Minimum Requirements

• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
• An earned PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized university;
• Hold a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/infectious diseases or its equivalent 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 points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Must be registered with KMLTTB and in good standing;
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Job Responsibilities

• Any other relevant duty assigned by the University College.
• Carrying out research work in a relevant field or specialization;
• Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Developing proposals for research funding;
• 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;
• Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University College;
• Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
• Lecturing in the area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University College and influence the international policy environment for improvement of life
• Presenting academic papers at conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
• 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;
• Where appropriate, provide leadership in the department or school;
• Writing journal articles and books;