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Part-time Lecturer, Health Professions Education / Medical Education
Amref International University
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Amref International University
- Position
- Part-time Lecturer, Health Professions Education / Medical Education
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Part-time
- Contract
- Part-time
- Experience
- 3+ years university teaching
- Education
- PhD in Public Health or related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 26 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 8 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Amref International University is hiring a Part-time Lecturer in Health Professions or Medical Education based in Nairobi. You will deliver lectures, supervise postgraduate research, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation processes.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Rolling application review process
- Focus on both teaching and research output
- Requires specific training in Health Informatics/Management/Economics
Key responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, tutorials, and skills-based sessions in Public Health to students.
- Design, develop, review, and implement curricula and syllabi.
- Develop, moderate, and administer examinations.
- Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support for student recruitment.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research within your specialization.
- Apply for and manage research and health development grants.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
- Supervise Master’s and PhD candidates through proposal writing and thesis examination.
Who should apply?
This role suits experienced academics with a PhD and strong publication record who can balance teaching, research supervision, and curriculum development in a part-time capacity.
Key requirements
- PhD in Public Health or related field
- 3+ years university teaching experience
- Postgraduate supervision experience
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Curriculum design experience
Nice to have
- Experience in quality assurance, curriculum review, or accreditation.
What you should know
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Submit a cover letter detailing fit and a CV with relevant skills.
- Official emails come from @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org addresses.
How to apply
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and skills-based sessions in Public Health to graduate and undergraduate students as allocated.
• Provide technical assistance in the design, development, review, and implementation of curricula and syllabi.
• Develop, moderate, and administer Examinations
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
• Participate in internal and external moderation processes of university examinations
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and University committees.
• Support in developing work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation processes for training resources and practice sites.
• Mentor junior academic staff, including graduate assistants, tutorial fellows, visiting lecturers, and adjunct faculty.
• Represent the department at academic and public engagements; and stakeholders forums
• Provide technical assistance in developing training guidelines, policies, and business plans.
• Support student recruitment, orientation, and onboarding at the departmental/school level.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research within an area of specialization.
• Apply for and manage research and health development grants.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at academic conferences and seminars.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers (Master’s and PhD candidates) in proposal writing, thesis development and examination.
• Undertake identitification of supervisors and examiners.
• Undertake accreditation, audits, and quality assurance activities
• Participate in departmental, school, and University committees, and support the in planning and budgeting.
Qualifications
• PhD in Public Health (Health Professions Education / Medical Education) or a health related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Training in Health Informatics or Health Records or Health Management or Health Economics
• Registered with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrated evidence of postgraduate supervision and independent/collaborative research.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Experience and Knowledge
• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience in Public Health/ Health Economics/ Health Management/ Health Informatics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, development, and review.
• Demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision (Master’s and/or PhD students).
• Experience reviewing postgraduate proposals, theses, and dissertations, and serving on academic committees.
• Experience in quality assurance, curriculum review, or accreditation is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of research methodology, research ethics, and academic integrity requirements.
• Familiarity with postgraduate policies, examination procedures, and higher education regulatory standards.
Skills
• Strong pedagogical, assessment, and feedback skills.
• Excellent research and grant-writing competencies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good ICT skills, including learning and research management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
Abilities and Competencies
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, students, and university management.
• Ability to interpret and apply university policies and academic regulations.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands in a dynamic academic environment.
• Commitment to excellence in postgraduate education and research quality.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, student-centered postgraduate learning environment.
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and skills-based sessions in Public Health to graduate and undergraduate students as allocated.
• Provide technical assistance in the design, development, review, and implementation of curricula and syllabi.
• Develop, moderate, and administer Examinations
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
• Participate in internal and external moderation processes of university examinations
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and University committees.
• Support in developing work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Contribute to quality assurance and accreditation processes for training resources and practice sites.
• Mentor junior academic staff, including graduate assistants, tutorial fellows, visiting lecturers, and adjunct faculty.
• Represent the department at academic and public engagements; and stakeholders forums
• Provide technical assistance in developing training guidelines, policies, and business plans.
• Support student recruitment, orientation, and onboarding at the departmental/school level.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research within an area of specialization.
• Apply for and manage research and health development grants.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at academic conferences and seminars.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers (Master’s and PhD candidates) in proposal writing, thesis development and examination.
• Undertake identitification of supervisors and examiners.
• Undertake accreditation, audits, and quality assurance activities
• Participate in departmental, school, and University committees, and support the in planning and budgeting.
Qualifications
• PhD in Public Health (Health Professions Education / Medical Education) or a health related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Training in Health Informatics or Health Records or Health Management or Health Economics
• Registered with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrated evidence of postgraduate supervision and independent/collaborative research.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Experience and Knowledge
• At least three (3) years of university teaching experience in Public Health/ Health Economics/ Health Management/ Health Informatics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, development, and review.
• Demonstrated experience in postgraduate supervision (Master’s and/or PhD students).
• Experience reviewing postgraduate proposals, theses, and dissertations, and serving on academic committees.
• Experience in quality assurance, curriculum review, or accreditation is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of research methodology, research ethics, and academic integrity requirements.
• Familiarity with postgraduate policies, examination procedures, and higher education regulatory standards.
Skills
• Strong pedagogical, assessment, and feedback skills.
• Excellent research and grant-writing competencies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good ICT skills, including learning and research management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
Abilities and Competencies
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, students, and university management.
• Ability to interpret and apply university policies and academic regulations.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands in a dynamic academic environment.
• Commitment to excellence in postgraduate education and research quality.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, student-centered postgraduate learning environment.
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.