ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Academic Affairs & Training DEPARTMENT: Female Nursing Institute Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: AAT/FNI/J 004 31/01/2012 2 1 of 3 JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Science Teacher (General Science) RESPONSIBLE FOR: Preparation and teaching of General Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) courses offered by the Institute. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Female Nursing Institute Manager LIAISES WITH: Institute Staff and Departments as required. JOB DESCRIPTION: 1.0 JOB SUMMARY: The Science Lecturer (General Science) is primarily responsible for the preparation of materials for teaching and assessment of courses in general science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics), under the direction and supervision of the Female Nursing Institute Manager. 2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 2.1 To prepare and deliver all teaching materials, including notes, hand-outs, references, tapes and slides. 2.2 To undertake a teaching load not exceeding 24 class contact hours per week. 2.3 To assist staff in the preparation and review of course curricula. 2.4 To supervise and/or invigilate mid-semester and end of semester examinations. 2.5 To prepare and assess all homework, class and laboratory tests and exercises and examination. 2.6 To maintain proper records of all assessments and to provide such information as may be required by the Female Nursing Institute Manager, including the preparation of student progress reports. 2.7 To keep a record of student attendance at all classes, in accordance with current Institute policies. 2.8 To maintain high standards of students discipline in all classes. ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Academic Affairs & Training DEPARTMENT: Female Nursing Institute JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: AAT/FNI/J 004 31/01/2012 2 2 of 3 Science Teacher (General Science) JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.) 3.0 2.9 To liaise with the laboratory Superintendent regarding provisioning for laboratory classes. 2.10 To maintain safety in laboratory and clinical classes and to warn Institute staff of any new hazards. 2.11 To attend departmental meetings and participate fully in the departmental activities. 2.12 To assist in the induction of new students and to participate in the student tutor system. 2.13 To undertake other ad hoc duties as directed by the Female Nursing Institute Manager. HOURS OF WORK: Standard working week of 48 hours per week. The actual work will be scheduled in accordance with the departments operating requirements. 4.0 REQUIREMENTS: 4.1 4.2 Qualifications: 4.1.1 Bachelors Degree in any basic science (biology, chemistry or physics). 4.1.2 Higher degree (M.Sc or Ph.D) in a scientific subject is desirable. 4.1.3 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or its equivalent, specializing in a science subject. Professional Experience: 4.2.1 Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in any basic science at college or secondary school level. 4.2.2 Experience at work in the Arab world is highly desirable. ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Academic Affairs & Training DEPARTMENT: Female Nursing Institute JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: AAT/FNI/J 004 31/01/2012 2 3 of 3 Science Teacher (General Science) JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.) 4.3 5.0 Specialized Knowledge: 4.3.1 Knowledge of current developments in some area of health education is highly desirable. 4.3.2 A working knowledge of some of the more commonly used word processing software package is highly desirable. 4.3.3 Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 5.1 This job description is subject to periodic review and may be changed to meet the current and continuing needs of the Nursing Institute. N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties. Approval Position Name Prepared by: Female Nursing Institute Manager Director of Academic Affairs Programme Director Ms. Nahid Fathi Husni Al Hassan Dr. Abdulqader Al rawi Reviewed by: Approved by: Acknowledged by Employee Science Teacher (General Science) Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud Al Shahrani Signature Date