Vacancy title:
Lecturers (MBChB PROGRAM) - Mental Health

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a holder of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Must be a holder of Master of Medicine in either of the following: Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery/trauma, ENT, Mental Health, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Surgery , Medical Physiology, Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent
• The holder must be duly registered by KMPDC (Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council) or the equivalent in the EAC countries and hold a retention certificate of the KMPDC.
• Teaching experience in a medical school will be an added advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TEACHING POSITIONS:

• Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations;
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University, Department and the Faculty;
• Initiating, planning and conducting research;
• Development of teaching and learning materials;
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate 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 students;
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields;
• Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in 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;
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Chief Officer of the University in accordance with the University Statute.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.

An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applications.sept25@kemu.ac.ke
Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

To be received on or before 16th October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.

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