Associate Professor - Nursing / Medical-Surgical Nursing / General Nursing / Pediatric Nursing at Zetech University

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Ref: ZU/10/Adv/41/2024
Vacancy Open: Dec 18th, 2024
Vacancy Closing: Jan 7th, 2025
Positions Available: 2
Job Type: Permanent
Reports To: Head of Department

Job Objective

Reporting to the Head of Department - Health Sciences, the Associate Professor will be responsible for teaching, research, clinical practice oversight, and academic development within the Nursing department. This role involves delivering high-quality education, fostering student learning, and contributing to the growth of the academic and research activities of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:
- Teach courses allocated by the Head of Department in Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, General Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health, or Public Health.
- Design, develop, plan, and deliver courses at various levels, including new course development.
- Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and practicals.
- Oversee clinical practice and guide students during real-world learning experiences in hospitals or clinical settings.
Research:
- Conduct research in relevant areas and write grant proposals.
- Present research papers at national or international conferences.
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues on research projects and curriculum development.
Mentorship and Career Guidance:
- Provide mentorship to students and staff.
- Offer career guidance and academic counseling.
Academic Leadership:
- Ensure academic activities align with the standards of the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional activities at both the national and international level.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or as specified in the detailed job description.

Qualifications and Experience

PhD/Doctorate in Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, General Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized and accredited university.
Master of Science in Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, General Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or a related field.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, General Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or a relevant field.
At least 3 years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer.
A minimum of 48 equivalent publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow, with 32 points from refereed journal articles.
Experience in supervising at least 2 postgraduate students, including 1 doctoral student to completion.
Proven track record of attracting research funding.
Active participation in academic conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including administrative roles and active participation in university and professional activities.

Desired Skills

Strong research, teaching, and academic leadership capabilities.
Ability to foster an inclusive learning environment and work collaboratively with staff and students.
Commitment to continuous professional development and research excellence.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit applications through the Zetech University Career Portal by January 7th, 2025.
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