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 Job:

To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Psychology and Mental Health programmes and related activities in the university. Lecturer will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activities, community extension, networking and partnerships. The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of his/her duties, and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the overall mission and vision of the university.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and training in the area of Psychology and Mental health.
• Curricula development and Review
• Grant writing and Research and Innovation activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
• Student supervision and mentoring
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
• Engage in professional development activities
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
• To support the Head of Department and other programme leaders in the department to manage the ongoing strategic development of programmes and administration in the department.
• To assess students’ overall performance, through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.
• Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• An applicant must be a holder of a PhD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited University
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications, with minimum 28 points from the time appointed as lecturer or senior lecturer
• Registration with relevant professional bodies

Experience

• At least Four (5) years of full time teaching at University level as a Lecturer
• Supervised a minimum of three (5) post graduate and 2 PhD students to completion as a Lecturer
• At least 2 presentations in conferences (local and international conferences)
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations; Contribute to the accreditation of programmes and quality control processes.
• Experience in grant writing and demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of participation in research activities
• Evidence of fund-raising capability
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate high level of integrity
• Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject
• Demonstrate marketing capability

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. The closing date will be 21st July 2026

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.