External Examiner – School of Pharmacy

About the role

The School of Pharmacy at Mount Kenya University seeks an External Examiner to ensure the quality and standards of its programmes and assessments. The role involves independent moderation of examinations, evaluation of academic standards, and advising on curriculum development.

Key responsibilities

• Moderate examination papers, marking schemes, and assess marked scripts, projects, dissertations, and theses.
• Evaluate academic standards against national and international benchmarks and provide independent quality reports.
• Advise the university on curriculum development, assessment practices, and academic quality enhancement.
• Attend examination boards and academic meetings as invited and submit annual reports on examination conduct and standards.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized university.
• Strong record of teaching, research, and academic supervision.
• Experience in examination moderation, curriculum development, and quality assurance.
• Registered with the relevant professional body where applicable and not a current MKU staff member.

Required skills

• Project management
• Research publication
• University teaching
• Training program planning