Associate Professor Department Ophthalmology at University of Nairobi

Job Description

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The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

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Applicants must have

An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in Ophthalmology or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. He/she must have a minimum of eight years teaching experience; three of which are at a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow at the University; have Supervised to completion: a minimum of five post graduate students at least; two ( 2) at doctoral level and three masters level or a minimum of ten masters students; have attained a minimum of 32 publication points from peer reviewed journals with: a minimum of five publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion

OR

A minimum of three publications in refereed scholarly journals and two scholarly book chapters or two peer reviewed working, occasional or discussion papers or two published scholarly teaching modules since last promotion; have attracted of Research funds or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow since last promotion; have evidence of community service; have registered with relevant professional body The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, organize and guide research programmes, initiate and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental and Faculty activities