Part-time - Psychology

Role Overview

Teach and support nursing students through lectures, practical instruction, and supervised clinical learning in hospital and community settings. The role also contributes to curriculum quality, research, and student and staff development, while ensuring academic activities meet Nursing Council of Kenya standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses assigned by the Head of Department, delivering lectures and practical sessions to a high standard.
• Guide and supervise students during clinical placements, connecting classroom learning with safe, holistic, and culturally responsive nursing practice.
• Review course materials regularly and contribute to course design, curriculum updates, and related academic planning.
• Work with academic colleagues to develop research activities and prepare research grant proposals.
• Conduct research, share findings through publications and other appropriate channels, and present papers at national and international conferences.
• Identify and participate in consultancy work relevant to nursing and the department’s areas of expertise.
• Mentor students and colleagues, offering academic support and career guidance.
• Maintain compliance with Nursing Council of Kenya standards and undertake other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Nursing Education or Community Health Nursing from an accredited university.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised or accredited university.
• At least three years of post-qualification work experience, including work covering human psychology, medical sociology, and anthropology.
• Ability to connect these subjects to nursing practice and the delivery of holistic, culturally responsive patient care.
• Current practising licence issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Demonstrated potential for university-level teaching and research.