Job Description
ants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
In addition, applicants should
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)
Skills
Applicants should demonstrate
• Ability to teach, conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure skills
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict management
• Supervisory skills
• Team Building skills
Publications
Applicants with relevant Publications will have an added advantage
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and
contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds
in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in
the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide
solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and
standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in
accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the
body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and
uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the
scheduled timelines.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University
academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
• Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job
training and skills.
• Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to
improve performance and content retention.
• Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation
hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and
regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of
Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the
University statutes.
Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF TUTORIAL FELLOW IN NURSING
(MEDICAL AND SURGICAL) GRADE 11
Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualification
Applicants MUST have:
Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Medical and Surgical) or its equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university.
Experience
Applicants must:
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral Degree
Qualification
• Have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)
Publications.
Applicants with relevant publication will have an added advantage
Skills
Applicant should demonstrate
• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to
• Carry out needs assessments and establish collaborative networks by working with
stakeholders to identify research areas of interest
• Dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, exhibitions,
extension services, seminars and workshops to share knowledge and invite critique
• Review journals and articles through editorial boards to improve quality of the research
findings before publication to ensure quality is maintained.
• Build research capacities among graduates and undergraduate students by incorporating training components in projects in order to build research skills
• Participate in curriculum development and review through involvement of key
stakeholders to align students studies to the job market
• Develop and regularly review the curriculum to ensure it meets the current needs of the
profession and practice.
• Develop course outlines for assigned courses as per the curriculum objectives to ensure they achieve the threshold for delivery to students.
• Use various delivery models to plan, implement and evaluate students in order to ensure that students gain maximum skills out of all the trainings they receive on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct periodical theoretical examination and practical assessment to evaluate the
understanding and academic progress of students.
• Monitor the progress of students and give remedial when and where necessary to improve the performance of the students.
• Supervise data collection and analysis, and use the report to identify the common
problems affecting the respective communities and advice the relevant authority.
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings and give suggestions on how to improve
teaching and other academic practices.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the
Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance
with the University statutes.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for
staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other
regular allowances as determined by SRC