Senior Lecturer / Professor / Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences at Presbyterian University of East Africa

REFERENCE NUMBER: PUEA/OT/05/08/24
Applications are hereby invited for the post of Senior Lecturer/Professor/Associate Professor

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful candidates must have a BScOT, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or a relevant field, and a doctoral degree in OT or related field all from recognized institutions.
• Successful candidates must be licensed and registered by the Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya (OTCoK)
• Candidate should demonstrate Professional Membership to relevant body(ies)
• Candidate should have an interest in working in a teaching institution and commit to growing the profession through the academic and clinical training of both direct entry, upgrade and master students
• Candidate should have an interest in working in a teaching institution and a commitment to growing the profession through the management of the inaugural Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program
• Previous experience in a specific clinical setting such as Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical disabilities, Special needs Children etc is required
• Previous experience in a teaching institution is highly recommended
• Candidate should be available immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversee the MScOT program in relation to the needs and requirements
• Instruct any core Occupational Therapy courses
• Set exams, mark and present results for Senate approval
• Organize for, observe and assess the learning of trainees in the classroom/labs and field/hospitals in relation to course requirements as relevant
• Carry out a range of administrative work related to class attendance, course outline and notes,
• CATs/exams, and other learning resources and reports as needed
• Engage in research and supervise student research projects in the department
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Liaise with medical and educational professionals in the community and counties
• Promote and advocate for health and wellness for PUEA community in conjunction with others in the School of Health Sciences
• Attend departmental meetings