Part-time Lecturers - Community Health Nursing, Community Diagnosis, Nutrition and Health
Nairobi
Posted 12 August, 2026
Deadline 26 August, 2026
EducationPart-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University is seeking qualified part-time lecturers in the field of Community Health Nursing, Community Diagnosis, or Nutrition and Health to deliver academic instructions, supervise student projects, engage in research, and participate in community outreach.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Scholarship
Develop proposals for grants and perform research.
Supervise student projects and research.
Participate in seminars and workshops to disseminate research output.
Present evidence-based studies and research at workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Community Outreach
Organize community activities with students in line with university guidelines.
Evaluate community activities with students.
Support partnerships and work with the community in line with university policy.
Liaison and Networking
Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and other events inside and outside the university.
Assist in securing placements for students.
Mentorship
Mentor students and new colleagues in the department.
Take students for mentorship trips.
Guide and advise weak students.
Provide pastoral care by supporting individual student needs and acting as a personal tutor.
Teaching and Student Evaluation
Teach and lecture students according to university guidelines.
Set, moderate, administer, and mark examinations and provide feedback.
Ensure students complete coursework as required.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
Specialization in any of the following fields: Community Health Nursing, Community Diagnosis, or Nutrition and Health.
Minimum of 3 publication points, with at least two (2) in refereed journal papers.
Must have supervised at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion as a lecturer.
Qualify to register for a PhD in the relevant area of specialization.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Umma University jobs portal at jobs.umma.ac.ke or via MyJobMag.