Senior Lecturer – Medical Surgical Nursing

Amref International University (AMIU), established in 2017, is a premier Pan African health sciences university fully owned by Amref Health Africa, leveraging over 60 years of experience in public and community health interventions across more than 30 African countries.

The Senior Lecturer will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the implementation of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences programs at the university. Key aspects of this role include providing academic leadership, delivering teaching and training, developing and reviewing curricula, conducting research and fostering innovation, securing grants for research and nursing initiatives, publishing and disseminating knowledge, supervising graduate students, and managing academic administration. The successful candidate must ensure all activities comply with quality assurance and accreditation requirements set by relevant regulatory bodies.

1. Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in the assigned area of expertise.
2. Develop and update teaching materials, including digital content.
3. Assess and grade student assignments, exams, and projects, providing constructive feedback.
4. Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in their academic projects and research.
5. Utilize modern teaching methods, including e-learning tools and student-centered approaches.
6. Engage in all departmental teaching activities, including timetabling, course-loading, exam moderation, supervision, and marking.
7. Provide academic leadership for departmental programs.
8. Participate in designing and reviewing course curricula to align with academic standards and market needs.
9. Identify and spearhead the development of new departmental programs.
10. Conduct individual or collaborative research in the field of expertise.
11. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, seminars, or conferences.
12. Identify and pursue research grants and other funding opportunities.
13. Engage in departmental fundraising activities.
14. Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other institutional activities.
15. Collaborate with other academics to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge.
16. Provide support to students and colleagues.
17. Contribute to program accreditation processes and quality assurance systems.
18. Handle administrative responsibilities like student advising and exam coordination.
19. Supervise and mentor student research work, projects, theses, and dissertations.
20. Supervise student and junior staff research activities.
21. Collaborate with external organizations, industries, and the community for knowledge sharing.
22. Engage in professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
23. Represent the institution in public forums, professional bodies, and academic networks.
24. Participate in institutional training opportunities and initiatives.
25. Stay current in the field through extensive reading and published work.
26. Participate in university and departmental marketing activities.
27. Support other team members and the university leadership.
28. Continue personal development and actively engage in performance reviews.
29. Promote a positive working environment.

1. PhD in Nursing with at least 3 years of academic or industry experience and relevant publications.
2. Master of Science in Nursing – Medical and Surgical Nursing.
3. Demonstrated participation in research activities.
4. Evidence of having successfully supervised at least three postgraduate students.
5. Must hold a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
6. Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Ability to work effectively in a team.
9. High level of integrity.
10. At least 3 years of post-PhD teaching experience at university level in nursing.
11. At least 2 years of clinical practice experience.
12. Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.
13. Experience in supporting a virtual learning environment.
14. Facilitation skills.
15. Interpersonal skills.
16. Report writing skills.
17. IT skills.
18. Integrity, commitment, and respect for diversity.
19. Teamwork and collaboration.
20. Maturity.
21. Creativity.