Lecturer Physician Dermatologist, Medical School at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills & Experience;

Must have:                                       

• Masters of Medicine in either Internal medicine or in Dermatology, OR Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine with a fellowship in Dermatology.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Registered and licensed to practice by the Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners Council.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head, Department of Internal Medicine

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
• Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.