Lecturer / Senior Instructor - School of Nursing and Midwifery

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in Kenya and East Africa is a vibrant academic community dedicated to the provision of transformational learning, teaching and research that makes a leading contribution to improving the health and well-being of communities. Teaching faculty are all engaged in active clinical practice, research, and professional leadership with a specialty focus on delivery of upgrade programmes for working nurses and midwives. The school is recruiting Lecturers who will be based at SONAM's campus in Nairobi, Kenya, reporting to the Academic head.

The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching Diploma and Undergraduate courses, participate in research work and ensure professional /academic productivity within the School. The role also offers excellent career development opportunities for faculty passionate about improving health outcomes and building clinical leadership and service delivery capacity.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on the Diploma and Undergraduate programmes taught, as allocated.
• Actively contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication.
• Actively engage in clinical practice.
• Maintain own continuing professional development.
• Counselling and support for students.
• Contribute to the administration of academic programmes offered by SONAM.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master's degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from recognized/accredited university.
• At least four (4) years teaching experience at university level.
• Four equivalent publication points.
• Must have a valid nursing practicing license.
• Registered or eligibility for registration by the relevant professional body.
• Must meet the CUE appointment requirements for lecturer or above.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates counseling skills.

Applicants must have credentials commensurate with appointment at the level of Lecturer with a strong academic research background and demonstrated experience in teaching, learning and communicating. Registration or eligibility for registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is essential.

CUE requirements for Lecturer academic faculty are detailed in the University Standards and Guidelines 2014 http://www.cue.or.ke/