Lecturer- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Clinical Sciences

REF: VA/UU/013/07/2023

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student teaching and evaluation

• Teaching/ lecturing students
• Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
• Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
• Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
• Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy
• Keeping student records of achievement

Research and scholarship

• Develop proposal for grants and do research.
• Supervision of student’s project/ research.
• Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
• Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
• Presenting research at conferences

Mentorship

• Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
• Taking students for mentorship trips.
• Guide and advising weak students
• Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
• Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
• Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

Liaison and networking

• Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
• Get placement for students

Community outreach

• Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
• Evaluate the community activities with the students
• Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
• A flexible approach to work
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION 

• A master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university- Surgical / Mental Health Nursing / Pediatric / Oncology Nursing / Critical Care Nursing.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a lecturer or six (6) years research/ industry experience.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• A minimum of 32 publication points, of which at least twenty four (24) in refereed journal papers.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a lecturer equivalent.

Method of Application

Interested applicants are advised to send copies of their academic and professional certificates, certificate of good conduct and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant competence in the area of specialization. All application must be submitted to the address below on or before 4th Aug, 2023.

Applications, clearly marked “Application for the position of __________”, must be submitted on or before 4th Aug, 2023 via  https://recruitment.umma.ac.ke and should be send to the below address.

Kindly quote the reference number indicated above.

Umma University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The Vice Chancellor, Umma University,

P.O. Box: 713 – 01100,

Kajiado – Kenya