Health Tutors – Laboratory Training School x2 Mengo Hospital

Health Tutors – Laboratory Training School (2)
2 Health Tutors Reports to: Principal – Laboratory Training School
Location: Kampala
Job Summary: Teach, train and mentor students in Laboratory skills as per the required standards set by the Ministry of Education

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in subjects of expertise
• Organise timetables for different groups of students
• Conduct lectures according to the set timetable
• Teach, train and mentor students in areas concerning Medical Laboratory Techniques
• Participate in planning for school activities both curricular and extra-curricular
• Set and mark course assessment/ semester examinations and revision tests
• Set internal and external examinations in the subjects taught
• Supervise and support students while on practical skills training and on study visits
• Advise Management of the School on issues related to the development of the School
• Collaborate with other Training Schools and develop partnerships for academic excellence of the School
• Supervise students’ research as may be assigned by the School
• Organise student seminars, panel discussions and debates
• Participate in the selection process of new student entrants in the School
• Perform any other duties incidental to the above as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• A Bachelors’ degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences and a post graduate diploma in Medical Education or Diploma in Education.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council with a valid APL.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Tutor in a Medical Laboratory Technology School
• Experience/knowledge of relevant MOH/MOES guidelines and policies, as well as ability to network and liaise with various partners.
• Clinical proficiency and capacity to make decisions and motivate learners
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Computer literacy