Senior Instructor, School of Nursing and Midwifery School of Nursing and Midwifery

Senior Instructor, School of Nursing and MidwiferyEntity

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Established in 1980, Aga Khan University's School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKU-SONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

*Please note that this is a part-time position.

Responsibilities

The position will be reporting to the Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery. Moreover, you will be responsible for:

• designing a comprehensive course grid that outlines the curriculum structure, teaching-learning, and assessment strategy along with class schedule
• integrating concepts related to quantitative reasoning with patient care applications, ensuring a seamless connection between mathematical principles and nursing practice.
• developing and delivering lectures covering fundamental mathematical concepts relevant to nursing practice, focusing on clarity and practical application
• innovating teaching methods by integrating basic mathematical concepts into drug and dosage calculations, and using scenarios and various teaching-learning strategies to enhance understanding
• monitoring student progress through formative quizzes and mock tests, providing timely feedback to support continuous improvement
• offering personalized guidance to students needing additional help with understanding mathematical concepts, ensuring individual academic support
• developing grade exam papers in accordance with the entity's assessment policies and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation
• providing academic counseling to students on various matters, helping them navigate their educational journey effectively
• actively participating in the day-to-day activities at the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) as a faculty member, contributing to the overall academic environment
• engaging in program-related activities, meetings, and workshops, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the program
• serving as an advisor for undergraduate students, guiding them through their academic and professional development.

Note: These responsibilities may be subject to periodic review and adjustments as per the institution's requirements and the evolving educational landscape. Requirements

You should have:

• Masters degree (MScN/MSc in MPH, Epi Bio, HPM) with Basic Nursing qualification as mandatory (BScN/Post-RN, Diploma in Nursing) with a minimum 2 years of clinical/ teaching experience.
• ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and an effective role model
• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing/field of specialization and ability to integrate theory into practice
• good teaching skills & knowledge of new teaching methodologies & practices
• knowledge of current research methodologies, and an ability to initiate research
• ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with course participants
• good academic writing & presentation skills
• fluency in English & Urdu and an ability to communicate in other regional languages would be an advantage
• proficiency in the use of computers and related computer software packages
• good conceptual and analytical skills
• good knowledge of educational leadership and management
• good interpersonal skills & ability to work with teams
• commitment to learning and growth, and pursue improvement.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs to human.resources@aku.edu and mention "10000430" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 27, 2024

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