The role holder will be the academic and administrative head of Mengo Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery and will manage it in a manner that ensures academic excellence, efficient use of resources and the welfare of students/staff, in line with Mengo Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Sports and relevant national/international policies and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in nursing/midwifery with Post graduate diploma in
• Medical Education; OR 1.Double Registration in Nursing and Midwifery Diploma in Nursing and a diploma in midwifery) and with a bachelor’s degree in medical education.
A masters degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
He/she must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council with a current License to practice.
• At least five years’ experience in teaching.
• At least three years’ experience in a leadership role preferably in similar role or in a teaching institution with a demonstrable track record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General and Behavioral
• Strong leadership attributes with good communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong people skills and demonstrable ability to lead and influence team dynamics.
• Ability to motivate, supervise and develop others.
• Problem solver with good problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in various MS office packages
• Working knowledge of English and local language(s) are crucial.
• Hard working, trustworthy, and holding the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be highly professional, flexible, and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure: and in compliance with the Christian values of Mengo Hospital.
• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to operate at strategic level in addition to delivering at an operational level.