
Senior Lecturer – Obstetric/midwifery Nursing
Amref International University Amiu
Nairobi | Full Time | Education / Teaching
Closing in 5 days from now
Job Description
- The goal is to enhance and oversee the Nursing and Midwifery Sciences programs at our university. Our dedicated lecturers deliver top-notch teaching aligned with the university’s mission. They engage in innovative practices, research, and community partnerships. The Senior Lecturer – Obstetric/Midwifery Nursing will work closely with the Head of Department to meet performance targets and contribute to the university’s vision, making a significant impact in the field and inspiring future nursing and midwifery professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach and train students in the field of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences.
- Develop and review curricula.
- Write grants and engage in research and innovation activities.
- Participate in fundraising activities for the department.
- Supervise and mentor students.
- Mentor junior staff members.
- Publish research and disseminate knowledge through various channels.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance and accreditation requirements set by relevant regulatory bodies.
- Support the Head of Department and other program leaders in managing the ongoing strategic development of programs and administrative tasks within the department.
- Assess students’ overall performance through setting and marking assignments, supervising practical sessions, conducting fieldwork, and administering examinations, while providing appropriate feedback.
- Engage in any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department or delegated by the Vice Chancellor as needed.
Qualifications
- Must hold a PhD in Nursing Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publications, achieving a minimum of 28 points since being appointed as a lecturer or senior lecturer.
- Registration with the relevant professional bodies is required.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of three 3 years of full-time teaching experience at the university level as a lecturer, or at least six 6 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience supervising at least three 3 postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer.
- Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements set by relevant regulatory organizations, as well as contributions to the accreditation of programs and quality control processes.
- Experience in grant writing, with a demonstrated ability to lead research projects, secure funding opportunities, and generate income is an added advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Evidence of participation in research activities is required.
- Demonstrated capability in fundraising is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- A strong commitment to integrity is expected.
- Proven ability to develop ideas for income generation and subject promotion.
- Marketing skills are also desirable.
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