Vacancy title:
Lecturer - Nutrition and Dietetics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Healthcare, Teachers & Education, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Nutritional & Dietary Supplements]

Jobs at:
Tangaza University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Tangaza University College is a private, Catholic university in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities

All lecturer posts carry the following duties:

• Plan and teach undergraduate courses in the relevant programme using learner-centred methods.
• Conduct practical, skills-lab or computer-lab sessions and supervise students during clinical, field and community placements.
• Prepare course outlines and teaching materials, and set, mark and moderate examinations and continuous assessments, including practical examinations such as OSCEs where applicable.
• Supervise student research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review in line with the requirements of CUE and the relevant regulatory body.
• Engage in research, publication and community outreach.
• Mentor and advise students, and serve on departmental and university committees.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s: Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition.
• Bachelor’s: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent).
• Experience: At least two (2) years’ university-level teaching experience.

Common Requirements

REQUIREMENTS COMMON TO ALL POSTS

• Degrees from universities recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Foreign qualifications must be recognised or equated by CUE.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant regulatory body, where the profession is regulated.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (integrity), where applicable, and be able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Willingness to teach and supervise across classroom, laboratory or skills-lab, clinical and community settings as the programme requires.
• Good communication, mentorship, teamwork and ICT/e-learning skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Tangaza University.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants should enclose a Letter of introduction including your salary expectations, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certification and four (4) reference letters with two (2) of them academic, one (1) professional and (1) one from a local religious leader who can speak to your character. Applications should be submitted both via  to and through our recruitment portal at www.recruitment.tangaza.ac.ke

Kindly indicate the position e.g. "Lecturer - Pharmacy" in the subject line of your . Submit your applications no later than 6th November 2026, indicating your daytime contacts to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager

Tangaza University

P.O. Box 15055-00509

Nairobi

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