Clinical Instructors-Grade VIII (Medicine, Reproductive Health, Paediatrics) - 3 Posts at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

Position Overview

This position is responsible for offering technical support to teaching departments and guiding students in their clinical and technical work. The Clinical Instructor Grade VIII will work under the guidance of Clinical Instructor I.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate students' clinical performance through direct observation, practical assessments, and constructive feedback aligned with course learning outcomes and professional competency standards
• Develop individualized student learning plans by identifying each student's strengths, areas for improvement, and learning needs, and adjusting instructional approaches to optimize clinical skill development
• Orient students to clinical settings, including agency policies, procedures, electronic health records, medication administration systems, and equipment operation before commencing clinical rotations
• Plan and assign appropriate clinical learning experiences that align with students' academic level, course objectives, and available patient care opportunities while ensuring progressive skill development
• Facilitate clinical reasoning and critical thinking through Socratic questioning, case discussions, and reflective practice sessions connecting theory with clinical application
• Develop, implement, and revise clinical education materials, practical training programs, and simulation-based learning experiences in collaboration with course coordinators
• Conduct practical demonstrations, hands-on training sessions, and simulation workshops to enhance students' technical skills and procedural competencies
• Coordinate, invigilate, and grade practical examinations, clinical assessments, and competency evaluations, providing timely and detailed feedback to support student learning
• Maintain current clinical competency through regular practice, continuing education, and staying abreast of evidence-based practices and emerging developments in clinical practice