Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. The university is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Lecturer in Psychiatry & Mental Health to join the Medical School. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students, conducting impactful research, and contributing to the administrative functions of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
Responsible for administrative duties when called for including but not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.
Requirements and Qualifications
Masters of Medicine in relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
At least three (3) years teaching and research experience at a university.
Relevant Work experience in Industry.
Registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body.
An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university OR being registered/registrable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification will be an added advantage.
