Assistant Skills Instructor

POSITION: Assistant Skills Instructor

Number of vacancies: One (1)
Area of Specialization: Nursing
Salary Scale: PU 7-TS
Tenure: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of the Department

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To help in the general management and operationalization of the Nursing Skills Laboratory.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. a) Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Midwifery Science from a recognized/accredited institution.
   b) A Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education is an added advantage.
   c) Skills in Laboratory teaching, clinical teaching experience, or clinical practice experience.
   d) Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with an up-to-date Practicing License as BSN registered nurse or BMS registered Midwife.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. a) To assist in conducting Skills Laboratory teaching and learning.
   b) To assist in Clinical Preparation, teaching, and supervision.
   c) To maintain Records in the Department.
   d) To assist in infection prevention and control in the Teaching and Learning Environment.
   e) To ensure the security and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
   f) To assist in managing the Procurement and Supply chain.
   g) To ensure quality and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
   h) To assist in organizing skills laboratory practicals, clinical, and community teaching at various sites.
   i) To compile and submit Practical Test results to the course Lecturer.
   j) To participate in Community outreach activities.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. a) Skills Laboratory teaching and learning conducted.
   b) Clinical preparation, teaching, and supervision conducted.
   c) Department records maintained.
   d) Infection prevention and control implemented.
   e) Security and maintenance of Laboratory equipment ensured.
   f) Procurement management executed.
   g) Quality and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures maintained.
   h) Skills laboratory practicals, clinical, and community teaching organized.
   i) Practical Test results compiled and submitted.
   j) Participation in Community outreach activities conducted.HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of a letter of application

together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National

Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and

professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters

of reference should be addressed to:

The University Secretary,

Soroti University,

P.O Box 211,

Soroti, Uganda.

OR sent in one (1) PDF file by e-mail to [email protected] not later than 6 t h

S e p t e m b e r 2024, 5:00PM EAT.

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and email

addresses of two referees one of whom should be the previous or

current employer or supervisor.

A detailed job description and person specification is available on Soroti

University website www.sun.ac.ug

NB:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.