Full Professor / Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer — Medical-Surgical Nursing Job Descriptions
Job Qualifications
| Minimum Requirements |
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| • Registration and valid practicing status with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), where applicable, and membership in relevant professional/academic bodies. |
| Academic Qualifications • PhD in Medical-Surgical Nursing or a closely related discipline from a recognized university |
| OR A relevant Master's degree registered for PhD candidature to be considered. Professional Qualifications / Membership |
| Relevant Work Experience • 3 years' university teaching or research experience is an added advantage, with evidence of research publications or academic research potential |
Job Responsibilities
| Job Responsibilities |
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| (i) Teaching and Learning — Deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; prepare course outlines, teaching materials, and assessment tools. (ii) Curriculum Development — Participate in development and review of academic curricula; contribute to improvement of t |
| (iii) Research and Scholarly Activities — Conduct research and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed academic journals; participate in research projects and conferences. |
| (iii) Student Support — Provide academic advising and mentorship to students; support student research and academic development |
| (iv) Stakeholder Engagement — Participate in academic conferences and professional forums; engage with industry and professional bodies |
| (iv) Student Supervision — Supervise undergraduate research projects and assist in postgraduate supervision; provide academic guidance and mentorship. |
| (v) Academic Governance — Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees. |
| I. Financial Responsibility Participates in research grant applications and research funding initiatives, and ensures proper use of academic facilities and teaching resources |
| ii) Research and Publication — Conduct research contributing to advancement of knowledge; publish research findings in reputable academic journals. |
| II. Responsibility for Physical Assets Utilizes teaching facilities including lecture rooms, laboratories, and academic equipment |
| III. Decision Making / Job Influence Operational decisions relating to teaching and student assessment. Technical decisions concerning curriculum delivery and research methodology. Advisory decisions relating to academic program improvement |
| IV. Working Conditions Primarily based within the academic and research environment, involving teaching, research activities, student supervision, and academic governance. |
| Operational / Technical Responsibilities (i) Teaching Administration — Prepare and deliver lectures and academic materials in accordance with approved curricula; conduct assessments including examinations and coursework evaluations. |