Faculty, Developing Midwives Project
James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an international educational and research institution focusing on the integral areas of teaching, research, and services. The goal of the School is not only to impart knowledge but also to act as a center of excellence in knowledge creation through research and training that connects with practice. The James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University has been developing competent and compassionate Midwives to improve the maternal and neonatal health in Bangladesh through the 3 years Diploma course at seven Academic Sites, in partnership with six Non-Government Organizations, with support from the Government of Bangladesh since 2012 under the Developing Midwifery Project, funded by the UK government. We are looking for some Faculty for this project.
Job profile
The main role of this position will be to work as a member of technical team and teach the students of Diploma in Midwifery Education Program at Dhaka Urban academic site for quality implementation of the Midwifery Education Program according to the set standards and curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with the technical team;
- Teach students as per the academic calendar and session plan in theory classes;
- Provide supportive assistance to the midwifery students as and when required to help them to understand the subject clearly;
- Develop modular exam questionnaires including OSCE guideline in close collaboration with fellow faculty and Instructor;
- Check the answer scripts for modular examination and grading;
- Assist junior faculty in developing and managing the rotational plan for students during clinical practice;
- Strengthen the capacity of preceptors with fellow faculty both at academic site and clinical facilities and ensure their compliance with the set curriculum standards;
- Assist junior faculty in ensuring the proper use of clinical and skills lab facilities;
- Monitor for ensuring strict adherence to the academic calendar and fulfillment of set standards;
- Conduct assessment of students’ performance and communicate with fellow faculty and junior faculty regarding any student whose performance is unsatisfactory or unsafe, or whenever there are any concerns about her progress;
- Along with classroom teaching, develop individual clinical skills & competency as a part of continuous development.
- Conduct other activities as and when assigned by the Supervisors.
Requirement
- Post Basic B.Sc/ B.Sc in Nursing-Midwifery
- Must be registered and licensed under BNMC
- At-least three years’ experience in maternal and newborn health with 2 years teaching experience
- At least 20 deliveries conducted
- Wiling to visit slum areas with students as and when required
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency in English
Duty Station: Dhaka
Salary: Attractive salary package will be offered for truly deserving candidates.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are advised to send an application with a complete CV to: recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd by March 28, 2017. Please mention in the subject line of your email: Faculty, Developing Midwives Project.
Only short listed candidates shall be invited for the interview. All tests & interview will be held in Dhaka. JPGSPH regrets to inform that it is not liable to reply to all the applicants.
Special information: We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified women and minorities candidates.
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