Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Pharmacy
Date Posted: 07/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Zetech University
Industry: Medical
Salary: Open
Location: Ruiru
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Looking for a university job in Kenya? Zetech University is hiring a senior lecturer – pharmacy to teach pharmacy courses, conduct research, supervise students,and contribute to curriculum development.
The role is based in Ruiru and a PhD in Pharmacy is required.
Job Objective
Zetech
University is seeking a strategic, forward thinking, industry connected, and
student centric Senior Lecturer with entrepreneurial acumen to foster teaching,
research and innovation ecosystems. The ideal candidate has demonstrated the
capability to bridge and academia and grow graduate employability while
ensuring sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
They
will be reporting to the Head of Department Health Sciences and will be
responsible for:
- Teaching Pharmacology Units allocated by the Head of Department.
- Designing, developing, planning and delivering a range of programmes
of study, sometimes for entirely new courses at various levels.
- Delivering high-quality lectures and practical sessions.
- Overseeing clinical practice, providing students with real-world
learning experiences and guidelines in industry settings.
- Reviewing course content and materials on a regular basis, updating
when required.
- Collaborating with academic colleagues on course development,
curriculum changes and the development of research activities.
- Carrying out research and writing research grant proposals.
- Seeking and participating in consultancies.
- Disseminating research findings at national or international
conferences scientific symposiums and webinars.
- Providing mentorship and career guidance to students and staff.
- Ensuring all academic activities align with the standards of the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the
supervisor.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a relevant PhD, master’s and bachelor’s degree in
pharmacy, Pharmacology or related field from an accredited University.
- At least three (3) years teaching/research experience at the
University level as Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- Has evidence of publications as a Lecturer/Research Fellow. Has
supervised at least two (2) postgraduate students to completion.
- Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
- Has evidence of attending and contributing at academic conferences,
seminars or workshops.
- Can demonstrate contribution to university life through active
participation in departmental and school matters or meetings, students
‘academic advising, and committee membership among others.
- Demonstrate potential for university teaching, research and
community extension.
- Can demonstrate contribution to university life through active
participation in departmental and school matters or meetings, students
‘academic advising, and committee membership among others.
- Has demonstrated firm commitment to sustainability in their previous
roles. Valid Pharmacy and Poisons Board Practice Licence.
- Is-up to date with industry standards and has established linkages
with the industry.
How to Apply
