TUTORS NEEDED

The Access  school of Nursing and Midwifery – Nakaseke in dedicated to training NURSES AND MIDWIVES.

The main goal of the school is to impact the education levels in the rural Nakaseke District, the greater, Luweero triangle, in Uganda. In order to achieve the above objectives to provide a comprehensive model of health care services, education and economic empowerment programs to the people of Nakaseke, greater Luwero triangle in Uganda. Access school of nursing of Midwifery – Nakaseke seeks to recruit three persons to fill One (1) senior Tutor position and two persons to fill the position of Tutor with the qualifications, knowledge, skills and attitudes as described in the following section.

JOB TITLE SENIOR TUTOR (ONE POSITION).

Reports to Principal of the school

Classification: Contract type: 2 year (Renewable on good performance)

Duty Station: Access School of Nursing and Midwifery- Nakaseke

JOB SUMMARY

The senior Tutor will manage plan and coordinate all organizational matters of the academic registrar to support the principal and other teaching staff to provide quality strategic training of the Nurses and Midwives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SENIOR TUTOR

– Sharing teaching responsibilities with other tutors and clinical instructors guided by the principals of teaching.

– Carrying out responsibilities of the Deputy Principal when Principal is absent from station.

– Managing the office of the Academic Registrar as far as the activities of advertising for vacancies for the students, interviews and selecting of suitable candidates are concerned. In the same vein organizing training programs, arranging for student assessment and supervising all the related activities in student assessment.

– Effectively work in a team with other teaching and non-teaching staff.

– Providing a role model for the school populace

– Protecting all confidential information concerning trainees and avoiding examination leakages.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Evidence of your professional qualification as Tutor and experience as a senior Tutor.
  2. Renewal of practicing license.
  3. Curriculum vitae.
  4. References from two reputable personalities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

– Strong understanding of the teaching – learning process

– Good communication skills, organization and planning

– Three (3) year teaching practice in a recognized training institution

– Problem solving skills.

– Self-motivated team prayer

– Confidentiality of integrate, honesty and the high level of professional and ethical conduct

– Competence in use of various teaching methodologies

– Sensitivity to student’s needs and institutional policy requirements.

JOB TITLE: TUTOR (2 POSITIONS)

Reports to Principal of the school

Classification: Contract type: 2 year (Renewable on good performance)

Duty Station: Access School of Nursing and Midwifery- Nakaseke

JOB SUMMARY

He /She will plan and manage class room teaching and practical programs.

He /She will supervise clinical instructors.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

– Teach students in the various course units as per curriculum and in line with the prescribed time table.

– Conduct teaching according to principles of teaching notable a scheme of work and reason plan.

– Maintain records of lectures given, list of students attending and ensuring regular assessment of students and feedback given.

– Ensuring high standards of discipline is maintained among students.

– Providing guidance and counseling to students.

– Participating in all the activities of the school e.g. co-curricular activities, supervision and support of student during theoretical and practicum experience.

– Guiding, supervising and supporting clinical instructors attached to the school.

– Maintaining a role model for the students to immolate from.

– Keeping a breast with current academic affairs so that the students are given up to date information.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Professional qualifications as Nurse/Midwife Tutor.
  2. Evidence of renewal of practicing license.
  3. Curriculum vitae.
  4. Referees: 2 reputable personalities.

 KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

– Strong understanding of the teaching – learning process

– Good communication skills, organization and planning

– Three (3) year teaching practice in a recognized training institution

– Problem solving skills.

– Self-motivated team prayer

-Confidentiality of integrate, honesty and the high level of professional and ethical conduct

– Competence in use of various teaching methodologies

– Sensitivity to student’s needs and institutional policy requirements.

 HOW TO APPLY.

– Send application enclosing photocopies of academic qualifications, testimonials along with curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, day time telephone number, email, two recommendation letters, (on letter heads and a cover/support letter not later than 23rd Feb 2018.

– Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFREY NAKASEKE EMAIL

sserubopete@gmail.com 

TEL: +256782348560 / +256772472453      (more…)

ACCESS: The Nakaseke Oasis

Two years have passed since I went to ACCESS (African Community Center for Social Sustainability) but the ramifications of that experience foretold who I am today. The University of Vermont and Western Connecticut Global Health Scholarship that afforded me the opportunity to go to Uganda between my first and second year of medical school has had far reaching implications for who I am as a person and the type of doctor I wish to become. I have immense admiration for the staff at ACCESS as their dedication and service to their community is unwavering. The physical beauty of Nakaseke and the grounds of ACCESS are striking. However the history of Nakaseke, in the Luwero district of Uganda, is contrary to the peaceful oasis-like feeling of ACCESS. For decades, war and disease destroyed the lives of villagers in Nakaseke. In town, an abandoned partially demolished building is a daily reminder of the past. Generations of young adults were killed by either the war or AIDS which left vulnerable children and elders desolate with uncertain futures. Living day to day in a place where life is fragile and uncertain makes investing in the future seemingly frivolous.

