Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Kenyatta University, is a multi-campus public university in Kenya. As of October 2014, it was one of twenty three public universities in the country

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a related discipline from a recognized university
• OR Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with recognized subspecialty Fellowship training considered equivalent to a PhD in accordance with CUE guidelines and Senate approval
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) with a valid practicing license
• Minimum of 32 publication points in peer-reviewed journals, including at least 3 publications since last promotion
• Contribution to scholarly book chapters or academic publications
• Evidence of successful attraction of research funding or development resources
• Demonstrated academic leadership, mentorship, and contribution to university governance
• Evidence of community engagement and professional service

Experience needed

• Minimum of 6 years of university teaching experience, including at least 3 years at the rank of Senior Lecturer or equivalent
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision to completion, including:
  • At least 2 PhD students and 3 Master’s students OR
  • At least 10 Master’s students

Responsibilities or duties

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students
• Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to peer-reviewed publications
• Provide academic leadership within the department and school
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and academic innovation
• Provide specialist clinical services in affiliated teaching hospitals
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university governance structures
• Mentor junior academic staff and trainees
• Contribute to research capacity building within the department

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The terms of service include a competitive remuneration package which includes a basic salary, house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme and Leave allowance.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students
• Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to peer-reviewed publications
• Provide academic leadership within the department and school
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and academic innovation
• Provide specialist clinical services in affiliated teaching hospitals
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university governance structures
• Mentor junior academic staff and trainees
• Contribute to research capacity building within the department

• Academic leadership
• Mentorship
• University governance
• Community engagement
• Professional service
• Research funding attraction
• Postgraduate supervision
• Curriculum development
• Program review
• Academic innovation
• Clinical services

• PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a related discipline from a recognized university
• OR Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with recognized subspecialty Fellowship training considered equivalent to a PhD in accordance with CUE guidelines and Senate approval
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) with a valid practicing license
• Minimum of 32 publication points in peer-reviewed journals, including at least 3 publications since last promotion
• Contribution to scholarly book chapters or academic publications
• Evidence of successful attraction of research funding or development resources
• Demonstrated academic leadership, mentorship, and contribution to university governance
• Evidence of community engagement and professional service