MSU/ACA/CHN/01/24

Requirements for Appointment:

•  Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  A registered member of relevant professional body;
•  Valid practicing license; and
•  Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Serving Officer

•  Diploma in Nursing or equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  Three 3 years’ work experience in Grade Eight 8 or equivalent;
•  A registered member of relevant professional body;
•  Valid practicing license; and
•  Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Prepare a clinical rotational schedule for the nursing students in the school of nursing in order for all to get a chance for clinical practice;
•  Participate in the technical evaluation during the procurement process for the equipment needed for nursing clinical practice in the University;
•  Prepare clinical tools for follow up and evaluation and grading of students in nursing clinical practice in the School of Nursing;
•  Facilitate students learning through clinical placement and nursing skills laboratory and in health facilities where they are placed;
•  Identify relevant required equipment and supplies for procurement in liaison with the Head of Nursing Department;
•  Prepare and perform practical sessions in the nursing skills laboratory to students so as to understand and appropriate their knowledge;
•  Maintain the inventory of equipment and supplies for use in the School of Nursing of the University;
•  Ensure adherence of laboratory safety regulation and professional conduct during clinical placement;
•  Ensure students sign attendance sheets during laboratory and clinical placement;
•  Prepare and mark clinical assignments assigned to nursing students in the School of Nursing;
•  Ensure cleanliness of equipment used in the nursing laboratory in the School of Nursing laboratory;
•  Teach and guide students while in clinical areas to impart them with practical knowledge;
•  Offer nursing care to patients while in the clinical areas to restore health and well-being;
•  Co-assess students during practical examinations both in hospital and skills laboratory;
•  Arrange for transportation of students to and from the clinical areas; and
•  Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time