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• Carry out training needs identification,
  assessment and prioritization to ensure development of relevant and
  applicable programmes for improved service delivery
• Conduct stakeholders meeting aimed at
  dissemination of findings from the various analyses and creating buy-in
  for the programmes
• Work with the identified technical
  working groups to develop curricula ensuring that the cognitive,
  psychomotor and emotive dimensions of learning are captured and that
  identified learning needs are well-addressed
• Review developed curricula to ensure
  that they meet the required standards for the different levels and seek
  consensus on curriculum documentation and submission to recognized
  standards regulatory body for accreditation.
• Take lead of teams to pilot curricula
  and make the necessary adaptations.
• Continuously monitor curricula and
  document any areas that may need review
• Work with teams to update curricula as
  required by the various accrediting bodies.

• Lead teams to review various sections of
  curricula and develop appropriate time-tables ensuring that all learning
  outcomes for the particular course or unit are captured
• Prepare lesson plans for the various
  sessions ensuring that key content areas for achieving the intended
  learning outcomes are captured and that appropriate learning methodology is
  used
• Take lead in the development and
  updating of learning content ensuring it is in line with current evidence
  and ministry of health guidelines and work with administrative officer to
  prepare course handbooks
• Prepare necessary teaching aids (both
  visual and audio) including training equipment to enhance participants’
  acquisition of the desired knowledge, skills and attitude and for improved
  application of theory to practice.
• Basing on the lesson plan, utilise
  appropriate adult learning methodology to deliver sessions
• Receive feed-back from participants and
  course coordinators and support lecturers to address identified areas of
  weakness growth and enhanced facilitation skills relevant to adult
  learners
• Stay up to date in clinical practice by
  working for an agreed number of days in the Mildmay Uganda clinic
• Stay up to date in teaching and learning
  by undertaking personal reading, participating in peer reviews and staff
  development workshops organized in the directorate.
• Work with the research department to
  undertake research on identified areas within training and education

• Receive scripts from the administrative
  assistant, ensuring anonymity of the students for fairness and
  objectivity.
• Assign specific markers to mark
  particular assignments for first, second marking and/or moderation.
• Review/familiarize self with the
  assignment guidelines to ensure critical understanding of the assignment
  for an objective view point.
• Carry out timely first marking, second
  marking and/or moderation of the given assignment as per the set
  guidelines to ensure consistency and comprehensiveness.
• Send scripts and feedback sheets to
  external examiner for scrutiny and receive external examiner’s report with
  details about the scrutiny process.
• Send written feedback and awarded
  provisional marks to administrative assistant for timely dissemination to
  students to ensure appropriate incorporation of feedback points in the next
  assignment.
• Actively participate in organizing the
  examination board meeting with the relevant staff for ratification of all
  the provisional course unit marks.
• Release of the final course unit marks.

• Maintain a data base of mentors with the
  required skills and attitudes mix to effectively support students
• Organise meetings with new mentors to
  orient them on the course and their role as mentors for the programme
• Assign students to specific mentors
• Circulate mentorship packs, student
  lists and course unit content outline and assignment guidelines to all
  mentors to inform their mentorship/supervision process.
• Plan student/mentor meetings that are
  convenient and appropriate for both parties to complement class-room
  sessions with practical support
• Offer guidance, counselling, tutorial
  support and coaching to the assigned students for enhancement of their
  practical skills in offering quality health or social care services to
  their clients
• Visit students’ practicum/placement
  sites to assess their practice and to offer relevant support aimed at
  enhancing professional skills
• Write practicum assessment reports,
  share with external examiner for dissemination to students as part of the
  overall course unit marks.

• Prepare, plan and design relevant
  training sessions, appropriate to a set group of participants and intended
  learning outcomes
• Liaise with the Registrar and
  Administrative office to identify and invite appropriate participants
  ensuring that the right people are admitted for the training.
• Identify and notify facilitators for
  timely submission of relevant and updated visual and audio learning
  materials required for compiling the participants’ reference base
• Proof read materials submitted ensuring
  that they are up-to-date and in line with current evidence and ministry of
  health policies
• Communicate to all the stakeholders
  involved in the training for participation and buy-in
• Monitor the smooth running of the
  training ensuring that participants’ achieve the intended learning
  outcomes and that any issues are addressed in time to minimise impact on
  training
• Conduct both participants’ and trainers’
  evaluations of the training and write a comprehensive report highlighting
  the relevant learning points, challenges and recommendations for future
  improvements.
• Work with partners to plan for follow up
  of the trainees to support application of theory to practice and to
  identify any gaps that may need further training and mentorship

• Ensure client satisfaction through
  delivery of high quality programmes and demonstrating a high level of
  professionalism in dealing with students and partners.
• Contribute to designing and circulation
  of brochures by providing information on the courses and reviewing the
  drafts developed by the librarian/registrar
• Participate in writing training and
  funding proposals in order to increase on income generation
• Participate in consultancy activities
  ensuring that they are completed in time and delivered to the highest
  standard possible for customer satisfaction
• Actively identify opportunities for
  marketing MUg courses and attend partner meetings/conferences to make
  presentations, and circulate brochures to improve on MUg’s visibility.

• The ideal candidate should possess a
  Masters’ degree in a health or social care related profession
• Current registration with a relevant
  professional body
• Additional training in palliative care
  is an added advantage
• At least two years’ teaching experience
• Experience/knowledge of HIV and/or other
  chronic illnesses
• Ability to mentor and supervise students
  on both cognitive and practical skills
• Knowledge of current WHO and MOH
  guidelines
• Possess the ability to network and
  liaise with various partners
• Excellent communication skills (Oral
  & written)
• Teaching/presentation skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Excellent analytical/Decision making
  skills
• Good problem solving skills
• High degree of confidentiality
• Integrity/Honesty
• High sense of responsibility and
  accountability
• Must be flexible, reliable, able to work
  under pressure; and in sympathy with the Christian values of Mildmay
  Uganda.
• Evidence of a non-judgemental approach
  regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality and lifestyle is critical.        

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