Job Description
Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town
of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and
apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to
international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The
University is seeking to recruit competent and professional staff at the level of Lecturer in Nursing
(Midwifery) Grade 12.
SCHOOL OF HUMAN AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Nursing
LECTURER IN NURSING (MIDWIFERY) GRADE 12 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/04/03/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LECTURER IN NURSING (MIDW.IFERY)
GRADE 12
Appointment to this position is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year
renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
• A Masters Degree in Nursing (Midwifery) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized
University
Experience
The candidate should:
• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as
participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or
University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.).
Skills
Applicants should demonstrate
• Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
• Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum
Publications
Applicants should have published after completion of Masters Degree or after last appointment as
Tutorial Fellow;
i. At least one (1) / two (2) articles in refereed journals OR
ii. At least one (1) University level book in the relevant area OR
iii. At least one (1) / two (2) book chapters in an edited book in the relevant area
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute
to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds
in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in
the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide
solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and
standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in
accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the
body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity
and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the
scheduled timelines.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University
academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
• Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job
training and skills.
• Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve
performance and content retention.
• Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation
hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and regulations
in class attendance and examination discipline.
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of
Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the
University statutes.
Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of
collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training
and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and
knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of
Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the
University statutes.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for
staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other
regular allowances as determined by SRC.