We would wish to invite qualified applicants for the positions below:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
i. Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
ii. Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
iii. Advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students on academic matters.
iv. Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty.
v. Initiating, planning and conducting research.
vi. Developing teaching and learning materials.
vii. Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities.
viii. Developing research proposals for funding.
ix. Participating in conferences related to research and building inter-disciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
x. Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans.
xi. Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
xii. Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields.
xiii. Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in Department and other organizations.
xiv. Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the Department.
xv. Attending and participating in the Departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
xvi. Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statutes.
Requirements.
1. ANESTHETIST (1 post): KeMU/AA/SMHS/1/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
iii. Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology or equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage.
2. OPHTHALMOLOGIST (1post): KeMU/AA/SMHS/2/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
iii. Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology or equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage.
3. ENT SURGEON (1post): KeMU/AA/SMHS/3/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body(where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
iii. Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in Anesthesiology or equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage
4. RADIOLOGIST (1post): KeMU/AA/SMHS/4/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
iii. Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in Radiology or equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage.
5. HUMAN ANATOMY (2posts): KeMU/AA/SMHS/5/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
iii. Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in Human Anatomy or its equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience and research in a medical school will be an added advantage.
6. CLINICAL PHARMACY (3posts): KeMU/AA/SMHS/6/7/2021
i.Must have a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Master of Pharmacy in Clinical pharmacy or equivalent
ii.The holder must be duly registered by KPPB (Kenya Pharmacy poisons Board) or the
equivalent in the EAC countries.
iii. Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage
7. PHARMACY- PHARMACOGNOSY (1post): KeMU/AA/SMHS/7/7/2021
i. Must have a Doctorate degree in Pharmacognosy or equivalent qualification from a recognized/accredited academic institution; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
OR
ii. Must be a holder of Bachelor of Pharmacy
iii. Must be a holder of Masters of Pharmacognosy or its equivalent
iv. The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
v. Teaching experience and research in a medical school will be an added advantage.
How to apply:
Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the email application.
Applicants must also submit the following:
1. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
5. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
6. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
7. 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 committed to Christian values and are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
All applications shall clearly be marked with the Reference Number of the Advertised position “Application for the position of (position applied for)”and submitted as follows:
1. Three (3) hard copies, and
2. An electronic copy in PDF format to be sent direct to the Vice Chancellor on email: applications2021@kemu.ac.ke
Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P.O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
So as to reach the Vice Chancellor not later than 9th September 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are required to request their referees to write to us directly using the above address.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.