Lecturer - Midwifery

About the role

Amref International University, founded on the experience of Amref Health Africa, trains health professionals across postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma and certificate programmes. This full-time Lecturer - Midwifery position supports the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of Midwifery programmes, including teaching, curriculum development, clinical education, student supervision, research, quality assurance and accreditation. The postholder works under the direction of the Head of Department.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including lectures, tutorials, skills laboratories, simulation and clinical teaching.
• Take part in curriculum development, review and evaluation, preparing course materials and assessment tools.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical learning and placements, and mentor students on research projects and dissertations.
• Carry out research, write proposals and grant applications, and publish scholarly work.
• Help with resource mobilisation, fundraising, consultancy and partnerships.
• Take part in quality assurance, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and in community outreach and extension.
• Join academic committees and take part in departmental planning, reporting and examinations.

Required profile

• Master of Science in Midwifery or equivalent from a recognised institution, enrolled in a PhD programme in Midwifery, Nursing, Health Sciences, Education or a related field.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practising licence.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in Nursing/Midwifery education and 2 years of relevant clinical practice.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum development, student supervision and clinical teaching.
• Research publications are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Curriculum development, quality assurance and digital literacy with virtual learning platforms.
• Research, scholarly writing and analytical skills.
• Leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and report-writing.

Applications require a cover letter and CV; the closing date is 24 November 2026.