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Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Purpose of the Job:

Contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University guidelines.

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

Required Qualifications Earned PhD in Nursing from an accredited University Masters in medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing Education and Leadership, Community Health Nursing (or Advanced Practice Community Health Nursing) in addition to BSc Nursing from an accredited university Possess a minimum of thirty-two (32) publications. Twenty-four (24) of which must be from refereed journals points as a Senior Lecturer, with at least 32 referred scholarly journals. Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

Experience needed

Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years post-PhD experience in teaching at university level or in research/industry Evidence of having supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion since last promotion. Skills Lab Management experience Evidence of engagement in continuing research. Strong commitment to mentoring students and faculty in research methodologies. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences. Evidence of impactful research output.

Responsibilities or duties

Key Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations. Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture Supervise graduate students in their research projects and dissertations Conducting high quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University. Engaging in curriculum and program review and development Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements. Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals. Role modeling consistent Christian lifestyle in line with the university’s values.

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• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations.
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Supervise graduate students in their research projects and dissertations
• Conducting high quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals.
• Role modeling consistent Christian lifestyle in line with the university’s values.

• Skills Lab Management experience
• Strong commitment to mentoring students and faculty in research methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

• Earned PhD in Nursing from an accredited University
• Masters in medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing Education and Leadership, Community Health Nursing (or Advanced Practice Community Health Nursing) in addition to BSc Nursing from an accredited university
• Possess a minimum of thirty-two (32) publications.
• Twenty-four (24) of which must be from refereed journals points as a Senior Lecturer, with at least 32 referred scholarly journals.
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya