HKMU Call for Applications for Certificate and Diploma in Nursing Programmes offered by KSN
Diploma and Certificate in Nursing programmes are offered by the Kairuki School of Nursing (KSN), which is affiliated to the faculty of Nursing of Hubert Kairuki Memorial University. The school is fully registered by the National Council of Technical Education (NACTE). Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children and NACTE coordinate the running of these programmes. KSN offers the following programmes:
1.DIPLOMA IN NURSING (NTA LEVEL 4-6)PRE-SERVICE PROGRAMME:
The Diploma in Nursing (NTA Level 4) Pre-Service, is a programme that is meant to take students who have never attended nursing training before.
Entry requirements:
Applicants, who are holders of Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE), with four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including “C” passes in Chemistry and Biology; and “D” passes in Physics/Engineering Sciences and English Language. Pass in Basic Mathematics is an added advantage.
Duration of the programme: 3 years
2.DIPLOMA IN NURSING IN-SERVICE PROGRAMME (THROUGH E- LEARNING):
KSN offers Diploma in Nursing in-service programme, through e-learning/distancelearning. This method combines electronic learning using computers and face to face sessions. This approach allows nurses to remain at their workplace for most of the study time and enables them to study at their own pace, with minimal disruption to their work schedules, taking into consideration the practical oriented nature of nursing and midwifery education. The programme is meant for the Enrolled Nurses who want to upgrade themselves to Registered Nurses.
Candidates will be taken through two weeks face to face and practicum sessions that will include basic computer skills at the beginning of each semester at KSN. The course is accredited by NACTE and approved by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council
(TNMC).
Entry Requirements:
Applicants, who are holders of Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in Nursing, with “D” pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics (CSEE) for the graduates starting from 2010; OR Graduates before NTA’s system should have certificate in Nursing and Midwifery/Public Health Nurse B, and at least “D” pass in any of science subjects; AND Work experience of two years (2) and above.
Starting dates: April and October each year.
Duration of the programme: 2 years.
3. CERTIFICATE IN NURSING PROGRAMME (NTA LEVEL 4-5):
Entry requirements:
Applicants, who are holders of Certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE), with four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including “C” passes in Chemistry and Biology; and “D” passes in Physics/Engineering Sciences and English Language. Pass in Basic Mathematics is an added advantage.
Duration of the programme: 2 years.
4. MIDWIFERY BRIDGING COURSE:
The introduction of this programme is geared towards increasing productivity in nursing training institutions, providing a climbing ladder for higher learning skills, opportunities and competencies, and achieving more responsive education and training system, aligned with health sector employment needs and career ladder.
Moreover, the aim of the Programme is to impart appropriate basic knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to Midwifery practice in relation to reproductive, preventive, and curative healthcare services in the community and Health facility.
Entry Requirements:
This is a special programme for nurses who have no Midwifery from their previous study and they are interested to join the programme to enhance them to further study (upgrade/develop their career).
Duration of the Programme: Six months
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants for all programmes offered by KSN are required to apply direct to Kairuki School of Nursing, and not to the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) Central Admission System as it used to be.
Eligible applicants for the courses mentioned above, should send application letters with a non-refundable fee of Tshs.50,000/= or USD 50.00, by postal money order or cash payment to the University Bursar. Application forms can be downloaded from the website:
www.hkmu.ac.tz or by
Please send your application form to:
The Principal,
Kairuki School of Nursing,
70 Chwaku Road, P. O. Box 65300, Dar es Salaam.
Tel. 255-22-2700021/4, Mob: 0659722882
Fax: 255-22-2775591,
E-mails: admissions@hkmu.ac.tz or secvc@hkmu.ac.tz, or ekijugu57@yahoo.co.uk;
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION FORMS IS 30 AUGUST 2017
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