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 to recruit Full-Time Lecturers in Pediatrics to join the Medical School. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, contributing to curriculum development, and advancing the school's research portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Curriculum Delivery: Adhere to teaching requirements as per the curriculum and deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through prepared materials and class activities.
Assessment and Examination: Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration, and marking of examinations, including Continuous Assessments Tests (CATs).
Quality Assurance: Ensure that content, methods of delivery, and learning materials meet defined learning objectives and are regularly reviewed for improvement.
Research and Supervision: Guide students at undergraduate and graduate levels in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development, and supervision.
Academic Records: Maintain accurate student records, including registers, reports, and achievement data updated in the Academic Management System.
Research Funding: Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance the research portfolio at the school.
Scholarly Activity: Engage in publishing papers and participating in workshops, conferences, and professional seminars.
Collaboration: Partner with other researchers internally, nationally, and internationally to establish research linkages.
Professional Development: Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline to shape curriculum content and design.
Administrative Duties: Undertake administrative responsibilities as required, such as leadership of academic programs or committee memberships.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Must have a Masters of Medicine (MMed) in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.
Basic Degree: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
Experience: At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at a university.
Professional Background: Relevant work experience in the industry.
Licensure: Must be registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body.
Advanced Qualification: An earned PhD degree in the relevant area or being registered/registrable for a PhD will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should provide the following information in the cover letter:
Area of specialization (School and Department).
Academic and professional qualifications.
Work experience.
Availability (physical or E-Learning).
Current Salary and Salary expectations (candidates must attach a current payslip).
Each application shall be accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
National Identity card or passport.
Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
All applications should be submitted online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal: https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke.
Applicants must include the following in their cover letter:
Area of specialization (School and Department)
Academic and professional qualifications
Work experience
Availability
Current and expected salary (attach current payslip).
Applications must also include a detailed CV, copies of certificates, ID/Passport, and testimonials.
