Tutorial Fellow - Grade XI (Oncology Nursing)

Role Overview

This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate students as well as undertaking research that influences theory and practice in a given field. This is the entry grade for Masters’ degree holders into this cadre.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Undertake teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Lead and manage teams in conducting research individually or collaboratively.
• Disseminate research findings through publishing peer-reviewed outputs and national and international learned conferences.
• Supervise, advise, and mentor postgraduate students and their research.
• Write proposals for research and development funding.
• Significantly contribute to the development of academic policies.
• Lead and coordinate research activities in their subject areas.
• Develop collaborative links and research partnerships with other researchers and institutions within and outside the university.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Guide and mentor early-stage researchers in their training, skills acquisition, and career development in their specialization.
• Examination preparation, administration, and management.
• Participate in administration and management of departmental programmes and activities.
• Undertake community outreach activities.
• Where appropriate, provide leadership in the department or school.
• Participate in the development and review of academic programmes.
• Attend and participate in research conferences and seminars.
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications and Requirements

• Evidence of registration of 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 the relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Evidence of Community Outreach/Engagement.
• 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.

Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct), and a registered Credit Reference Bureau.

Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees. Referees should submit their confidential reports as soft copies in PDF to the undersigned to be received on or before 2nd June, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Applications (soft copy in PDF running format) should be sent to recruitmentmarch2026@mmust.ac.ke addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA