Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery)-Karachi

For School of Nursing and Midwifery, The Aga Khan University      Qualification:

• PhD or equivalent in a field of nursing and midwifery is required on appointment and must be a champion of academic excellence, possess significant experience in teaching and communication, and demonstrate deep commitment to service to the profession and the community.
• Must be eligible for licensing and registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council.                                                      

Job Description:

• Develop and implement the School’s academic and management plans and policies, incorporating a coherent set of objectives for teaching and learning, clinical practice, research and resource development.
• Identify and promote quality, access, relevance and impact of education and scholarship in all SONAM Pakistan programs, including research, teaching and learning, clinical practice, outreach and community engagement. Lead the School’s planning processes (strategic, research, human resource and fundraising).
• Monitor and improve performance to ensure outcomes, promoting positive relationships internally and externally.
• Recruit, develop, promote and evaluate faculty and senior administrators in the School in accordance with the University’s policies.
• Ensure collaboration of faculty with the University Hospital to assure quality of service in nursing.
• Identify and foster links with SONAM in East Africa and with other academic entities and programs within the University.
• Develop principles and initiatives for community engagement. 
• Lead the School’s budget within the funding constraints set during the budget-setting cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for engagement of alumni.