Background

Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national un...

Responsibilities

• Teaching and evaluation of diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations( here and elsewhere)
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department and the Faculty.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research
• Development of teaching and learning materials
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students in research activities
• Developing research proposals for funding
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the department
• Attending and participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.

Experience

The candidate should:

• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• At least one (1) year experience with demonstrations in cadaveric laboratory studies
• Demonstrate community involvement (eg. 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

Other provided details

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

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.

• Teaching and evaluation of diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations( here and elsewhere)
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department and the Faculty.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research
• Development of teaching and learning materials
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students in research activities
• Developing research proposals for funding
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the department and other organizations.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the department
• Attending and participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty

• Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
• Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• At least one (1) year experience with demonstrations in cadaveric laboratory studies
• Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc)