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.
Student Assessment and Examinations
- Prepare assignments, tests, practical assessments, examination questions and marking guides.
- Administer and mark assessments and examinations in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in examination moderation, invigilation, marking and verification of results.
- Assess students’ theoretical knowledge, practical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviour.
- Submit marked assessments and examination results within prescribed deadlines.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of examination materials and student results.
- Identify students who are academically at risk and recommend appropriate support measures.
- Participate in supplementary, deferred and remedial assessments where required.
- Ensure that examination and assessment practices are fair, transparent and aligned with approved learning outcomes.
Academic Mentorship and Student Support
- Provide academic mentorship, guidance and support to nursing students.
- Serve as a class tutor or academic adviser when appointed.
- Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, clinical performance and professional conduct.
- Counsel students on academic improvement, clinical expectations and professional development.
- Refer students requiring specialised support to the appropriate institutional office.
- Promote discipline, ethical conduct, respectful communication and professional behaviour among students.
- Encourage students to develop critical-thinking, clinical decision-making and lifelong-learning skills.
- Support students in research projects, case studies, presentations and community-health activities.
- Provide guidance to students preparing for professional examinations and clinical assessments.
Curriculum Development and Review
- Participate in the development, review and improvement of nursing curricula.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of course content, learning outcomes and assessment methods.
- Ensure that curriculum content reflects changes in nursing practice, professional standards and healthcare needs.
- Participate in programme review meetings and curriculum validation activities.
- Recommend improvements to teaching methods, clinical training and student assessment.
- Assist in reviewing teaching materials, clinical tools and student learning resources.
Research and Scholarly Activities
- Participate in nursing, health sciences and educational research activities.
- Contribute to institutional research projects, publications and professional presentations.
- Support students in developing research proposals and completing research assignments.
- Promote evidence-based nursing practice through teaching and clinical supervision.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops and Continuing Professional Development activities.
- Demonstrate ongoing involvement in research, innovation or scholarly activities.
- Remain updated on developments in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Clinical Nursing and nursing education.
Quality Assurance
- Participate in institutional and departmental quality-assurance activities.
- Maintain complete and current teaching files for all assigned courses.
- Participate in lecturer evaluations, teaching observations, clinical audits and academic reviews.
- Implement corrective actions arising from quality-assurance findings.
- Ensure compliance with approved curricula, academic calendars and teaching schedules.
- Participate in programme accreditation, monitoring and regulatory inspection activities.
- Prepare and provide academic records and evidence required during audits and inspections.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching, assessment and clinical supervision.
Academic Administration
- Maintain accurate student attendance records, assessment records and clinical supervision reports.
- Prepare and submit course reports, teaching reports and student-progress reports.
- Attend departmental meetings, academic board meetings and other institutional meetings as assigned.
- Participate in student orientation, staff development programmes, graduation activities and institutional events.
- Assist in preparing departmental work plans, teaching schedules and clinical supervision plans.
- Submit required reports and academic documents within prescribed timelines.
- Participate in the allocation of courses, teaching workloads and clinical supervision responsibilities.
- Maintain proper records of lesson delivery, student consultations and academic interventions.
- Support effective communication between students, lecturers, clinical sites and the department.
Skills Laboratory Responsibilities
- Conduct practical demonstrations in the nursing skills laboratory.
- Ensure that students are properly prepared before performing procedures in clinical settings.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness, security and functionality of skills-laboratory equipment.
- Report damaged, missing or inadequate skills-laboratory equipment.
- Ensure that students comply with skills-laboratory rules and safety procedures.
- Assist with the preparation of equipment and materials for practical assessments.
- Promote proper handling and storage of nursing equipment and supplies.
Professional and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain a valid NMCZ practising certificate throughout the period of employment.
- Maintain ZAQA verification for all relevant academic qualifications.
- Comply with NMCZ standards, institutional policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Uphold professional nursing ethics, patient confidentiality and safe clinical practice.
- Ensure that teaching and clinical supervision comply with current nursing standards.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and patients.
- Immediately disclose any restriction, suspension or expiry affecting professional registration.
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development activities required by NMCZ.
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.
5. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Lecturer – Nursing will be expected to:
- Deliver all allocated lectures and practical sessions according to the approved timetable.
- Maintain complete and current teaching files for all assigned courses.
- Submit assessments, marking records and examination results within prescribed deadlines.
- Conduct regular and properly documented clinical supervision.
- Maintain accurate student attendance, assessment and clinical records.
- Participate fully in departmental, examination and quality-assurance activities.
- Maintain a valid NMCZ practising certificate and ZAQA verification.
- Provide timely academic and clinical support to students.
- Demonstrate professional conduct in all interactions with students, staff and clinical partners.
- Contribute to research, curriculum development and institutional improvement.
6. STRICT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit ONE complete PDF file containing all required application documents.
All documents must be arranged in the following order:
- Application or cover letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Grade 12 School Certificate showing the required credits;
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Midwifery or related qualification;
- Master’s Degree certificate, where applicable;
- Academic transcripts for relevant qualifications;
- ZAQA verification or evaluation reports for all relevant academic qualifications;
- Valid NMCZ registration certificate;
- Valid NMCZ practising certificate;
- National Registration Card or valid passport;
- Teaching methodology, clinical instruction or nursing education certificate, where applicable;
- Relevant professional and Continuing Professional Development certificates;
- Evidence of tertiary teaching experience;
- Evidence of clinical nursing experience;
- Evidence of research, publications or scholarly activities, where applicable; and
- Professional or employment references.
All documents must be clear, readable and combined into one PDF file.
The PDF file must be named using the applicant’s full name and the position applied for.
Example:
Mary_Chanda_Lecturer_Nursing.pdf
7. IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE
The following application rules will be strictly enforced:
- All documents must be submitted as one PDF file.
- Multiple PDF files or separate attachments will not be accepted.
- Photographs or scanned documents submitted separately will not be accepted.
- Applications submitted without a cover letter will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without a Curriculum Vitae will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without a Grade 12 School Certificate will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without the required Bachelor’s Degree will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without ZAQA verification or evaluation will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without a valid NMCZ practising certificate will be disqualified.
- Applications submitted without an NRC or valid passport will be disqualified.
- Applications that do not provide evidence of the required teaching and clinical experience may not be considered.
- Blurred, incomplete, expired or unreadable documents will not be accepted.
- Applicants must not send multiple emails containing parts of the same application.
- Applications sent through unauthorised platforms will not be considered unless specifically requested by Management.
- The application file must be named according to the prescribed format.
- Submission of false, forged, altered or misleading documents will result in immediate disqualification and may be reported to the relevant authorities.
Failure to comply with any part of the prescribed application process will render the application null and void.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and comply fully with the application instructions will be considered for shortlisting.
