Clinical Instructor - Midwifery

Vacancy Announcement — Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing

Position: Clinical Instructor - Midwifery

Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing, a leading health training institution in the West Nile region, trains quality nurses for quality services. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Instructor to guide student midwives through supervised maternity practice.

Minimum Qualifications: - Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery from a recognized institution.

Experience/Other Requirements: - Must be registered and hold a valid practicing license with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC). - Clinical mentorship and supervision experience is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities: - Supervise student midwives during rotations in antenatal, labour/delivery, postnatal wards, and community outreach. - Demonstrate and supervise core midwifery skills including normal delivery care, partograph use, newborn care, and emergency obstetric response drills. - Conduct bedside teaching and structured skills assessments using approved tools. - Monitor, evaluate, and record students' clinical performance and logbook completion. - Coordinate with maternity unit staff and preceptors to ensure safe, meaningful learning experiences. - Enforce infection prevention practices, respectful maternity care, and professional ethics. - Provide remedial support to students who need additional clinical coaching. - Escalate clinical risks, incidents, and student welfare issues to the academic leadership. - Assist in organizing community midwifery placements and follow-up visits.

What We Offer: - A vital role in reducing maternal and newborn mortality by producing skilled midwives. - Supportive faculty and strong partnerships with regional health facilities.