This is a senior position in the University teaching or research career. The appointee shall be expected to provide academic/research leadership to members in lower academic/research grades. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

Must have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a Masters in Medicine in Pathology

Fellowship, Research fellowship and PhD an added advantage

The Candidate should

· Be a member of relevant professional bodies

· Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such

as participation in Departmental management, students' academic /research advising,

school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters

· Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. member of BOG)

· Teach/conduct research and supervise students and /or staff

Having participated in a research project will be an added advantage

· Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students

· Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations (here and

elsewhere)

· Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students

. Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department and the Faculty.

· Initiating, planning and conducting research

· Development of teaching and learning materials

· Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities

· Developing research proposals for funding

· Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary

collaboration within and outside the department

· Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans

· Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate

students

· Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields

· Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the department and

other organizations.

· Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the

department

· Attending and participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective

and efficient management of the Department and Faculty

· Resource mobilization e.g. infrastructure grants, research grants, equipment grants scholarships for students

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC. Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages) and

copies of certificates. Applicants should also provide names and contact addresses of three referees.

The Vice Chancellor

Pwani University

P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the

Commission of University Education.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The University encourages applications from qualified applicants of all genders, persons with

disabilities, and members of marginalized groups.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with disabilities during the

recruitment process upon request. Applicants who wish to be considered under the category of

persons with disabilities should attach a valid National Council for Persons with Disabilities

(NCPWD) registration certificate.

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 19th May, 2026. Applications received later

than this date will not be considered

Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.