Tutor - Pharmacy (Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology)

About the role

AMREF Health Africa is looking for a Tutor for Pharmacy to teach, train and mentor students enrolled in the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology. The tutor provides academic support and ensures competence-based learning, professional growth and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The role works closely with the Programme Coordinator and contributes to the department's key performance indicators.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, practical sessions and demonstrations; prepare lesson plans, teaching materials and course guides according to the approved curriculum
• Prepare internal exams, validate them, invigilate and mark, grade and moderate, entering grades into the ERP system
• Develop and administer continuous assessments, practical exams, assignments and end-term exams; maintain accurate academic records and monitor student progress
• Coordinate and supervise students during attachments, clinical placements and field activities, assess them on placement and liaise with training sites
• Take part in curriculum review, accreditation, regulatory inspections and quality assurance, and ensure course content meets professional standards
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, promote infection prevention protocols and help manage laboratory inventory
• Attend departmental, academic and institutional meetings, take part in student mentorship, orientation and induction, and contribute to recruitment, events and community outreach

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from a recognized institution
• Valid registration and practicing license from the relevant professional regulatory body
• At least two years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy education and training standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, organization and problem-solving abilities, and a high level of integrity
• Master's degree in a related field in Pharmacy is desirable