Lecturer (Nursing) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Job Description

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent subject to successful completion of six months’ probation.

Qualifications and experience:
• Master’s degree in Nursing Science or related sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from a reputable University with a CPGA of 3.6.
• PhD or being on PhD track in the relevant field shall be an added advantage.
• Evidence of contribution to community service.
• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Valid Practicing License.
• Should be below 40 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teaching, engaging, informing, and inspiring staff and students through both classroom and online delivery of lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical or laboratory demonstrations.
• Developing innovative teaching materials for physical and online delivery to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Carrying out clinical instruction to students on the ward, clinics and operating rooms.
• Carrying out clinical work in the department (ward rounds, on call duties and theatre).
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducting high impact research and disseminating research findings.
• Assessing and evaluating students’ work, compiling and grading of examinations results.
• Contributing to the planning and evaluation of academic programs in the Department / Faculty.
• Assisting in marketing Departmental programs.
• Participating in professional duties such as Faculty open days and other recruitment activities as appropriate.
• Contributing to the University and wider society through community service.
• Writing proposals attract resources to the Department.
• Mentoring junior staff and students.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head of