LECTURER (BIOCHEMISTRY) :         GRADE 12A                               POST : 2                     REF: TUM/ADVERT/EXT/RECR/1/L/B /J/2026

Reporting To: Chairperson of Department

Professional Requirements

We are seeking Medical Biochemist or Biochemist to join our pre-clinical faculty. The specialist will deliver clinical biochemistry modules, integrate basic sciences with clinical applications, supervise student research, mentorship, and assessment of undergraduate (MBChB) medical students.

Required Qualifications

1. Education: PhD in Medical Biochemistry or Biochemistry, or MBCHB with a Master's degree in Biochemistry.
2. Medical Background: Possession of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) is highly preferred.
3. Licensing: Registered and licensed to practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) where applicable.

Required Experience

1. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of university-level teaching or relevant medical/clinical laboratory experience.
2. Publications: A proven track record of research articles published in refereed journals.
3. Familiarity with Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) frameworks will be added advantage.

 Core Competencies

1. Clinical & Scientific Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical biochemistry, molecular genetics, and the metabolic basis of disease states (e.g., diabetes, inborn errors of metabolism).
2. Pedagogical Excellence: Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, competency-based medical education (CBME) that connects basic science to clinical scenarios.
3. Diagnostic Stewardship: Ability to teach students how to utilize and interpret clinical pathology data, biomarker profiling, and metabolic panels.
4. Interdisciplinary Communication: Strong capability to collaborate across medical departments and communicate complex molecular concepts to students and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Delivery: Teach core concepts in Biochemistry to medical (MBChB) students.
2. Clinical Integration: Bridge laboratory diagnostics with clinical pathology, teaching students how to interpret Biochemistry tests.
3. Research and Mentorship: Guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in biomedical research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
4. Departmental Support: Collaborate with Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology faculty for multidisciplinary teaching and exam setting.

REMUNERATION

The following Public University Salaries and House Allowance Structures shall apply:

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