Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturer-Pediatrics

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver online lectures, virtual demonstrations, and tele-medicine training sessions in accordance with the approved curriculum and course schedules.
• Prepare digital teaching materials, e-learning resources, and virtual instructional content for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Facilitate interactive online learning experiences through virtual learning platforms and teleconferencing technologies.
• Administer online Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), assignments, practical assessments, and examinations in line with University regulations.
• Set, invigilate, mark, and submit assessments and examination results within the stipulated timelines.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and supervision to students through virtual platforms.
• Support students in clinical case discussions, tele-medicine simulations, research activities, and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure effective utilization of tele-medicine technologies and digital learning systems to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate electronic student records, attendance registers, assessment reports, and learner progress updates within the Academic Management System.
• Keep abreast of advancements in tele-medicine, digital health technologies, and medical education to enhance curriculum delivery.
• Participate in virtual academic meetings, curriculum reviews, quality assurance activities, workshops, conferences, and professional seminars as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in advancing research, innovation, and digital healthcare learning initiatives.
• Observe confidentiality, data protection requirements, and professional ethical standards in the delivery of online and tele-medicine instruction.
• Undertake any other academic-related duties assigned by the Dean or Head of Department from time to time.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must Have: Masters of Medicine in Pediatrics from a recognized academic institution.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
• At least three years teaching and research experience at a university.
• Relevant Work experience in Industry.
• Registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body (KMPDC or equivalent).
• Added Advantage: An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university OR being registered/registrable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should provide a cover letter including their area of specialization (School and Department), academic and professional qualifications, work experience, availability (physical or E-Learning), and current salary/salary expectations (candidates must attach current payslip).

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, and testimonials. Apply online through the Mount Kenya University recruitment portal at http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke.