Lecturer Grade 6A – Pediatric Nursing

About

South Eastern Kenya University seeks one Lecturer Grade 6A in the Department of Nursing Sciences, School of Health Sciences, specializing in Pediatric Nursing. The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent and pensionable terms and will teach, supervise, undertake research and innovation, and conduct community outreach. Job grade: Lecturer Grade 6A (formerly Grade 12A). Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable. Number of posts: 1. Reference: SEKU/ADV/AC/01/11/2026. Duty station: South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui.

How to apply

Send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to: The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Services, South Eastern Kenya University, P.O. BOX 170-90200, KITUI. Clearly quote the relevant reference number on the envelope. Send a mandatory electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format, as one running document, to the email address stated in the advert; indicate the job applied for and reference on the email subject. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
• Coordinating course projects and practical work.
• Preparing teaching/learning materials.
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments.
• Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization.
• Preparing students progress reports.
• Developing proposals for research funding.
• Writing journal articles and books.
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia.
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula.
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
• Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University.
• Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University.
• Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life.
• Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations.

Qualifications

• An earned PhD. in Pediatric Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University.
• Been registered with Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and with a valid practicing License.
• Complied with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
• OR Have a Master’s degree in Pediatric Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years research/teaching/industry experience.
• Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Been registered with Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and with a valid practicing License.
• Complied with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.