Tutorial Fellow - Community Health Nursing

Job Objective

• Reporting to the Head of Department - Health Sciences the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

Duties and responsibilities

• To teach in areas allocated by the Head of Department.
• Design, develop, plan and deliver a range of programmes of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
• Deliver high-quality lectures and practicals.
• Oversee clinical practice, providing students with real-world learning experiences and guidelines in hospitals or clinical settings.
• Review course content and materials on a regular basis, updating when required.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
• Carry out research and write research grant proposals.
• Seek and participate in consultancies.
• Present research papers at national or international conferences and other similar events.
• Dissemination of research outputs.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
• Ensure all academic activities align with the standards of the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

qualification and experience

• Master of Science in Nursing (Medical-Surgical, Midwifery, Paediatrics, Critical Care, Community Health Nursing) from an accredited university.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree qualification in a relevant area from a recognised/ accredited university.
• Registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification and progressing.
• At least three (3) years of post-qualification work experience
• A valid practising licence from the Nursing Council of Kenya - NCK.
• Demonstrate potential for university teaching and research.