Lecturer - Nutrition and Dietetics

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum review aligned with KNDI and CUE standards.
• Undertake research and community nutrition outreach (e.g. maternal and child nutrition, non-communicable diseases).
• Advise and mentor students; serve on committees.
• Set and mark examinations; supervise student research projects.
• Teach courses in human nutrition, clinical nutrition and dietetics, community nutrition, food science and nutritional assessment.
• Run diet-therapy and food-preparation practicals, and supervise hospital and community attachments.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition from a recognised university.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) from a recognised university.
• At least two (2) years' university-level teaching experience.
• Degrees from universities recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE); foreign qualifications must be recognised or equated by CUE.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant regulatory body, where the profession is regulated.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (integrity), where applicable, and be able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Willingness to teach and supervise across classroom, laboratory or skills-lab, clinical and community settings as the programme requires.
• Good communication, mentorship, teamwork and ICT/e-learning skills.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Tangaza University.

Benefits

• PhD or PhD registration in a nutrition-related field.
• Clinical dietetics practice experience.