Lecturer in Public Health Grade 12 – 2 Positions at Pwani University

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in though the first intake of students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July . By , Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3, students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national universities. On 23rd August , Kilifi Institute of Agriculture was upgraded to a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, and in March , it was given a charter as a full- fledged University. It is strategically placed in the heart of the Coastal region of Kenya in Kilifi Town, right on the Mombasa-Malindi Highway; and is equipped with facilities to offer quality training in Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine, Marine Sciences and Education. So whether you’re finishing high school, beginning university for the first time, or pursuing graduate studies, you’ll find a wide range of options at Pwani University. Our University has more than five schools which all together offer a diversity of degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Health and Education. The University has engaged highly qualified staff members.REF: PU/ADV/01/06/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF LECTURER IN PUBLIC HEALTH GRADE 12. This is a university teaching/research position. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason. REQUIREMENTSAcademic QualificationsApplicants must have: An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Public Health or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University ExperienceThe candidate should: Be a member of relevant professional bodies Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc). SkillsApplicants should demonstrate Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum Publications Must have published at least two publications in peer-reviewed journals. ResponsibilitiesTeaching and learning responsibilities Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students Guidance and counselling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve on their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in industry Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of teaching Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative demands and deadlines with the help from frontline manager and peers Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge. To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures. To prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making of the student. To lecture in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus. To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for smooth running of the semester. To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track. To supervise of research project work to guide students in achieving the goals and objectives with minimum wastage of resources. To carry out administrative duties to facilitate student attachment coordination, examination coordination program coordination. To prepare budget especially for student industrial attachment program for prudent optimum and prudent utilization of funds. To supervise students on industrial attachment to ensure relevance in pursuance of the academic programme. To prepare course outline to meet local and evolving need. To be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others. Research and scholarship responsibilities To develop research objectives and proposals for individual or joint research. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects. To write up research work for publication. To seek practical application of research findings. To make presentations at conferences and/or exhibit work in other appropriate events. To identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds. To update knowledge and understanding in field of specialization. To translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of research. To seek practical application of research findings. To write journal articles and books to comply with the policy and regulations. Community service To engage with community through training, creation of awareness, sensitization in order to influence socio-economic development and health promotion. To translate knowledge into practical oriented solutions that support and solve community or societal problems. To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations To serve as volunteers in various levels in the society to benefit the community to enhance and promote health and social life in the society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due to labor shortage. TERMS OF SERVICE Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.