Lecturer at Amref International University (AMIU)

Main Purpose of the job:

The primary purpose of this role is to develop, manage, and monitor the implementation of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. The position involves active engagement in operational administration, curriculum review and development, performance and quality assurance management, and enhancing the accreditation of academic programmes by relevant professional bodies and the Commission of University Education. The role requires collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching in alignment with University strategy, policy, and procedures. Additionally, the lecturer will undertake research activities and participate in departmental and institutional enterprise activities. Mentorship of students and staff to foster leading-edge practices in the learning environment is a central responsibility.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in their subject area;
• Ensure that Programme area focuses on delivering a high-quality student experience that maximises student retention and progression and widens participation;
• Lead the enhancement of teaching and learning in the Programme area, particularly in relation to curriculum design, course development and assessment, such that the student experience and learning is optimised;
• Lead on the review and development of new curricula to promote growth of the department.
• Engage with relevant external stakeholders in validation of the programmes for respective boards and regulatory bodies for adherence.
• Engage with the industry for practicum and research projects to ensure holistic development of our students.
• Provide administrative support to the department including marketing of the programs, research project supervision, and student career mentorship.

Minimum qualifications for the position of a Lecturer

• An earned PhD in Public health/Community health/Epidemiology/Nutrition or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience;
• Must be a registered member of Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTEC).
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a lecturer or equivalent; at least twenty-four (24) of them from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised to completion at least three (3) postgraduate students as a lecturer or equivalent;
• Attracted research funds as a lecturer or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Skills and experience essential:

•  Evidence of training experience at a university level.
•  Evidence of development and curriculum in Public health/ Community health;
•  Demonstrable evidence of administrative experience;
•  Demonstrable proficient in computer packages;
•  Evidence of ability to train using virtual or Learning Management Systems (LMS)

The person;

•  Should be a creative and innovative team player;
•  Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
•  Should be a person of integrity; morally upright and mature;
•  Should be able to work under minimum supervision;
•  Should have excellent team leadership skills;
•  He/she should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural environment.