MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE

VACANCY: Senior Tutor - environmental Health (NHTC)

BACKGROUND
The Government of Lesotho has received a grant from the Global Fund towards the cost of Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Project and it is intended that part of the proceeds of this grant will be applied for procurement of the following vacancies.
 

Senior Tutor- Environmental Health (NHTC)

Contract Duration: Eight Months Renewable
Responsible to: HOD, ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES – NHTC

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the general supervision of the HOD of Allied Health Sciences, the incumbent is responsible for all academic responsibilities related to Environmental Health Programme.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Develops and review the curriculum content for Environmental Health

(i) Conducts needs assessment of Environmental Health Programme
(ii) Collects the relevant educational materials on the latest developments pertaining to the areas of interest.
(iii) Selects the appropriate specialists and stakeholders and commission them to provide technical support.

2. Implements the revised Curriculum

(i) Prepares the course outlines.
(ii) Prepares the teaching/lecture notes and teaching aids.
(iii) Develops Time Tables
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3. Promotes academic growth of students

(i) Exposes and introduces students to various types of research.
(ii) Cultivates critical thinking and problem solving to the appropriate level of students.
(iii) Identifies and prepares students’ clinical visits
(iv) Liaise with other institutions which offer Environmental Health subjects
(v) Provides guidance and counseling for students.
(vi) Facilitates participation of students in Environmental Health related National Events.

4. Administer and managers staff in the department

(i) Facilitates recruitment and appointment of the External Examiners (Moderators)
(ii) Identifies areas of need for continuing education and recommends areas of need for continuing education in Environmental Health Programme.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Degree in Environmental Health with a minimum of five (3) years of experience in clinical and/or lecturing/teaching. A Masters is an added advantage.