Lecturer - Health Sciences (Public Health)

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have an earned PhD degree or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

OR

• Have a Master's degree in the relevant field (Public Health) from an accredited and recognized University plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level or in research/industry.
• A minimum of 24 research and publication points of which 16 should be in refereed journal(s) or one (1) post-secondary school book or four (4) book chapters in relevant fields for at least undergraduate studies level.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop teaching materials, teach, and mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Set, moderate, and mark examinations for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide supervision services to students on their projects, dissertations, and theses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Participate in the development and preparation of annual faculty plans.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Initiate and participate in research projects.
• Provide professional and community services.
• Initiate linkages with industry players.
• Organize academic trips.
• Supervise educational activities, projects, and theses.
• Assess industrial attachments for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attend and participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences in relevant fields.
• Participate in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricular activities in the department.
• Carry out research in the area of specialization and provide consultancy services to the community.
• Participate in departmental ad-hoc committees and other activities for effective and efficient management of the department and faculty.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chairman of Department from time to time.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) soft copy of their application documents (Application letter, duly filled/signed Job Application Form, academic certificates/testimonials, and updated CV).

Hard copies should be addressed to: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Planning and Finance Machakos University P.O. Box 136–90100 Machakos

Additionally, update your Google Scholar account and submit one (1) soft copy of the complete application as a single merged PDF document via email to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke, with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke, to be received no later than 19th August, 2026.