Equip Africa Institute, a subsidiary of Mount Kenya University, is recruiting six (6) Full-time Trainers in Public Health for its Thika Centre. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high-quality training and education to students, ensuring they meet the required competencies in public health as outlined in the curriculum. The role involves curriculum delivery, student assessment, and professional record-keeping.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Planning: Plan, prepare, and teach assigned units as outlined in the course curriculum and outlines.
Material Development: Develop learning materials and ensure timely preparation and submission of professional records.
Student Progress Monitoring: Maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
Individualized Learning: Plan and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students to ensure academic success.
Assessment: Assess students' work, mark Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts and end-of-term assessments), and timely upload marks into the Management Information System (MIS).
Practical Instruction: Carry out practical instructions for trainees and maintain their portfolios of evidence.
Supervision: Oversee students during assessments and examinations.
Curriculum Contribution: Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of high-quality curricula and engage in the course review process.
Departmental Support: Participate in departmental meetings and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from a recognized institution.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in training within a similar institution.
Professional Licenses:
Valid registration and a current practicing license with the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC).
Valid Technical Trainer Registration by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at recruitment.mku.ac.ke. Application deadline is April 7, 2026.
