LECTURER – MIDWIFERY

Reports to: Head of Nursing School.

Location: Nairobi.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB - (JOB SUMMARY)

This role specializes in teaching and evaluating maternal, neonatal, and reproductive healthcare practices. Furthermore, they participate in departmental committees, manage ongoing student assessments, develop instructional materials, and ensure strict compliance with all Nursing Council regulations.

Main responsibilities.

1. Plan, design, and deliver evidence-based lectures, practical demonstrations, and laboratory sessions. Align lesson plans with the approved and updated competency based midwifery curriculum framework and utilize diverse pedagogical methods.

2. Facilitate interactive lectures and seminars covering the full spectrum of care from preconception through postpartum management.

3. Accountable for the creation, evaluation, and standardization of all course examinations and continuous assessments to ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks.

4. Provide comprehensive supervision for learners' research activities, including monitoring milestones, evaluating progress, and grading final submissions.

5. Supervise and evaluate learners’ fieldwork and case study portfolios to ensure alignment with professional standards and course learning outcomes.

6. Take feedback from learners to improve teaching methodologies and content within the department.

7. Responsible for the clinical supervision and mentorship.

8. Design, facilitate, and grade clinical competency assessments to ensure learners meet institutional standards and professional regulatory requirements.

9. Carry out administrative tasks related to the department, such as learner admissions, induction programs and involvement in committees and boards.

Work experience, academic & professional qualifications.

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a specialization in midwifery.

2. At least 3 years of experience in Nursing Education.

3. A valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Essential skills.

1. Deep knowledge of the NCK curriculum structures.

2. Meticulous & result-oriented.

3. Skills in lesson planning & OSCEs.

4. Good communication skills.