School of Nursing: Lecturer and Clinical Instructor Job Advert July 2024

Daystar University is a chartered non-denominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is to develop Christian Servant Leaders to expand God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.  We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill these vacant positions. Applicants must be committed Christians who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

SCHOOL OF NURSING 
Due to rapid expansion in our Nursing program, the Departments of Medical and surgical Nursing and Midwifery and Reproductive Health is seeking to employ qualified and experienced  Lecturer and Clinical  Instructors. 

LECTURER - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING  - 2 POSITIONS

The purpose of the job

Contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University’s guidelines in academic affairs to achieve overall objectives

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice
• Earned PhD in Nursing  from an accredited University.
• Master’s in medical Surgical Nursing and or Master’s in Nursing Education in addition to BSc Nursing from an accredited university.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research/industry; and
• A minimum of 24 publication points of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal papers
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid Practice License

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (teaching online and face to face-to-face ): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training of students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures
• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.

• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals

• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

LECTURER - DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH  NURSING -3 POSITIONS

The purpose of the job

Contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University’s guidelines in academic affairs to achieve overall objectives

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice
• Earned PhD in Nursing  from an accredited University.
• Masters in Midwifery and reproductive health Nursing in addition to BSc Nursing from an accredited university.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research/industry; and
• A minimum of 24 publication points of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal papers
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Evidence of active participation in school/departmental activities or demonstrated leadership in university activities.
• Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid Practice License

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (teaching online and face to face-to-face ): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training of students in line with schemes, policies, processes and procedures
• Conducting quality research to enhance the scholarship, visibility and intellectual contribution of the University.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations
• Engaging in curriculum and program review and development
• Mobilizing resources and building bridges with industry
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing best practices in teaching, training and research for improved performance and achievements.

• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals

• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF NURSING – 3 POSITIONS

The purpose of the job:

Contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the university by teaching, conducting research and mentoring students in line with the University’s guidelines in academic affairs to achieve overall objectives.

Requirements

• Christian commitment and practice.
• Applicants with Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Three  (3) years Clinical  teaching experience since graduation.
• Additional training or certification in the relevant area will be an added advantage.
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

Working Conditions:

• Physical (face-to-face ): Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of Teaching and learning in clinical and classroom practicum sessions in line with the curriculum.
• Evaluating students through continuous assessments and examinations in skills lab and clinical setting.
• Engaging in curriculum and program review to enhance best practice to integrate theory to practice through  clinical instruction.
• Mentoring of students in academic and spiritual nurture
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired university strategic goals
• Ensuring consistent Christian behavior in line with the university’s vision

Background Screening:

Daystar University conducts background screenings on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Application Process

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding position should submit their applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor and attached a detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees addressed to  the  recruitment portal link below on or before: 26^th July 2024.

All applications should be sent through https://recruitment.daystar.ac.ke. OR email to recruitment@daystar.ac.ke Hard copies will not be considered.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Daystar University is an equal opportunity employer.