Principal

About the Role

Alice Anume Memorial School of Nursing and Midwifery (AAMSNM) in Pallisa is seeking a visionary and experienced professional to serve as Principal. The appointee will provide comprehensive strategic, academic, and administrative leadership, ensuring the institution delivers high-quality competency-based training, adheres to regulatory standards, and promotes institutional growth, research, and the development of skilled, ethical, and employable health professionals.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery plus a postgraduate diploma in Medical Education, OR a Bachelor's degree in Medical Education.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Education, Medical Education, Public Health, Health Services Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Current registration and valid practicing license from the relevant professional regulatory council.
• At least ten years of experience in nursing or health professional education, of which three years should be in a senior leadership or management role.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated strategic and transformational leadership capabilities.
• Skilled in institutional planning and management.
• Familiarity with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Competency-Based Training (CBT) models.
• Expertise in academic leadership and curriculum oversight.
• Proficiency in driving research and innovation.
• Strong financial and resource management abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ICT, including effective use of digital technologies and institutional information systems for academic and administrative functions.
• Adherence to high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity.

Application Process

• Submit a signed application letter.
• Include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae listing three professional referees.
• Attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Provide a copy of a valid practicing license.
• Include a copy of the National Identification Card.

Applications should be directed to the Human Resource Office, Alice Anume Memorial School of Nursing and Midwifery, P.O Box 07, Pallisa, Uganda. They may be hand-delivered to the school offices or sent via email to hr@aliceanume.ac.ug by 24th July 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer and bases recruitment solely on merit, qualifications, competence, and institutional requirements.