The Lecturer – Nursing will be responsible for providing effective teaching, clinical supervision, academic mentorship and student assessment in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing and related nursing courses.

The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development, research, examination management, quality assurance, student support and the effective implementation of institutional and regulatory standards.

The position requires a professionally registered nurse with strong clinical competence, tertiary teaching experience and a commitment to developing knowledgeable, ethical and clinically competent nursing graduates.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess the following:

• A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five credits, including:
  • English;
  • Mathematics; and
  • Science.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Midwifery or a closely related nursing discipline from a recognised institution.
• A valid Zambia Qualifications Authority verification or evaluation report for the relevant academic qualifications.
• A valid and current Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia practising certificate.
• A minimum of two years’ tertiary-level teaching experience in nursing or health sciences education.
• Relevant clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Midwifery or a related nursing discipline.
• Evidence of competence in clinical teaching, student assessment and academic mentorship.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, electronic learning platforms and digital teaching resources.

A Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Public Health or a related field will be an added advantage.

Training in teaching methodology, health professions education, clinical instruction or curriculum development will also be an added advantage.

3. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical practical sessions in accordance with approved curricula.
• Teach Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing and other assigned nursing courses.
• Develop course outlines, schemes of work, lesson plans, lecture notes and appropriate teaching materials.
• Ensure that teaching content is current, evidence-based and aligned with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate teaching methods to support students with different academic and clinical learning needs.
• Integrate nursing theory, clinical practice, patient safety, professional ethics and evidence-based care into teaching activities.
• Facilitate demonstrations and practical training in the nursing skills laboratory.
• Ensure that students understand clinical procedures, infection-prevention standards and professional nursing responsibilities.
• Use case studies, simulations, demonstrations and clinical scenarios to strengthen student competence.
• Participate in online, blended and face-to-face teaching where required.

Clinical Supervision

• Supervise students during clinical placements at approved health facilities.
• Ensure that students effectively integrate classroom theory with clinical practice.
• Provide guidance to students during ward rotations, clinical procedures and patient-care activities.
• Assess students’ clinical competence, professional conduct, communication and adherence to patient-safety requirements.
• Review and sign students’ clinical logbooks, procedure records and clinical assessment documents.
• Conduct clinical teaching sessions, bedside demonstrations and case discussions.
• Identify students experiencing clinical difficulties and provide appropriate remedial support.
• Liaise with clinical placement coordinators, ward managers, preceptors and health-facility staff.
• Ensure students comply with clinical placement rules, dress codes, professional conduct and confidentiality requirements.
• Report serious student misconduct, unsafe practice or clinical concerns to the Head of Department.
• Participate in the planning, allocation and monitoring of student clinical placements.

Institutional Conduct

• Uphold the mission, vision, Christian ethos and core values of Zera International College of Health Sciences.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, patient, staff and institutional information.
• Comply with lawful and reasonable instructions issued by the Head of Department and Management.
• Protect institutional teaching materials, equipment, records and resources.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Perform any other nursing, academic or institutional duties assigned by the Head of Department or Management.

4. KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

The successful applicant must demonstrate:

• Strong clinical and teaching competence in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nursing procedures and patient-care standards.
• Ability to effectively integrate theoretical teaching with clinical practice.
• Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong student-assessment and examination-management skills.
• Ability to mentor, guide and support students academically and clinically.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic and clinical team.
• Good organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate academic records.
• Ability to meet teaching, marking and reporting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and student-management skills.
• Ability to conduct clinical demonstrations and practical assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and quality-assurance processes.
• Demonstrated involvement in research or scholarly activities.
• Ability to use digital learning systems and basic ICT applications.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to patient safety, student development and academic excellence.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars and clinical practical sessions in accordance with approved curricula.
• Teach Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing and other assigned nursing courses.
• Develop course outlines, schemes of work, lesson plans, lecture notes and appropriate teaching materials.
• Ensure that teaching content is current, evidence-based and aligned with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate teaching methods to support students with different academic and clinical learning needs.
• Integrate nursing theory, clinical practice, patient safety, professional ethics and evidence-based care into teaching activities.
• Facilitate demonstrations and practical training in the nursing skills laboratory.
• Ensure that students understand clinical procedures, infection-prevention standards and professional nursing responsibilities.
• Use case studies, simulations, demonstrations and clinical scenarios to strengthen student competence.
• Participate in online, blended and face-to-face teaching where required.
• Supervise students during clinical placements at approved health facilities.
• Ensure that students effectively integrate classroom theory with clinical practice.
• Provide guidance to students during ward rotations, clinical procedures and patient-care activities.
• Assess students’ clinical competence, professional conduct, communication and adherence to patient-safety requirements.
• Review and sign students’ clinical logbooks, procedure records and clinical assessment documents.
• Conduct clinical teaching sessions, bedside demonstrations and case discussions.
• Identify students experiencing clinical difficulties and provide appropriate remedial support.
• Liaise with clinical placement coordinators, ward managers, preceptors and health-facility staff.
• Ensure students comply with clinical placement rules, dress codes, professional conduct and confidentiality requirements.
• Report serious student misconduct, unsafe practice or clinical concerns to the Head of Department.
• Participate in the planning, allocation and monitoring of student clinical placements.
• Uphold the mission, vision, Christian ethos and core values of Zera International College of Health Sciences.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student, patient, staff and institutional information.
• Comply with lawful and reasonable instructions issued by the Head of Department and Management.
• Protect institutional teaching materials, equipment, records and resources.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Perform any other nursing, academic or institutional duties assigned by the Head of Department or Management.

• Strong clinical and teaching competence in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nursing procedures and patient-care standards.
• Ability to effectively integrate theoretical teaching with clinical practice.
• Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong student-assessment and examination-management skills.
• Ability to mentor, guide and support students academically and clinically.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic and clinical team.
• Good organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate academic records.
• Ability to meet teaching, marking and reporting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and student-management skills.
• Ability to conduct clinical demonstrations and practical assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and quality-assurance processes.
• Demonstrated involvement in research or scholarly activities.
• Ability to use digital learning systems and basic ICT applications.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to patient safety, student development and academic excellence.

• A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five credits, including English, Mathematics, and Science.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Midwifery or a closely related nursing discipline from a recognised institution.
• A valid Zambia Qualifications Authority verification or evaluation report for the relevant academic qualifications.
• A valid and current Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia practising certificate.
• A minimum of two years’ tertiary-level teaching experience in nursing or health sciences education.
• Relevant clinical experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Midwifery or a related nursing discipline.
• Evidence of competence in clinical teaching, student assessment and academic mentorship.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, electronic learning platforms and digital teaching resources.
• A Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Public Health or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Training in teaching methodology, health professions education, clinical instruction or curriculum development will also be an added advantage.