Job Description
LECTURERS IN CLINICAL MEDICINE (4 Posts) KeMU/AA/SMHS/10/11/2021
Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a Lecturer are as follows:
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:
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
I. Must have a Masters of Medicine in Reproductive Health, Internal Medicine,
pediatrics or surgery in addition to a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years teaching
experience at university level or in research or industry and;
II. 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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates 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 any other relevant testimonials to the address below.
1. An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email
address application2021@kemu.ac.ke
2. 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
To be received on or before 15th October 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.