Job title: Clinical Instructor

Location: Nairobi

Reports to: Head of Nursing School

Main Purpose of the Job

The job holder will provide direct supervision and technical mentorship during clinical rotations to bridge the students’ gap between classroom theory learning and real hands-on experience. He/she will train students in hands-on medical procedures while rigorously evaluating their practical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and ensuring the attainment of the mandatory logbook hours.

Main Responsibilities.

1. Clinical supervision: Guide students during ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and community placements, providing bedside teaching in history-taking, examinations, and clinical procedures while ensuring patient safety.
2. Case debriefing: Lead post-round discussions to connect clinical findings with theoretical knowledge, fostering diagnostic reasoning and care-planning skills.
3. Competency assessment: Evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, audit clinical logbooks, and oversee practical examinations such as OSCEs.
4. Simulation lab instruction: Conduct procedural demonstrations and mock scenarios to build student confidence before hospital placements.
5. Professional modeling: Teach ethical bedside manners, empathetic communication, and confidentiality, while coordinating student rotations with hospital staff.
6. Administrative oversight: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and performance across clinical rotations.

Key Deliverables for this Position.

1. Clinical readiness: Equip students to engage safely with patients through guided supervision, simulation practice, and validated competencies.
2. Diagnostic capability: Enhance students’ clinical judgment by linking theoretical knowledge with practical case discussions and mentorship.
3. Competency validation: Deliver accurate evaluations, constructive feedback, and logbook verification, ensuring successful OSCE completion and compliance with regulatory standards.
4. Ethical professionalism: Promote exemplary bedside manner, communication, confidentiality, and ethics while coordinating rotations and maintaining performance records.

Work Experience, Academic & Professional Qualifications.

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
2. At least 3 years of experience in nursing education.
3. A valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

Essential Skills.

1. Deep knowledge of the NCK curriculum structures.
2. Skills in lesson planning & OSCEs.
3. Meticulous & result-oriented.
4. Good communication skills.

How to Apply:

Please send your application (Application letter & CV) to [email protected]

Use “the position you are applying for” as the subject line of the email.

Notes:

• AG German Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strictly adheres to the provisions of the Employment Act of Kenya, 2007.

• The Institute prohibits discrimination of any kind during the recruitment process.

• The Institute ensures that all recruitment and selection processes are conducted transparently and based solely on merit.