Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Female Warden will be responsible for ensuring student welfare, discipline, and a safe living environment, particularly in the hostels. She will oversee accommodation facilities, enforce rules, provide counselling, and support students’ academic and personal development. Additionally, she will coordinate with tutors, School and University administration, manage health and emergency protocols in consultation with the University Nurse, and foster a positive and professional atmosphere for future nurses and midwives. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Student Welfare and Support
• Overseeing and taking a lead role in welcoming the students within the Hall of Residence to ensure that all new students are checked in and greeted on or soon after arrival.
• Participating in the orientation of the new students.
• Ensuring a safe and conducive environment for students.
• Providing counselling and support for students regarding their academic, personal, or emotional well-being.
• Addressing concerns related to the health, hygiene, and personal safety of students.
• Encouraging a healthy balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and personal well-being.

Hostel and Facility Management
• Overseeing the nursing students’ hostel facilities, ensuring cleanliness, maintenance, and security.
• Enforcing rules and regulations related to the nursing students’ hostel life.
• Monitoring food quality and dietary needs of the students.
• Coordinating with the Estates Manager to ensure repairs and upkeep of hostel infrastructure.

Discipline and Conduct
• Ensuring strict adherence to the School’s code of conduct.
• Addressing disciplinary issues and resolving conflicts among students.
• Implementing anti-bullying policies and promoting a harmonious living environment.
• Conducting regular inspections, surprise checks in the halls of residence and roll calls to ensure compliance with rules.

Academic and Professional Development and Extracurricular Activities
• Supporting students in time management and academic discipline.
• Encouraging participation in nursing and midwifery-related events, seminars, and workshops.
• Assisting in the students’ mentorship programme, organising career guidance meetings and workshops for students in their professional journey.
• Organising cultural, sports, and recreational activities to promote student engagement.

Coordination with Tutors and Administration of the School
• Acting as a liaison between students and faculty/administration.
• Reporting student grievances to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with the University and School policies related to nursing and midwifery education.
• Referring students, when appropriate, to the Dean of Students for support and additional services.

Health and Emergency Management
• Ensuring access to first-aid and medical assistance in case of emergencies.
• Coordinating with the University Nurse and Dean of Students for regular students’ health check-ups.
• Managing health-related protocols when necessary, in consultation with the Dean of Students and University Nurse.
Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications
• A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
• Certificate or Diploma in Education is an added advantage.
• Additional training or certification in either Hospitality and/or Guidance and Counselling.
• At least three (3) years of working experience in a similar position in a reputable health or education institution.

Personal Attributes and Competences
• Empathetic, patient and understanding of student diverse learning and social needs.
• Knowledge of key student support services and an awareness of the role of a warden.
• Awareness of when issues should be handled through counselling or considered under the School’s disciplinary procedures for students.
• A demonstrable commitment to upholding the School’s and University’s commitment to quality service.
• Able to maintain an approachable manner at all times.
• Evidence of effective communication with diverse groups of people.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure
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Application letter.
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
Copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
Copy of a valid National Identity Card
Details of the physical address, telephone contact, and email address of the applicant.
Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B:
The email subject line should contain the job title and name of the applicant.

Applications not in one PDF file and those arriving after the date and time will not be considered.

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday 14th March 2025 by 5.00 pm EAT.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed by email.


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