Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Medical Physiology)

Role Overview

This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate students and undertaking research that influences theory and practice in the field of Medical Physiology. This is the entry-level grade for Master’s degree holders into the academic cadre at the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning: Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research & Publication: Lead and manage teams in conducting research individually or collaboratively. Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and presenting at national and international learned conferences.
• Mentorship: Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students in their research. Guide early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development.
• Strategic Development: Write proposals for research and development funding. Contribute significantly to the development of academic policies and lead/coordinate research activities in subject areas.
• Partnerships: Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
• Curriculum & Administration: Participate in curriculum development and review of academic programmes. Prepare, administer, and manage examinations.
• Management: Participate in the administration and management of departmental programmes and activities. Provide leadership in the department or school where appropriate.
• Community Outreach: Undertake community outreach activities and participate in research conferences and seminars.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Evidence of registration for a PhD.
• An earned Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized University.
• At least eight (8) equivalent publication points from credible refereed journal articles.
• Registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• Possession of relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies.

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, and telephone contacts. Send your application as a soft copy in PDF running format to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke. Include the names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees, and request them to submit confidential reports as soft copies in PDF by the deadline. Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190-50100, KAKAMEGA.