Senior Lecturer – Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing

1. Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in the assigned area of expertise/teaching.
• Develop and update teaching materials, including digital content.
• Assess and grade students’ assignments, exams, and projects while providing constructive feedback.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in their academic projects and research or any other areas.
• Apply and utilize modern teaching methods, including e-learning tools and student centered approaches.
• Engage in all departmental teaching activities including; timetabling, course-loading and moderation of exams, supervision and marking of exams and entry.
• Academic leadership of Departmental programs

2. Curriculum Development

• Participate in designing and review of course curricula to align with academic standards and market needs.
• Identify programs that can be developed by the department and spearhead curriculum development

3. Research, Innovation and Scholarship

• Conduct individual or collaborative research in the field of expertise for personal and departmental growth.
• Continuously publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, seminars or conferences.
• Identify and participate in seeking research grants and other funding opportunities to support academic projects.
• Identify and engage in fund-raising activities in the department

4. Academic Administration

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other institutional activities.
• Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
• Providing support to students and other colleagues
• Contribute to program accreditation processes and quality assurance systems.
• Handle administrative responsibilities, such as student advising and exam coordination.
• Student research work/project/thesis/dissertation supervision and mentoring
• Supervise student and junior staff research activities.

5. Community Engagement and Professional Development

• Collaborate with external organizations, industries, and the community to enhance knowledge sharing.
• Engage in professional development activities, such as attending workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Represent the institution in public forums, professional bodies, and academic networks.
• Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
• Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.

6. Marketing

• Participate in university and departmental marketing activities

7. Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department and/or line supervisor on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing or 3 years of experience in academia or industry with relevant publication points
• Master of Science in Nursing – Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing
• Evidence of participation in research activities.
• Must hold a valid practice license
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate high level of integrity.

Experience

• At least 3 years of teaching in nursing training
• At least 2 years’ experience in clinical practice
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation
• Experience in supporting a virtual learning environment

Technical and Soft Skills

• Facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• IT skills
• Integrity, commitment, and respect for diversity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Maturity
• Creativity