Clinical Instructor – Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
- Opportunity Type: Current Opening
Company Description
Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education. It is committed to progressively developing innovative programmes catering to the present and future African and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma· and certificate programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resources for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU will become the Pan African University in Primary Health care and seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. For more on Amref International University, please visit https://amref.ac.ke
Job Description
We are excited to enhance experiential learning within clinical settings by ensuring that students are effectively placed and receive dedicated support at various facilities. The Clinical Instructor will collaborate closely with the Program Coordinators to fulfil their responsibilities while actively contributing to the department’s key performance indicators and the university’s overarching mission and vision. Together, we can create a vibrant and enriching learning environment for our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide teaching, supervision, direct instruction, and guidance to students in a clinical setting.
- Support curriculum implementation by aligning clinical experiences with learning objectives.
- Organise and schedule clinical placements and rotations, and evaluate student performance and progress.
- Conduct orientation sessions for students at clinical sites, including schedules.
- Collaborate with relevant officers to establish MOUs with facilities for nursing students’ clinical placements.
- Ensure timely payments to clinical assessors.
- Supervise and deliver practical instruction on skills and procedures in the skills lab and clinical settings.
- Manage supplies to ensure all necessary materials are available for skills practice in the skills laboratory.
- Monitor student progress to ensure all learning objectives are met.
- Conduct both formative and summative clinical assessments.
- Offer academic advising to nursing students.
- Act as a role model and mentor for nursing students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Valid practice license
- Membership of a professional body
Experience
- At least three (3) years of professional experience at a recognized and busy hospital.
- At least one (1) year of teaching experience at a university/college
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate high level of integrity
- Demonstrate marketing capability
Additional Information
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be September 9, 2025.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
