution of teaching loads.
- To keep abreast of his/her academic discipline including nursing practice.
- Actively contribute to the development of the nursing profession nationally and regionally.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Academic Head/Dean.
- Prepare a master plan of clinical placements for students and disseminate as required.
- Plan and/or assist with AKUSONAM ceremonies and functions pertaining to academic and social events.
- Work with curriculum committee to improve courses based on feedback received.
- Orient new teachers to the programme and give necessary support and guidance.
- Compile all academic results and clinical evaluations at the end of the term, within given deadlines.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of Masters or preferably PhD in Nursing or related areas
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, as a Lecturer
- Expertise in relevant nursing field
- A required record of research and publications
- Experience with curriculum and course development an added advantage
- Diploma or Certificate in education or its equivalent
- Current Registration with the Nursing Regulatory Body
- Good interpersonal/communication skills
- Must be familiar with word processing software and have a basic understanding of computers and their application in an academic setting.
- Ability to teach through a variety of strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Good organization skills
- Counselling skills
- Competency in specialized field of nursing
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For Application and Submission Details please send your application, an updated CV and testimonials, including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of two professional references, addressed to the
Human Resources Office,
AKU - TIHE P.O. Box 125,
Dar es Salaam; Fax (+255) (0)222150875.
Application Deadline: 23 February 2015
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