Programme Leader - School of Nursing

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Midwifery and a minimum of master’s degree in relevant health – related field.
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in an accredited nursing programme, including at least 3 years in an administrative leadership role.
  
• A minimum of two years of clinical nursing and/or midwifery experience.
  
• Have evidence of participation in scholarly activities such as conducting research and publishing articles in peer reviewed journals.
  
• Registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya in good standing.
  
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.
  
• Proven experience in curriculum implementation, examination administration, and staff supervision.
  
• Experience in resource mobilization, including securing grants and leading academic development projects.
  
• Competence in budget management, faculty development, and fostering university-community partnerships.
  
• Strong leadership, communication, people management, and organizational skills; with a focus on student-centered initiatives, relationship building, and strategic planning
  
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  

• Guide and coordinate the design, delivery, and continual evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula.
  
• Ensure alignment with the Nursing Council of Kenya’s requirements, including curriculum standards, examination frameworks, and clinical competencies.
  
• Ensure compliance with the Nursing Council of Kenya, particularly in areas of syllabi, assessments, exam moderation, and content regulation
  
• Monitor academic processes such as assessment moderation, second marking, and academic integrity protocols.
  
• Serve as a supportive academic leader for nursing students, managing student performance, addressing complaints, and overseeing instructor mentoring.
  
• Contribute to lecture delivery, clinical supervision, and practicum coordination.
  
• Stay academically active through teaching, mentoring, and scholarly engagement within nursing.
  
• Lead development of innovative initiatives such as outreach nursing programmes, e-learning, or partnerships with health facilities.
  
• Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for classes, clinical placements, and assessments to ensure operational efficiency.
  
• Cultivate partnerships with hospitals, healthcare agencies, community organizations, and alumni networks to support clinical placements, community nursing projects, and programme visibility.
  
• Prepare and present programme reports, covering performance metrics, quality assurance outcomes, and student progression, to faculty governance bodies.
  
• Market and promote the school’s nursing programmes locally and internationally, strengthening its visibility, reputation, and student recruitment.