Senior Lecturer - Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing

About the role

AMREF Health Africa is recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing in Nairobi (Westlands). The post combines teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship, and academic administration within the department.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, develop and update teaching materials including digital content, and assess and grade student work with constructive feedback.
• Mentor undergraduate students on academic projects and research, and supervise student research, projects, thesis and dissertation work.
• Apply modern teaching methods, including e-learning tools and student-centred approaches, and take part in timetabling, course-loading, exam moderation and marking.
• Take academic leadership of departmental programmes and contribute to programme accreditation and quality assurance.
• Help design and review course curricula, identify new programmes and lead curriculum development.
• Carry out individual or collaborative research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, seek research grants and fund-raising opportunities.
• Take part in departmental meetings and committees, student advising and exam coordination, and represent the institution in public forums and professional bodies.
• Engage in professional development, attend workshops and seminars, and take part in university and departmental marketing.

Required profile

• PhD in Nursing, or 3 years of experience in academia or industry with relevant publications.
• Master of Science in Nursing - Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing.
• Valid practice licence and registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Evidence of research participation.
• At least 3 years of teaching in nursing training and 2 years of clinical practice.
• Experience in curriculum development and evaluation, and in supporting a virtual learning environment.

Required skills

• Facilitation, report writing and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork and integrity.