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Part-time Senior Lecturer, Health Management/Informatics/Health Economics
Amref International University
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Amref International University
- Position
- Part-time Senior Lecturer, Health Management/Informatics/Health Economics
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Possible duty stations
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Part-time
- Contract
- Part-time
- Experience
- 5+ years university teaching in Public Health
- 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 Senior Lecturer in Health Management, Informatics or Health Economics. The role involves teaching public health courses, supervising postgraduate research and contributing to curriculum development.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Part-time employment structure
- Rolling application review process
- Focus on Health Management, Informatics or Economics
Key responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, tutorials and seminars in Public Health to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Design, develop and review curricula and syllabi for relevant programmes.
- Develop, moderate and administer examinations; participate in internal and external moderation.
- Provide academic advising, mentorship and support student recruitment and onboarding.
- Supervise Master’s and PhD candidates in proposal writing, thesis development and examination.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research; apply for grants and publish findings.
- Mentor junior academic staff and represent the department at academic engagements.
- Support quality assurance, accreditation processes and departmental planning and budgeting.
Who should apply?
This role suits experienced academics holding a PhD in Public Health or related fields with strong research portfolios. It requires professionals ready to balance teaching, postgraduate supervision and curriculum development in a part-time capacity.
Key requirements
- PhD in Public Health or related field
- 5+ years university teaching experience
- Postgraduate supervision experience
- Peer-reviewed publication record
- Curriculum design expertise
Nice to have
- Experience in quality assurance, curriculum review or accreditation.
What you should know
- The position is part-time and based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Submit a cover letter detailing your fit and a CV via the SmartRecruiters portal.
- Official communications will 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 Management/Informatics/ Health Economics) or a health related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Training in Health Informatics or Health Records or Health Management
• 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 five (5) years of university teaching experience in Public Health 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 Management/Informatics/ Health Economics) or a health related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Training in Health Informatics or Health Records or Health Management
• 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 five (5) years of university teaching experience in Public Health 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.