Lecturer, Physiology Job MKU Thika, Kenya

Job Title: Lecturer, Physiology
Date Posted: 30/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Mount Kenya University
Industry: University
Salary: Open
Location: Thika
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 15/08/2026
Summary: University Jobs. MKU Jobs. Looking for a teaching job in Kenya? Mount Kenya University is hiring a Lecturer to supervise student research, develop course materials, assess academic performance, and support learning and research activities. Experience in university teaching is required.

Education, Skills & Experience.

Must have:

  • Masters of Medicine in Physiology from a recognized academic institution.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
  • At least three years teaching and research experience in a recognized Academic Institution.
  • Relevant Work experience in Industry
  • Registered and licensed to practice by the Relevant Professional Body.
  • An earned PhD degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited university OR being registered/registrable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualification will be an added advantage.

Reporting to the Head, Department of Physiology

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Participate in curriculum development and review.
  • Prepare a course outline to guide the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.
  • Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.
  • Teach Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses.
  • Set, invigilate, and administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give a progressive report to the Department.
  • Supervise students’ projects and attend defence meetings to enable them to complete their studies successfully.
  • Carry out research, prepare publications, and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated.
  • Attract funding to the University to support research.
  • Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/ internships.
  • Participate in official University meetings and functions.
  • Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifths of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.
  • Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

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