Job Description

Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education. It is committed to progressively developing innovative programmes catering to the present and future African and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma· and certificate programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resources for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU will become the Pan African University in Primary Health care and seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. For more on Amref International University, please visit https://amref.ac.ke

Main purpose of the job

The TVET Directorate of Amref International University wishes to engage TVET trainers on a part time. The trainer is expected to be available to teach, assess and mentor students.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Instruct trainees in the specific course(s)/units in adherence to the respective curriculum and occupational standards;
• Plan, conduct and assess practicals in the course units assigned;
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
• Prepare internal exams, conduct validation and of the exams;
• Carry out continuous assessments;
• Supervise and assess trainee(s) in the course area;
• Mark, grade and enter the grades into ERP for the assigned units;
• Supervise trainees on industrial attachment;
• Prepare trainees for external exams by providing practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
• Maintaining appropriate records and making them available as required by the directorate and TVET CDACC or any other relevant body;
• Adhere to the exam preparation and processing schedule;
• Attendance to all class contact hours as assigned.
• Mentoring of students;
• Examination invigilation, both internal and external;
• Monitoring class attendance records;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the HOD or Director.

Qualifications

We are looking for Part-Time Lecturers in the following areas:

Counselling Psychology

• Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
• Registered and licensed by the Counsellors and Psychologist board
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in TVET institution
• Must be a holder of a Certificate in Pedagogy or registered by TVETA as a trainer
• 2 years of industry experience will be an added advantage

Community Health

• Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in TVET institution
• Must be a holder of a Certificate in Pedagogy or registered by TVETA as a trainer
• 2 years of industry experience will be an added advantage

Health Records & ICT

• Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management
• Registered and licensed by the Health Records & Information Management Board
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in TVET institution
• Must be a holder of a Certificate in Pedagogy or registered by TVETA as a trainer
• 2 years of industry experience will be an added advantage

Social Work

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work & Community Development
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in TVET institution
• Must be a holder of a Certificate in Pedagogy or registered by TVETA as a trainer
• 2 years of industry experience will be an added advantage

Environmental Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
• Relevant teaching experience of at least 2 years in TVET institution
• Must be a holder of a Certificate in Pedagogy or registered by TVETA as a trainer
• 2 years of industry experience will be an added advantage

Additional Information

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.