Lecturer - Clinical Medicine

About the role

Tangaza University College is recruiting a Lecturer in Clinical Medicine in its Westlands campus, Nairobi. The post involves teaching undergraduate courses, supervising students in clinical and community placements, and contributing to curriculum and research.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach undergraduate courses in the relevant programme using learner-centred methods.
• Conduct practical, skills-lab or computer-lab sessions and supervise students during clinical, field and community placements.
• Prepare course outlines and teaching materials, and set, mark and moderate examinations and continuous assessments, including practical exams such as OSCEs where applicable.
• Supervise student research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review in line with CUE and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in research, publication and community outreach.
• Mentor and advise students, and serve on departmental and university committees.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Clinical Medicine or a related health science (e.g. Family Medicine, Public Health, Medical Education, a clinical specialty).
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine (and Community Health).
• At least two years of teaching experience at university or college level.
• Degree from a university recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE); foreign qualifications must be recognised or equated by CUE.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant regulatory body, where the profession is regulated.
• Willingness to teach and supervise across classroom, laboratory, clinical and community settings.
• Good communication, mentorship, teamwork and ICT/e-learning skills.