Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The University is seeking to recruit competent and professional staff at the level of Lecturer in Nursing (Midwifery) Grade 12.
Appointment to this position 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.
• A Masters Degree in Nursing (Midwifery) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized
University
• 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, SMC etc.).
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute
to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds
in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and
standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in
accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the
body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare
teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the scheduled timelines.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University
academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
• Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job training and skills.
• Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve
performance and content retention.
• Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.
Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Pwani University Lecturer in Nursing (Midwifery) Jobs in Kenya
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