Lecturer - Physiotherapy

About the role

Tangaza University College in Nairobi is recruiting a full-time Lecturer in Physiotherapy. The post involves teaching undergraduate physiotherapy courses and supervising students across clinical, field and community placements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and teach undergraduate courses in the physiotherapy 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 Physiotherapy or a closely related rehabilitation science; Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy.
• 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 in 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.