Programme Leader – School of Nursing Job Tangaza University

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
The Programme Leader for the School of Nursing will offer strong academic and administrative guidance for the university's nursing programs. Reporting to the DVC, ARSA, they are responsible for maintaining high-quality, well-organized nursing education that meets national regulations and supports the university's goals.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Guide and coordinate the design, delivery, and continual evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula.
  • Ensure alignment with the Nursing Council of Kenya's requirements, including curriculum standards, examination frameworks, and clinical competencies.
  • Ensure compliance with the Nursing Council of Kenya, particularly in areas of syllabi, assessments, exam moderation, and content regulation
  • Monitor academic processes such as assessment moderation, second marking, and academic integrity protocols.
  • Serve as a supportive academic leader for nursing students, managing student performance, addressing complaints, and overseeing instructor mentoring.
  • Contribute to lecture delivery, clinical supervision, and practicum coordination.
  • Stay academically active through teaching, mentoring, and scholarly engagement within nursing.
  • Lead development of innovative initiatives such as outreach nursing programmes, e-learning, or partnerships with health facilities.
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for classes, clinical placements, and assessments to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Cultivate partnerships with hospitals, healthcare agencies, community organizations, and alumni networks to support clinical placements, community nursing projects, and programme visibility.
  • Prepare and present programme reports, covering performance metrics, quality assurance outcomes, and student progression, to faculty governance bodies.
  • Market and promote the school's nursing programmes locally and internationally, strengthening its visibility, reputation, and student recruitment.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery and a minimum of master's degree in relevant health - related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience in an accredited nursing programme, including at least 3 years in an administrative leadership role.
  • A minimum of two years of clinical nursing and/or midwifery experience.
  • Have evidence of participation in scholarly activities such as conducting research and publishing articles in peer reviewed journals.
  • Registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya in good standing.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the University's mission, vision, and core values.
  • Proven experience in curriculum implementation, examination administration, and staff supervision.
  • Experience in resource mobilization, including securing grants and leading academic development projects.
  • Competence in budget management, faculty development, and fostering university-community partnerships.
  • Strong leadership, communication, people management, and organizational skills; with a focus on student-centered initiatives, relationship building, and strategic planning
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
How to ApplyApplicants should enclose a Letter of introduction including your salary expectations, Curriculum Vitae, copies of rele-vant certification and three (3) reference letters from recognized persons / institutions including one from a local reli-gious leader who can speak to your character to vacancies@tangaza.ac.keSubmit your applications no later than 16th September, 2025, indicating your daytime contacts to:The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Tangaza University
P.O. BOX 15055-00509
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