Applications are, invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Dean, School of Nursing & Midwifery, AKU, EA and will be, responsible for project management and administrative support for the Dean’s office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with outstanding communication and administrative skills. She/he will have demonstrated capacity to manage projects in a complex setting and the ability to foster strategic links within nursing and midwifery establishments and other relevant stakeholders, particularly across East Africa.
Entity
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Responsibilities
Provide administrative leadership
Support the development and implementation of the SONAM strategic plan.
Management of ongoing SONAM projects
Monitor and report on the changing nursing and midwifery environment and the higher education context specific to Nursing and Midwifery.
Liaise with the Dean to assist with the management of SONAM budgets
Promote strategic links within Nursing & Midwifery and the broader community.
Liaise with University-wide supporting units and networks.
Requirements
A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from recognized university and/or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in and/or knowledge of nursing and midwifery environment in East Africa or the broader African context.
Demonstrated experience in administrative leadership.
Demonstrated experience in management with a proven capacity to develop and manage projects and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage finances and budgets.
Demonstrated ability to establish and foster strategic relationships, preferably within the nursing/midwifery and the healthcare industry.
Outstanding communications skills, including proven ability to prepare and evaluate reports with ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely in the most appropriate mode and medium.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Strong computer skills.
An entrepreneurial attitude and a proven capacity to work independently with minimum supervision.
Works well under pressure with attention to detail.
Can lead, build and work in a team.
Is committed to working in a culturally diverse environment
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