Coordinator Nursing Sciences: University of Lusaka

UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

LEOPARDS HILL CAMPUS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Lusaka, one of the leading private Universities in Zambia has continued to expand and since February 2019 has added the School of Medicine and Health Sciences to make 5 schools. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences currently offers a Medical Degree (MBChB Degree) and the Public Health Degree (BSc PH). The School plans to introduce a Bachelors’s Degree in Nursing in 2020. In view of this, the School is advertising the position of coordinator for Nursing Sciences in the school of Medicine and Health Sciences.

NURSING SCIENCES

Coordinator of Nursing Sciences

Description

This is a senior academic position requiring extensive experience in administration of academic programs, an international track record in training, research, and teaching.

Responsibilities:

• To set up the foundational and regulatory systems for the commencement of Nursing Sciences Training
• To conduct relevant research of high impact in the area of Nursing Sciences
• To teach undergraduate and postgraduates students in the field of Nursing Sciences.
• To manage both undergraduate and postgraduate students results – both continuous and final assessment
• To supervise and mentor junior staff in the field of clinical sciences
• To provide academic oversight relating to staff recruitment, staff development, staff performance, student admission, progression, and examination.
• To participate in academic planning for the School and the University.

Qualifications

• Basic Nursing Degree – BSc Nursing Sciences or equivalent at an approved institution
• Nursing Postgraduate qualification – MSc in Nursing Sciences or equivalent at an approved institution
• Registration with the General Nursing Council
• 5 to 10 years of teaching/ research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualifications are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application:

• Additional postgraduate degree in Medical Science or research such as MSc, MPH, PHD, etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions
• Certificate or diploma in Nursing Education

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational & professional certificates, and Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned, on or before 22nd November 2019.

The Human Resource Officer

University of Lusaka

Plot 37413

Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media

PO Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia

Email: [email protected]

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