Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

About the role

Tangaza University College is recruiting a full-time Lecturer in Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy or a closely related rehabilitation science; Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• At least two years of university-level teaching experience.
• 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 as the programme requires.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Tangaza University.

Required skills

• Good communication and mentorship skills.
• Teamwork and ICT/e-learning skills.