BSc Midwifery Lead Tutor, 18 month contract
The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital (EAH), University of Hargeisa and THET have a vacancy for a full time Lead tutor to head and implement the first BSc in Midwifery in Somaliland’s history. The EAH, located in Hargeisa, Somaliland, is a non-profit charity community hospital built by the Hospital Director and founder Edna Adan Ismail. The hospital is the main teaching institution in country for midwifery with a history of training community and post basic midwives. Since declaring independence in 1991 Somaliland has suffered many of the problems associated with post conflict including a critical shortage of health professionals. This rewarding position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of human and institutional capacity, crucial for the rebuilding of the health system in Somaliland.
Role
The post holder will lead the implementation of a high quality BSc Midwifery Programme for qualified midwives, the first BSc level Midwifery course to be run in Somaliland. In consultation with EAH and the UOH s/he will take overall responsibility for the delivery and evaluation of the course. As the course lead, s/he will be responsible for planning the teaching programme; supervising course tutors (including short term international technical support) and ensuring effective mentorship of the students.
Essential
• Practicing midwife and registered in own country
• University graduate, educated at least to Master’s Level
• Education qualification or proven extensive experience of midwifery teaching at BSc level, with strong clinical and theory skills
• Fluent English speaker (the course will be delivered 100% in English)
• Strong research skills
• Strong IT skills – word, power point and excel
• Able to work independently
• Innovative and adaptable, able to work effectively in a resource constrained environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Desirable
• Substantial developing country work experience, preferably North / north-east Africa or sub-Sahara
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 [log in to unmask]
For full job descriptions please visit www.thet.org/
http://www.ednahospital.org/
Closing date for applications is 31st December 2010
Interviews mid January 2011
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From: Ozcivi Androulla [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tue 11/30/2010 10:53 AM
To: Ozcivi Androulla
Subject: Somaliland BSc Midwifery Lead tutor vacancy
Dear all
THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) are seeking an experienced
midwifery tutor to lead a new 18 month BSc. Midwifery for qualified
midwives in the de facto independent state of Somaliland, commencing
March 2011. The job description and advertisement with contact details
is attached. Closing date 31 December 2010.
Best wishes
Androulla Ozcivi
International Department
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