Senior Lecturer – Medical Surgical Nursing

Role Overview

This senior academic position drives the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of nursing and midwifery programmes within the university. Day to day, the role involves leading curriculum development, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising graduate research, and ensuring all programmes meet regulatory and quality assurance standards. This role is critical to building a strong pipeline of competent nursing professionals and advancing the institution’s scholarship in health sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in nursing and midwifery, using modern pedagogy and digital tools.
• Create and update course materials, syllabi, and assessments, ensuring alignment with professional standards and labour market needs.
• Lead the design and revision of curricula for new and existing programmes, coordinating with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and present at conferences to advance the field.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities and other funding sources to support research projects and departmental initiatives.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations and theses, mentoring students through the research process from proposal to defence.
• Participate in academic administration, including exam moderation, timetabling, student advising, and programme accreditation activities.
• Engage in community outreach and professional development through workshops, partnerships with healthcare organisations, and service on institutional committees.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing with at least three years of university-level teaching experience and a record of scholarly publications.
• Master of Science in Nursing, specialising in Medical and Surgical Nursing.
• Valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya and current registration with the same body.
• Evidence of active participation in research, including grant seeking and published work.
• Supervision of at least three postgraduate students to completion.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing practice experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting a virtual learning environment.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, report writing, and IT skills; demonstrated integrity, teamwork, creativity, and respect for diversity.

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