The Tutorial Fellow - Community Health Nursing reports to the Head of Department - Health Sciences. The position holder will be responsible for academic delivery, curriculum enhancement, practical training, research output, and compliance within the Health Sciences department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform 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.
