Associate Professor – General Surgery

How to Apply: Send your application and referee letters to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi, to be received by 26th August 2026. Include full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number, and email address. Enclose copies of certificates and testimonials, and provide names and contacts of three referees.

Show Your Surgical Teaching and Research Impact

For this senior academic role, the hiring committee will scrutinize your teaching record, publication pipeline, and grant activity. Your application must prove you can lead a surgical department's academic mission, not just perform surgery.

1. Document your teaching philosophy: In your cover letter, briefly state how you deliver clinical instruction to undergraduates and postgraduates. Mention any innovative teaching methods or curriculum development you've led.

2. Quantify your supervision record: List each postgraduate student you've supervised, their thesis topics, and completion dates. Highlight doctoral students and any that have gone on to academic careers.

3. Showcase your publications strategically: Provide a clear list of your peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing the four required after Senior Lecturer appointment. Use a consistent citation format and include DOI links if possible.

4. Prove your grant activity: Detail any grants you've applied for or received, even if unsuccessful. Include the funding body, amount, and your role. This shows initiative and research leadership.

5. Prepare for the interview on surgical education: Expect questions on how you would modernize the surgical curriculum, integrate simulation, or address gaps in surgical training. Have concrete examples ready.

6. Align with KMPDC requirements: Ensure your registration and practicing license are current. Mention any CPD activities to show you stay updated.

7. Highlight your mentorship approach: Describe how you've mentored junior faculty or residents. Provide examples of career development support you've given.

8. Tailor your CV for academic promotion: Use a CV format that emphasizes teaching, research, supervision, and grants—not just clinical work. Include a section for conference presentations and workshops.