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.

Lecturer - Department of Public Health – 2 Positions

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship

Experience3 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldEducation / Teaching / Training , Medical / Healthcare

The 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

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice
• Earned PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field or:
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field and;
• Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field from an accredited University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
• Possess a minimum of twenty-four (24) publications, sixteen (16) of which must be from refereed journals.
• Must be registered with the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) and hold a valid practising licence/certificate.
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops and attracting funds for research.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid (teaching online and face to face-to-face): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training of students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures
• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals
• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

• Teaching and training of students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures
• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals
• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

• Christian commitment and practice
• Earned PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field or: A Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field and; Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field from an accredited University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level
• Possess a minimum of twenty-four (24) publications, sixteen (16) of which must be from refereed journals.
• Must be registered with the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) and hold a valid practising licence/certificate.
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops and attracting funds for research.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.
• Adaptable and open to working in both online and face-to-face environments.

• PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field OR Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, or a related field AND Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 24 publications, 16 from refereed journals.
• Registered with Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) with a valid practising licence/certificate.