Investing in a child’s education is a luxury that most cannot afford and certainly do not prioritize. Living in poverty excludes a person from being able participate in government and advocating for themselves. It is for these reasons that ACCESS is vital to this community – expanding the educational and health opportunities for community members and helping to break the cycle of poverty. Poverty is complex that requires multifaceted solutions. For example, one woman who I will never forget, was nursing her fifth child. The woman’s husband had left her promptly after infecting her with HIV. The infant had tested HIV negative but now risked becoming infected through breastmilk. The woman had no money for formula as she was trying desperately to send her eldest child to school. She knew of the risks and was faced with an impossible choice. She was 24 years old and I wonder if she is still alive. She and many others is why I am choosing to continue to work for impoverished communities and I continue to draw inspiration daily from the patients and staff I met at ACCESS. I am grateful for the partnership and commitment the University of Vermont has to global health and the opportunities we have as students. One person in particular at UVM was instrumental in helping the Ugandan doctor who initiated ACCESS and in turn set me on my trajectory.

Now it is my turn to help the next generation as a future emergency room doctor. My experience in Uganda solidified my desire to want to work in an all-inclusive environment where no one is denied healthcare regardless of social, demographic or economic status. Emergency medicine is fulfilling for me in the regard and the wide scope of practice will enable me to see patients in various settings, improve pre-hospital health care and to appropriately use diagnostic tests for triage that will improve patient outcomes and healthcare expenses.

Alexander K Miller MD
University of Vermont

Research Assistant Needed

Research Assistant for qualitative research

Makerere University – Yale University collaboration (MUYU) Research Scholar is seeking a Research Assistant for the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) management study.

The specific aims of this research are to assess knowledge, attitudes, & practices towards NCD education & management in Nakaseke district in Uganda. We would like to determine the barriers and facilitators to healthcare access for self-management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

This study will be conducted in three selected sub-counties of Nakaseke, Uganda. Sub-counties for sampling were selected based on proximity to African Community Center for Social Sustainability (ACCESS). ACCESS Uganda is a community-based organization in Nakaseke district, Uganda dedicated to working with vulnerable groups in resource limited settings through medical care, education and economic empowerment. For more information, please visit http://accessuganda.org/latest-news/

Job summary/Responsibilities:

Seeking a research assistant to assist an Intern from Yale School of Public Health on a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews of 30 patients, 30 Community Health Workers (CHWs), and 30 healthcare professions in three sub-counties of Nakaseke, Uganda. The position is anticipated to last for 5-7 weeks.

1. Conduct in-depth interviews with additional questions as necessary.

2. Translate the content of the interviews to the intern and interviewees.

3. Transcribe and translate the voice-recorded interviews.

 

Qualifications:Degree in Health related field a requirement. Those withMaster’s degree in Public Health are encouraged to apply. Additional training and experience in conducting in-depth interviews are preferred.

1. Able to travel to and from Kampala and Nakaseke every Mondays and Thursdays.

2. Able to attend training sessions

3. Willing to learn interview skills to obtain high-quality qualitative data.

4. Able to probe or ask additional questions during the in-depth interviews as they are necessary.

5. Able to speak, transcribe, and translate between Luganda and English.

6. Able to operate a voice recorder upon training.

*Prior knowledge on diabetes and hypertension are not required.

 

Please send an email with:

  1. a cover letter stating your prior experience and motivation.
  2. one reference letter.

 

please send to haeyoon.chang@yale.eduwith the job title in the subject of your email.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews during the first week of July.

Deadline for receipt of applications: June 30th2016.

Help Train a New Generation of Nurses

 

The Problem:

Rural communities in Uganda are lacking access to health care due to a shortage of doctors and nurses.

Young men and women living in rural communities lack access to higher education.

The Solution:

ACCESS is building a Comprehensive Nursing School in Nakaseke, Uganda to help provide education and job opportunities in the rural healthcare system. This 3-year program will build a secure future for young people living in a rural area and provide crucial access to healthcare for the entire community.

Through the generous support of our partners and donors we have built a brand new classroom block, shipped a boxcar of medical and educational material, established our library and skills lab, and secured our compound with a perimeter fence. We are on our way to opening the doors of The Health Training Institute!

But we need your help. 95% of every dollar you give will go directly towards upgrading our existing community nurses’ aide program into a 3-year Accredited Nursing School.

Our nurses will make approximately $200/month. This money will send their siblings to school, provide for their families, and bring healthcare to the community. Even a small donation has the potential to transform the community!

Donate Now!