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 Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturer specializing in Biochemistry to join the Medical School. This role involves delivering high-quality online education, conducting virtual demonstrations, and providing tele-medicine training to undergraduate and graduate students.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Dean of the Medical School, the Lecturer will leverage digital health technologies and e-learning resources to foster an inclusive and progressive learning environment. The position is primarily remote, focusing on the intersection of medical biochemistry and tele-medicine instruction.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Delivery: Deliver online lectures, virtual demonstrations, and tele-medicine training sessions in accordance with the approved curriculum and course schedules.
Content Development: Prepare digital teaching materials, e-learning resources, and virtual instructional content for both undergraduate and graduate medical students.
Interactive Learning: Facilitate interactive online learning experiences through virtual learning platforms and teleconferencing technologies.
Assessment: Administer online Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), assignments, practical assessments, and examinations. Set, invigilate, mark, and submit assessment results within stipulated timelines.
Mentorship: Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and supervision to students through virtual platforms.
Clinical Support: Support students in clinical case discussions, tele-medicine simulations, research activities, and evidence-based practice.
Technology Utilization: Ensure effective utilization of tele-medicine technologies and digital learning systems to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Administration: Maintain accurate electronic student records, attendance registers, assessment reports, and learner progress updates within the Academic Management System.
Professional Development: Keep abreast of advancements in tele-medicine, digital health technologies, and medical education to enhance curriculum delivery.
Collaboration: Participate in virtual academic meetings, curriculum reviews, quality assurance activities, workshops, and professional seminars. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in research and innovation.
Ethics and Compliance: Observe confidentiality, data protection requirements, and professional ethical standards in the delivery of online and tele-medicine instruction.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must provide the following in their cover letter:
Area of specialization (School and Department).
Academic and professional qualifications.
Work experience details.
Availability (physical or E-Learning).
Current Salary and the Salary expectations (candidates must attach a current payslip).
Additionally, applications must include:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
National Identity card or passport.
Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
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 a cover letter specifying their area of specialization, qualifications, work experience, availability, and salary expectations (with current payslip attached). The application must also be accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates, ID/Passport, and testimonials.
