Senior Lecturer - Medical Surgical Nursing

About the role

Amref International University, founded on the experience of Amref Health Africa, trains health professionals through postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma and certificate programmes. This full-time Senior Lecturer position develops, manages and monitors Nursing and Midwifery Sciences programmes, covering academic leadership, teaching, curriculum development, research, grant making, publication, graduate supervision and academic administration, in line with quality assurance and accreditation requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and supervise: deliver lectures, tutorials and practicals, assess students, mentor undergraduates and use e-learning and student-centred approaches
• Curriculum development: design and review courses and lead new programme development
• Research and scholarship: conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed outlets, seek research grants and fund-raising
• Academic administration: departmental meetings, accreditation, student advising, exam coordination and supervision of student and junior staff research
• Community engagement and professional development: collaborate with external organisations, attend workshops and conferences, represent the institution publicly
• Marketing and other duties assigned by the Head of Department or line supervisor

Required profile

• PhD in Nursing with 3 years of experience in academia or industry, with relevant publications
• Master of Science in Nursing - Medical and Surgical Nursing
• Evidence of research participation and of supervising at least three postgraduate students to completion
• Valid practice license and registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least 3 years of university-level nursing teaching and 2 years of clinical practice
• Experience in curriculum development, virtual learning environments and research supervision

Required skills

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

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