Job Title: Instructor-Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Reports to: Head of section
Vacancies: 01
Age:30-50yrs
Purpose of the Job : In collaboration with Head of section to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
Duties and responsibilities
- Prepare, plan and organize materials for practical training sessions.
- Keep records of students in regards to attendance and assessment results.
- Conduct lessons and practical training according to the set time table.
- Participate in setting, administering, and marking examinations.
- Carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of trainees’ practical performance and – coordinating marking guides and moderating examinations;
- Supervise trainees during practical and fieldwork.
- Attend general staff meetings, and section meetings and participate actively.
- Guide, Counsel students and participate in co-curricular activities and Institute activities.
- Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans according to approved curriculum.
- Ensuring timely and adequate provision of textbooks, materials, and equipment required for the effective teaching of the subject.
- Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the section.
- Ensure class discipline and control.
- Carry out training with commercial production.
- Ensure safety of learners, equipment and tools under your care.
Qualifications and Work experience
- A Degree in Mechanical Engineering from recognized intuition
- A diploma in Technical Teacher/ Instructor Education (DITTE/ DTTE) from recognized University / Institution or a diploma in Vocational Instructor Training (DVT) is a MUST for all applicants.
- Minimum teaching experience of two (2) years in the areas/field.
Competencies / Skills/ Qualities
- Excellent teaching, management and interpersonal skills.
- High level of honesty, integrity and proficiency.
- Time Management.
- Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing needs.
- Computer literate.
- Confidentiality
- Proactive problem solver, professional in character and appearance.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Student register marked.
- All lessons conducted as per time table.
- Tests and other assessments done; results submitted.
- Schemes of work and lesson plans in place and implemented.
- Signed attendance sheet for meetings.
How to Apply:
If you are committed to our Vision, Mission and Core Values, send to the Director Nile Vocational Institute your application letters accompanied with certified academic documents, Curriculum Vitae bearing names of three referees to: jobs@nvinjeru.ac.ug not later than close of business on 17th February, 2026.
Application instructions; clearly indicate the title of the Position you are applying for as the subject matter. Only pdf attachments will be accepted.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NVI Njeru is an equal opportunity employer, has zero tolerance to corruption and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
