Head, School of Midwifery at the Imo State Government

The Imo State Government invites applications for the position below in one of its Schools of Nursing within the state:

Location: Imo

Job Summary

The Head of Midwifery will be supported by the Deputy Head of Midwifery, to provide midwifery leadership and ensure the delivery of high-quality students.
He / She will be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring proper understanding of patient centered services within maternity in the Women and Children’s Care Group.
He/She will be accountable for the overall professional responsibility for the effective and efficient use of resources within the institution and contribute towards the development and delivery of the strategic midwifery agenda, to drive through change and modernization to meet the institutional objectives.

Responsibilities

Compliance with ethical and regulatory principles of midwifery
Continuous maintenance of current knowledge and skills in midwifery theory and practice based on the best evidence available.
Continuous monitoring, evaluation and assessment of programmes and students and teachers
Continuous improvement in course design, development, teaching and midwifery practice

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years working experience as a midwife in the educational sector
A member of relevant professional body
Valid License in Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Experience in midwifery and training
A good knowledge of the University system
Knowledge of regulatory imperatives both in the educational system and the health sector
Knowledge of how to transform strategies into concrete actions
Knowledge of how to apply information and knowledge to support decisions
Advanced knowledge of and understanding of contemporary practices in the higher institution and health sectors
Knowledge of course design, development, teaching and midwifery principles and practice.