Lecturer- Nursing Pediatric

Role Overview

This pediatric nursing faculty position prepares the next generation of nurses to provide safe, evidence-based care for infants, children, and adolescents. The postholder will divide their time between classroom teaching, clinical skills instruction, student assessment, academic advising, and research that advances child health nursing. The role is central to the institution’s ability to deliver a rigorous nursing curriculum, maintain clinical competence among graduates, and contribute new knowledge to pediatric practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach pediatric nursing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, using current evidence, competency-based methods, and active learning strategies.
• Plan and supervise clinical learning experiences in pediatric wards, clinics, and community child health settings, ensuring students meet practice standards.
• Develop, review, and update course outlines, learning materials, simulation activities, and assessment tools in line with nursing education requirements.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in pediatric nursing and child health, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and academic forums.
• Provide academic advising, clinical mentorship, and career guidance to students, junior faculty, and research assistants.
• Participate in departmental meetings, examination moderation, accreditation exercises, quality assurance reviews, and curriculum committees.
• Build partnerships with hospitals, clinics, schools, and community organizations to support clinical placements, service learning, and community health initiatives.
• Maintain an active nursing practice license, uphold professional ethics, and model reflective, evidence-informed pediatric nursing practice.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A PhD in pediatric nursing from a university with recognized accreditation.
• A master’s degree in pediatric nursing from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of university teaching and research experience at the tutorial fellow or assistant lecturer level, or three years of equivalent research or industry experience.
• A minimum of 24 publication points, with no fewer than 16 points earned from peer-reviewed journal articles.
• A current, valid practice license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications relevant to teaching, research, and clinical documentation.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, and community engagement.