Senior Lecturer – Health System Management at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is a Chartered Private Christian Institution of higher learning which aims to contribute to the transformation of our society by providing high quality education that promotes excellence in scholarship, research and selfless service to the community.Main Purpose of the Job:To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Health Systems management programmes and related activities in the university.Duties and responsibilities include: Teaching and training in the area of Health Systems Management.Curricula development and ReviewConduct Research and Innovation activitiesEngage in fund-raising activities in the DepartmentStudent supervision and mentoringMentoring of junior staffPublications and other forms of dissemination of knowledgeEngage in professional development activitiesEnsure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodiesTo support the Head of Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programmes and administration in the department.To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time. Required Qualifications and experience Holder of PhD in Health Systems Management or related field.Holder of a Masters Degree in Health System Management or related field and has worked in a hospital or a healthrelated organization will be an added advantage.Holder of a first degree in Health System Management or in related fieldEvidence of peer review publications (32 points from the time appointed as a lecturer)Registration with relevant professional bodiesAt least three years of full-time teaching at university level as a Lecturer or persons from research institutions, practice/industry with requisite academic qualifications and experience will also be considered.Supervised three post graduate students to completionFamiliarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations; Contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes.Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, grant writing, win bids and generate income is an added advantageExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Evidence of fund-raising capabilityDevelop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.