Post of Lecturer Nursing - Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing at Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)

REF: MNUC/L/002/2025

Person Specifications

• An earned PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree in Pediatric Nursing/ Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing/ Midwifery & Obstetric Nursing from an accredited and recognized University;

OR

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited and recognized University;
• Hold a Master’s degree in Pediatric Nursing/ Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing/ Midwifery & Obstetric Nursing from an accredited and recognized University;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level or in research or in industry;
• A minimum of 24 publication point, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid practice license;
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Job Specification

• This will be the entry grade for PhD degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
• Carrying out research work in a relevant field or specialization;
• Preparing student progress reports;
• Developing proposals for research funding;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Presenting academic papers at conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
• Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University College;
• Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University College;
• Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and influence the international policy environment for the improvement of life;
• Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways, such as through research and innovations;
• Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
• Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds;
• Where appropriate provide leadership in the Department/School; and
• Any other relevant duty assigned by the University College