The Aga Khan University (AKU) invites applications for the following position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:

Lecturer/Senior Instructor- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tanzania (SONAM)

Position responsibilities:

• Implement the curriculum as approved by curriculum committee and regulatory authorities’ jurisdiction.
• Teach in classroom and clinical areas as assigned by the Associate Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.
• Prepare a master plan of clinical placements for students and disseminate as required.
• Monitortheoretical and clinical teaching activities.
• Provide academic support to students and colleagues. E.g., supervise and evaluate (peer-review) faculty performance as required: monitor faculty teaching and clinical hours to determine fair distribution of teaching loads.
• Compile all academic results and clinical evaluations at the end of the term, within given deadlines.
• Work with curriculum committee to improve courses based on feedback received.
• Ensure the quality of clinical learning opportunities for the various programmes (e.g., securing learning sights, preceptors etc)
• Initiate and maintain collaborations with clinical facilities.
• Actively participate in building the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication.
• Continuously improve the quality of own practice and keep abreast of academic discipline.
• Actively participate in the management and administrative activities of the University.
• Actively contribute to the development of the nursing profession nationally and regionally.
• Plan and/or assist with university ceremonies and functions pertaining to academic and social events.
• Orient new teachers to the programme and give necessary support and guidance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Associate Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.

Professional skills, qualifications, and experience

• A doctorate degree in the relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience as a Lecturer and 5 years and above clinical experience
• Expertise in relevant nursing/midwifery field
• A well-established record of research and publications
• Experience with curriculum and course development an added advantage
• Diploma or Certificate in education or its equivalent
• Current Registration with the Nursing Regulatory Body
• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Good understanding of computer software’s and technology and digital teaching
• Ability to teach through a variety of strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• Good organization and Counselling skills