Somaliland: Consultant in Nursing Curricula - THET
The Hargeisa Institute of Health Sciences (HIOHS) and Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association (SLNMA) have two vacancies for nurse educationalists with significant overseas experience to contribute to a programme of work being implemented to enhance nursing education within Somaliland. These rewarding positions offer a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of human and institutional capacity, crucial for the rebuilding of the health system in Somaliland.
Consultant in Nursing Curricula and Examination
Reporting to the SLNMA & the Ministry of Health and Labour*.
Essential
Nurse education specialist
Experience of nursing curricula development
Understanding of Somaliland or developing country context
Role:
The consultant will:
Contribute to a review of the two curricula currently being used
Consult with each training institution to understand their examinations processes
Provide technical support to a working group that will review and update the curricula currently being used for basic nurse training
Support the drafting of a revised competency based curricula
Outputs:
A critique of the existing curricula and assessment of where they are ‘fit for purpose’
A report on current examination processes with recommendations as to how they can be strengthened and standardized
Draft revised competency based curricula
*Recruitment will be undertaken by the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), successful applicants will be employed by THET on secondment to the HIOHS and SLNMA.
To apply, please send a CV and a one page covering letter to Rachael Coker, THET, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or by email to [email][email protected]
For full job descriptions please visit www.thet.org
Closing date for both applications is Monday the 20th October 2008.