Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent.

Key Responsibilities

Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead and manage the full accreditation process with NCK and TVETA
• Prepare, compile, and submit all required statutory documentation
• Coordinate site inspections and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable laws, including the Health Act and TVET Act

Institutional Setup

• Oversee the establishment of teaching infrastructure, including classrooms, skills laboratories, and library facilities
• Ensure all training equipment and resources meet NCK standards and guidelines
• Support development of institutional policies, systems, and governance structures

Curriculum Development & Partnerships

• Develop and submit curriculum for regulatory approval in line with national standards
• Establish and formalize partnerships with hospitals and healthcare facilities for clinical placements
• Ensure alignment between academic programs and healthcare industry needs

Faculty & Staff Recruitment

• Lead or support recruitment of qualified nursing tutors, clinical instructors, and support staff
• Contribute to building a high-performing academic team

Institutional Leadership (Principal Role)

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the college
• Oversee academic programs, admissions, examinations, and graduation processes
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement of academic delivery
• Manage staff performance and institutional operations effectively

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Diploma in Medical Education or Technical Education (required for teaching in TVET institutions)

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in nursing education
• At least 2 years in a senior academic leadership role (e.g., Head of Department, Deputy Principal, or Principal)
• Proven experience with NCK and/or TVETA accreditation processes is highly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of Kenya's healthcare training and education regulatory environment
• Demonstrated leadership and institutional development capability
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building ability
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

• Lead and manage the full accreditation process with NCK and TVETA
• Prepare, compile, and submit all required statutory documentation
• Coordinate site inspections and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain ongoing compliance with applicable laws, including the Health Act and TVET Act
• Oversee the establishment of teaching infrastructure, including classrooms, skills laboratories, and library facilities
• Ensure all training equipment and resources meet NCK standards and guidelines
• Support development of institutional policies, systems, and governance structures
• Develop and submit curriculum for regulatory approval in line with national standards
• Establish and formalize partnerships with hospitals and healthcare facilities for clinical placements
• Ensure alignment between academic programs and healthcare industry needs
• Lead or support recruitment of qualified nursing tutors, clinical instructors, and support staff
• Contribute to building a high-performing academic team
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the college
• Oversee academic programs, admissions, examinations, and graduation processes
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement of academic delivery
• Manage staff performance and institutional operations effectively

• Strong understanding of Kenya's healthcare training and education regulatory environment
• Demonstrated leadership and institutional development capability
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building ability
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

• Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
• Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Diploma in Medical Education or Technical Education (required for teaching in TVET institutions)