Job Description
AC/09/11/23
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR II - GRADE IX
a) Job purpose
This position is responsible for offering clinical / technical support to teaching departments
and guiding students on their clinical/ technical work. The position is also responsible for
coordinating student fieldwork experiences, and students, provide direct patient care.
b) Job description
i) Assessing the students' clinical competence by performing actual clinical duties and
medical procedures under supervision;
ii) Identifying each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction
approach as needed;
iii) Monitoring students' progress and performance during clinical practice trainings;
iv) Identifying each student's potential and areas of improvement to adjust the instruction
approach as needed;
v) Providing direct patient care as applicable;
vi) Participating in clinical training budgeting and stock taking and advising the Clinical
Instructor I on requisition of materials;
vii) Participating in departmental committee and internal laboratory and workshops auditing;
viii) Obtaining and setting of equipment for practicals practice;
ix) Collecting and preparing of teaching and research materials;
x) Operating and maintaining clinical training equipment for proper working of equipment;
xi) Participating in maintenance and troubleshooting on clinical training equipment;
xii) Coordinating, invigilating and marking practical examination;
xiii) Supervising undergraduate practicals;
xiv) Assisting in organizing and participating in shows and exhibitions; and
xv) Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Chairperson of Department.
c) Job specification
Minimum Requirements:-
i) Bachelors Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery, Nursing, Environmental Health,
Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Science, Optometry or other relevant field area with three
(3) years working experience as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR
ii) Higher National Diploma in relevant area with six (6) years working experience, three (3)
as Clinical Instructor III Grade 8 or its equivalent OR
iii) Diploma in relevant area with twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which as
Clinical Instructor III Grade 8.
iv) Member of a professional body and in good standing.
v) Proficiency in relevant computer applications.