Lecturer-Disaster Management and Occupational Health and Safety Programs

Role Overview

The Lecturer will prepare learners to work in disaster management, emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, and occupational health and safety through teaching grounded in current practice and recognised frameworks. Alongside classroom delivery, the role contributes to curriculum quality, student research and field learning, and the Institute’s wider academic and professional engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in disaster management, emergency preparedness, humanitarian assistance, and occupational health and safety.
• Create, assess, and update course outlines, lesson plans, and learning resources to reflect relevant practice and standards.
• Bring frameworks such as the Sendai Framework, ISO 45001, and the Sustainable Development Goals into teaching where relevant.
• Assess student learning and supervise research projects, field placements, and other practical assignments.
• Provide academic guidance and appropriate administrative support to students.
• Use GIS applications and e-learning platforms to support instruction and student participation.
• Undertake research in relevant fields and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Represent the programmes in student recruitment and professional forums, and develop working links with NGOs, government agencies, and industry.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of teaching or professional experience in a relevant field.
• A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and occupational safety standards, with sound lesson-planning and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to use GIS software and digital learning tools; experience teaching online is an advantage.
• Research and academic writing capability; evidence of publications or other research outputs is an advantage.
• Experience with NGOs or government agencies is desirable. Training in prehospital emergency medical care, experience conducting risk audits or fire drills, and pedagogy or CBETA certification are additional advantages.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Fluency in English is required; Swahili is an advantage.
• Commitment to ethical practice, inclusion, and ongoing professional learning.