Assistant Lecturer- Nursing, Midwifery

Role Overview

This academic post sits within the nursing and midwifery programmes of Alupe University, where the appointee carries the day-to-day delivery of theoretical and clinical teaching while building an independent research and publication record. The position matters because Kenya's health workforce depends on graduates who are trained to a high clinical standard by lecturers who remain active practitioners and scholars. The successful candidate joins a department at the point where classroom instruction, bedside mentorship, and scholarly output all reinforce one another.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical skills sessions across nursing and midwifery courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise students in clinical placements and skills laboratories, assessing competence against professional practice standards.
• Set, administer, and mark examinations, continuous assessments, and practical evaluations, and maintain accurate student records.
• Supervise student research projects and dissertations through to completion.
• Conduct original research in nursing, midwifery, or a related field and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentation.
• Contribute to curriculum design, review, and the accreditation and quality assurance processes of the department.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, including support for professional registration pathways.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and take part in community health outreach and partnership activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Nursing or Midwifery from recognised and accredited universities.
• Registered, or eligible to register, for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing or a closely related discipline at a recognised university.
• A valid Annual Practicing License issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and academic systems used for teaching and assessment.
• Demonstrated potential for university teaching, research, and scholarly publication, evidenced through prior teaching, research engagement, or published work.

Why Join

The post is suited to a nurse or midwife academic who is already pursuing doctoral study or is ready to register for a PhD, and who wants a role in which teaching, clinical mentorship, and research develop together. The appointee will have the opportunity to shape nursing and midwifery education within a university setting, contribute to the scholarly record in the discipline, and grow into a research-active member of the academic community.

Application Requirements & How to Apply

Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts, and any other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants must provide the names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees, and should request those referees to send confidential reports directly to [email protected].

• Soft copy: submit the full application as a single PDF document to [email protected].
• Hard copy: send five (5) copies of the application by registered mail or courier, clearly marked with the applicable reference number, addressed to: The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development), Alupe University, P.O. Box 845-50400, Busia, Kenya.