Adjunct Faculty – Lecturer in Midwifery

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Nursing courses in the Bachelor of Nursing programme or Bachelor of Pharmacy.
  
• Deliver laboratory and practical sessions in midwifery, gynecology and care of the newborn evaluations.
  
• Develop and update course materials, laboratory manuals, and digital learning resources.
  
• Participate in curriculum development, academic programme review, and accreditation activities.
  
• Mentor students in their academic, professional, and research development.
  
• Supervise undergraduate research projects where applicable.
  
• Engage in collaborative research, scholarly activities, and grant proposal development.
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean.
  

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), from a recognized/accredited institution.
  
• A Master of Science in Midwifery (MSc.M.), Maternal and Neonatal Nursing, Master of Science in Advanced Practice Midwifery, Midwifery studies, or a closely related field from a recognized/accredited university.
  
• A PhD in nursing (Midwifery/ Reproductive Health), or a related discipline will be a distinct advantage.
  
• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience in Midwifery or related areas.
  
• Registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable (e.g., Nursing Council of Kenya).
  

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Strong background in midwifery, gynecology nursing, and Obstetrics.
  
• Practical experience in labor, delivery, obstetric emergencies, care of a newborn, where applicable.
  
• Demonstrated competencies in ethical and legal principles of midwifery, midwifery practice and theoretical learning, assessment and evaluation of students in clinical practice, communication, leadership and advocacy.
  
• Familiarity with modern educational training and instruction of nursing students.
  
• Ability to integrate technology-enhanced learning methods into teaching.
  
• Demonstrated research productivity and grant-writing capability.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Strong mentoring, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.