Job Objective

To design and deliver a program of teaching to students, in order to enable them to complete their studies successfully and the University to generate income; to develop and carry out research projects to extend knowledge of the relevant subject area; to provide service to the community and the professions; to translate knowledge into practice; to write or publish books or other creative works.

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.
• 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 Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description;

Qualification and experience

• PhD/Doctorate in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent degree qualification or a related field from a recognised/accredited university.
• Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science degree or a related field from a recognised/accredited university.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science degree or a relevant field from a recognised/accredited University.
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/ Research Fellow of which twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journal articles.
• At least 3 years of teaching/ research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
• Evidence of leadership (administrative experience, active participation in departmental /school/university/national/international activities).
• Supervised at least two (2) postgraduate students to completion.
• Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/ Research Fellow.
• Attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
• A valid practising licence from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).