Senior Lecturer – Health System Management

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Health Systems management programmes and related activities in the university.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and training in the area of Health Systems Management.
• Curricula development and Review
• Conduct Research and Innovation activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
• Student supervision and mentoring
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
• Engage in professional development activities
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
• To support the Head of Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programmes and administration in the department.
• To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.
• Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.

Required Qualifications and experience

• Holder of PhD in Health Systems Management or related field.
• Holder of a Masters Degree in Health System Management or related field and has worked in a hospital or a healthrelated organization will be an added advantage.
• Holder of a first degree in Health System Management or in related field
• Evidence of peer review publications (32 points from the time appointed as a lecturer)
• Registration with relevant professional bodies
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching at university level as a Lecturer or persons from research institutions, practice/industry with requisite academic qualifications and experience will also be considered.
• Supervised three (3) post graduate students to completion
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations; Contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes.
• Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, grant writing, win bids and generate income is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of fund-raising capability
• Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.

To be received on or before 29th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and other relevant testimonials.
I) A) Three (3) hard copies of the application (Letter, CV, Certificates and Testimonials) should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

And

B) Additionally, an electronic copy of the application (Letter, CV, Certificates and Testimonials) in PDF format should be sent to the stated Email Address 

II) Successful Applicants will be required to bring the following:
 Clearance certificate from;
i. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
ii. Compliance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board.
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iv. Credit Reference Bureau.
v. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
vi. Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
All the positions above require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism. Send your application to [email protected]