Health Tutors (2 Positions) at Mengo Hospital

Job Title: Health Tutors (2)

Reports to: Principal – Laboratory Training School

Location: Kampala

Job Summary: Teach, train and mentor students in Laboratory skills as per the required standards set by the Ministry of Education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in subjects of expertise
• Organise timetables for different groups of students
• Conduct lectures according to the set timetable
• Teach, train and mentor students in areas concerning Medical Laboratory Techniques
• Participate in planning for school activities both curricular and extra-curricular
• Set and mark course assessment/ semester examinations and revision tests
• Set internal and external examinations in the subjects taught
• Supervise and support students while on practical skills training and on study visits
• Advise Management of the School on issues related to the development of the School
• Collaborate with other Training Schools and develop partnerships for academic excellence of the School
• Supervise students’ research as may be assigned by the School
• Organise student seminars, panel discussions and debates
• Participate in the selection process of new student entrants in the School
• Perform any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelors’ degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences and a post graduate diploma in Medical Education or Diploma in Education.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council with a valid APL.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Tutor in a Medical Laboratory Technology School
• Experience/knowledge of relevant MOH/MOES guidelines and policies, as well as ability to network and liaise with various partners.
• Clinical proficiency and capacity to make decisions and motivate learners
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Computer literacy

How to apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience should submit their application letters, detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, licenses (where applicable) and valid contacts/email addresses of three (3) referees (2 professional and one religious leader personally known to you) electronically by filling a form on www.mengohospital.org/jobs not later than 17th November 2022.

Please Note:

• No hand delivered applications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.