Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national universities. On 23rd August 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture was upgraded to a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, and in March 2013, it was given a charter as a full- fledged University. It is strategically placed in the heart of the Coastal region of Kenya in Kilifi Town, right on the Mombasa-Malindi Highway; and is equipped with facilities to offer quality training in Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine, Marine Sciences and Education. So whether you’re finishing high school, beginning university for the first time, or pursuing graduate studies, you’ll find a wide range of options at Pwani University. Our University has more than five schools which all together offer a diversity of degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Health and Education. The University has engaged highly qualified staff members.REF: PU/ADV/01/05/2026 This is a senior position in the University teaching or research career. The appointee shall be expected to provide academic/research leadership to members in lower academic/research grades. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason. REQUIREMENTS Academic Qualification Must have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a Masters in Medicine in a surgical discipline (General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Urology, Plastics Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology, or Obstetrics Gynaecology etc) Or must have Bachelor in Dental surgery and Masters in medicine maxillofacial surgery, or orthodontics Fellowship, Research fellowship and PhD an added advantage Eperience The Candidate should Skills Be a member of relevant professional bodies Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students' academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. member of BOG) Applicants should demonstrate Teach/conduct research and supervise students and /or staff Design and develop academic programs and curricula Publications Having participated in a Clinical trial will be an added advantage Minimum of one publication will be an added advantage