Job Description
JOB TITLE Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor- Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
REPORTING TO Head of Department
BUSINESS UNIT School of Medical Sciences
PHYSICAL LOCATION Amref International University, Main Campus
Amref International University's focus is on training, research and extension in health sciences with emphasis on
promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of
Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health
interventions, training and education. It is committed to progressively develop innovative programmes catering
to the present as well as future Africa and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate,
higher diploma, diploma·, certificate programmes as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses
that prepare human resource for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU is a Pan African University
of Primary Health care and seeks to develop fit for purpose health care leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change in
Africa and beyond. For more on Amref International University please visit https://amref.ac.ke
Main Purpose of Job:
To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences programmes and related
activities in the university. Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in
accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence
leading edge practice and may also undertake research activities, community extension, networking and
partnerships. The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of his/her duties,
and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the
overall mission and vision of the university.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Teaching and training in the area of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences.
Curricula development and Review
Grant writing and 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
Education
An applicant must be a holder of a PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a
recognized University
Evidence of peer reviewed publications, with minimum 28 points from the time appointed as
a lecturer or senior lecturer
Registration with relevant professional bodies
Experience
At least three (3) years of full time teaching at University level as a Lecturer OR a minimum
of six (6) years of industry experience in the relevant field
Supervised a minimum of three (3) post graduate students to completion as a Lecturer
Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory
organizations; Contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes.
Experience in grant writing and demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and
generate income is an added advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of participation in research activities
Evidence of fund-raising capability
Ability to work in a team
Demonstrate high level of integrity
Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject
Demonstrate marketing capability