Job Description
Zetech University is inviting applications from qualified, passionate, and forward-looking professionals for the position of Tutorial Fellow – Medical Surgical Nursing. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated nursing educator who is committed to academic excellence, evidence-based practice, innovation, and student success. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic environment that values quality teaching, impactful research, professional integrity, and meaningful engagement with healthcare institutions.
The Tutorial Fellow will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate nursing education by preparing and facilitating engaging learning experiences that strengthen students' theoretical understanding and clinical competence in Medical Surgical Nursing. The role demands an individual who embraces learner-centered teaching methods, integrates current healthcare trends into classroom instruction, and supports students in achieving professional and academic excellence. The successful candidate will actively participate in curriculum enhancement, ensuring that learning materials remain relevant, practical, and aligned with national regulatory standards as well as global best practices in nursing education.
Beyond classroom instruction, the position provides opportunities to participate in scholarly research, collaborative projects, community outreach initiatives, and academic mentorship. The successful applicant will work closely with faculty members to strengthen research capacity, generate innovative ideas, prepare grant proposals, publish scholarly work, and present findings at professional conferences, seminars, and scientific forums. The university encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and supports continuous professional development that enhances both academic growth and healthcare advancement.
The role also involves building strong partnerships with healthcare providers, professional organizations, and industry stakeholders to improve experiential learning opportunities and graduate employability. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills while maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. They should be committed to nurturing critical thinking, clinical reasoning, innovation, and lifelong learning among students.
As part of the School of Nursing, the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a supportive academic culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. The university seeks an educator who is enthusiastic about mentoring future healthcare professionals and who understands the evolving healthcare landscape. The position offers an opportunity to influence the next generation of nurses while contributing to institutional excellence through quality teaching, impactful research, and community engagement. Individuals with a genuine passion for academic development, nursing education, and healthcare transformation are encouraged to submit their applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver undergraduate Medical Surgical Nursing lectures, tutorials, laboratory demonstrations, simulation exercises, and clinical teaching sessions using modern learner-centered methodologies.
- Prepare comprehensive lesson plans, instructional guides, teaching schedules, assessment tools, and academic resources aligned with approved university curricula.
- Evaluate student learning through assignments, practical examinations, continuous assessments, presentations, and final examinations while maintaining fairness and academic integrity.
- Supervise students during clinical placements and provide professional guidance that strengthens safe nursing practice and patient-centered care.
- Develop innovative teaching materials that integrate current healthcare technologies, evidence-based nursing practices, and emerging clinical developments.
- Regularly review, revise, and improve course content to ensure relevance, quality, and compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in curriculum planning meetings and contribute ideas that strengthen program quality and graduate readiness.
- Mentor students academically, professionally, and personally while promoting ethical conduct and lifelong learning.
- Support research initiatives by designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and publishing scholarly work in recognized journals.
- Identify research funding opportunities and participate in writing competitive grant proposals for institutional and collaborative projects.
- Present research findings during academic conferences, scientific symposiums, workshops, webinars, and professional forums.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research, academic innovation, and community-based healthcare projects.
- Participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees, quality assurance activities, and institutional strategic initiatives.
- Build partnerships with hospitals, healthcare facilities, and professional organizations to strengthen clinical learning opportunities.
- Promote innovation and critical thinking among students through interactive discussions, case studies, simulations, and problem-solving activities.
- Maintain accurate academic records, examination documentation, attendance registers, and student performance reports.
- Uphold university academic policies, examination regulations, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards.
- Participate in student recruitment activities, orientation programs, academic advising, and graduation processes.
- Engage in community outreach programs that promote public health education and healthcare awareness.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through training, conferences, workshops, certifications, and scholarly engagement.
- Contribute to departmental strategic planning, accreditation exercises, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that values diversity, professionalism, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Support digital learning initiatives through effective use of educational technologies and online teaching platforms.
- Perform additional academic or administrative responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department or university management in support of institutional objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants should possess a Master of Science in Medical Surgical Nursing together with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from recognized and accredited universities. Candidates must hold a valid practicing license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya and demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant post
- qualification professional experience. Previous involvement in university teaching, clinical instruction, research, or community engagement will be considered an added advantage.
- The successful candidate should possess excellent instructional, communication, presentation, mentoring, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong analytical abilities, critical thinking, problem
- solving capabilities, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Applicants should demonstrate competence in curriculum development, learner assessment, academic writing, research methodology, and scholarly publication. Familiarity with digital learning technologies, virtual teaching platforms, and educational innovations will be highly desirable. Candidates should exhibit professionalism, integrity, adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to continuous professional development. The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, establish productive industry partnerships, and contribute to institutional growth is expected. A genuine passion for student success, nursing education, healthcare improvement, and academic excellence will distinguish outstanding candidates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the stated qualifications are invited to submit their applications through the official recruitment process provided by Zetech University before August 8, 2026. Applications should include an updated curriculum vitae, certified academic and professional certificates, a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practicing license, and any other supporting documents required by the university. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are encouraged.
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