REF: NCK/CS/HW02/DEE/18/03/2023
Over all purpose
Officer at this level is the Head of Education and Examination Department at the NCK
Duties and responsibilities inter alia entail:-

Formulating, implementing and reviewing nursing and midwifery education, examination & registration policy and guidelines; 
Approving the work plan and activities för the department and coordinating the implementation
Coordinating the development and review of syllabi and/or courses and modes ofstudy
Coordinating the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum; Coordinating evidence generation for decision-making regarding emerging programmes or issues touching on the Council's mandate;
Overseeing the monitoring of nursing/midwifery students during training; Coordinating the setting and administration of licensure examination; 
Utilizing research data to advise regarding emerging issues touching on Council's mandate
Developing performance management targets for the department and overseeing the implementation
Development of the departmental budget and procurement plan.

QuaIifications and Person specifications

 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Served in the grade of Deputy Director, Education and Examination for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years' experience, five (5) years of which should have been at senior management position
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
Master's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or any health-related field from a recognized institution
Member of professional association of good standing
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Monitoring and Evaluation Course from a recognized institution; 
Proficiency in computer application skills;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

Desired qualities
Successful candidate should have, Good; Leadership, Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance and Financial management skills