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Lecturer-Disaster Management and Occupational Health and Safety Programs at Kenya Red Cross Society
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (22 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Lecturer will design and deliver courses in Disaster Management and Occupational Health & Safety, develop curricula, and supervise student research projects. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing findings, and building partnerships with industry and NGOs. A master's degree and at least three years of teaching or professional experience are required. The role is remote.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
- • Minimum three years of teaching experience or professional experience in the relevant fields.
- • Demonstrated ability to develop curricula and conduct applied research.
- • Excellent communication skills in English
- proficiency in Swahili is an advantage.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and deliver courses in Disaster Management, Emergency Preparedness, Humanitarian Assistance, and Occupational Health & Safety.
- • Design, review, and update curricula, lesson plans, and learning materials.
- • Supervise student research projects, field placements, and assessments.
- • Provide academic advising and support to students throughout their studies.
- • Conduct and publish research in relevant fields and represent the program at professional forums.
- • Build partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
- • Integrate international frameworks such as the Sendai Framework, ISO 45001, and the SDGs into teaching.
- • Utilize GIS tools and e‑learning platforms to enhance instructional delivery.