HARGEISA,
NURSE TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME
Job Details
| Job Title: | Principal Lecturer |
| Hours: | 44.5 hours per week, 8hrs a day x 5.5 days a week |
| Locations: | |
| Reports to: | Deputy Director (Nurse Tutors Programme) |
Overall Job Purpose
The post holder will contribute to the successful implementation of:
· A two-year Nurse Tutor Training Course
· A two year programme of Continuous Professional Development for existing nurse tutors
· And support the strengthening of nurse training institutions
Communications and Working Relationships
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· Ministry of Health and Labour
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· Maternal & Child Health Centers
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Key Responsibilities
1. Deputise for the Deputy Director as required.
2. Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring for Lecturers.
3. Support the effective management and implementation of the overall programme, giving particular emphasis to monitoring and quality assurance.
4. Maintain an up to date knowledge of Nursing Education and ensure professional, academic and clinical practice credibility.
5. Actively participate in the revision and development of nursing/midwifery curricula.
6. Undertake periodic institutional assessments of training institutions participating in the programme and educational environment audit.
7. Actively participate in the selection and interviewing of candidates for courses and programmes, helping ensure that entrance requirements are met. Assist in the induction of new staff and students.
8. Ensure effective coordination of training delivery.
9. Undertake teaching and marking responsibilities as required for groups of students on both nurse tutor programme and CPD. Quality assure the work of lecturers.
10. Participate in the development, revision, implementation and administration of courses and study days.
11. Evaluate own teaching input and actively participating in quality assurance evaluation and audit.
12. Contribute to the IOHS as a Lecturer and via team and staff meetings.
13. Ensure effective clinical supervision and practice facilitation of students.
14. Ensure effective communication with students, staff and those working in other institutions.
15. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment and to students studying there.
16. Have an awareness of own development and training needs.
17. Ensure adherence to training institute policies and procedure at all times. Assist with the development /revision of policies and procedures where necessary.
18. Work within the clinical guidelines.
19. Ensure that training equipment, facilities and the broader training environment are effectively managed.
20. Promote safe working practices.
21. Maintain accurate records and assist in the collation of data in relation to assessments and service statistics.
22. Attend training, education, seminars, conferences and workshops to meet personal CPD needs.
23. Participate in programme related events
24. Assist in the preparation of reports (narrative and financial) for management, MOHL, and donor institutions.
25. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to skills, experience and ability.
Person Specification
Verified at interview (I), by application form (A) or by a test (T)
Essential
· A recognised professional nurse or midwifery qualification (A)
· At least two years in a supervisory role within a relevant health training environment (A)
· Evidence of teaching skills e.g. Certificate Ed, PGCE, or extensive teaching experience (A/I/T)
· Education to degree level in a related subject area (A)
· Excellent communication and presentation skills (A/I/T)
· Excellent English language skills – both oral and written (A/I)
· Excellent diplomatic skills, sensitivity to local cultural context (I)
· Ability to use the clinical supervision process effectively (A/I)
· Leadership skills and ability to build an effective team (I)
· Accountability and integrity (I)
· Creativity and problem solving skills (I)
· Ability to identify and use opportunities for self-development (I)
· Commitment to the values of Equal Opportunities, policy and practice. (I)
· Programme coordination experience (E)
· Ability to use I.T. skills – Power point (A/I)
Desirable
· An additional nursing registration e.g. Learning Disability/Mental Health /Adult Nursing/Paediatric Nursing (A)
· Postgraduate level education (A)
· A publication record in relevant professional or research journals (A/I)
Remuneration & benefits
The postholder will be entitles to the following remuneration and benefits:
1. Salary of $10,200 per year paid in monthly installments of $850 per month.
2. Accommodation allowance of $300 per month.
3. Return flight to and from
4. One return flight home at the end of Year 1 of the appointment.
5. One paid seven day ‘rest and recuperation’ visit to a neighbouring country per year.
6. 25 days paid annual leave (plus national holidays)
7. Medical / accident insurance
Other Information
General
All employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and the employment policies whilst carrying out their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the equal opportunities.
Performance Review
Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary.
Health & Safety
All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with objectives for health and Safety.
Confidentiality
All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work.
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