Lecturers & Professors – School of Medicine at University of Lusaka

UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

LEOPARDS HILL CAMPUS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Lusaka one of the leading private Universities in Zambia has continued to expand and will this August 2019 start running the medical training program (MBChB). In this regard, the School of Medicine is calling for suitably qualified persons to fill the positions listed below in the following key areas;

CLINICAL SCIENCES

1. PROFESSOR

Description

This is a senior academic position requiring extensive experience in administration of academic programs, an international track record in training, research and teaching.

Responsibilities:

• To conduct high quality research in the field of clinical sciences
• To teach undergraduate and postgraduates students in the field of clinical sciences.
• To manage both undergraduate and postgraduate students results both continuous and final assessment
• To supervise and mentor junior staff in the field of clinical sciences
• To provide academic oversight relating to staff recruitment, staff development, staff performance, student admission, progression and examination.
• To participate in academic planning for the School and the University.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree – MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Clinical Postgraduate qualification – M. Med in a clinical field,
• Fellowship of the Royal colleges of the United Kingdom (FRCS, FRCP etc.) or equivalent
• Registration as a Specialistwith the Health Professionals Council
• 10 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualifications are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application

• Additional postgraduate degree in medical science or research such as MSc, MPH, PHD etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER

Description

This is a senior academic position requiring experience in administration of academic programs, an international track record in training, research and teaching.

Responsibilities:

• To conduct high quality research in the field of clinical sciences
• To teach undergraduate and postgraduates students in the field of clinical sciences.
• To manage both undergraduate and postgraduate students results both continuous and final assessment
• To supervise and mentor junior staff in the field of clinical sciences
• To provide academic oversight relating to staff recruitment, staff development, staff performance, student admission, progression and examination.
• To participate in academic planning for the School and the University.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical degree – MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Clinical Postgraduate qualification – M. Med in a clinical field,
• Fellowship of the Royal colleges of the United Kingdom (FRCS, FRCP etc.) or equivalent
• Registration as a Specialist with the Health Professionals Council
• 10 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

• Additional postgraduate public health or science degree such as MSc, MPH, PHD etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions

3. LECTURER

Description

This is an academic position at three levels of potential appointment, Lecturer 1, 2 and 3. The applicant is required to have some experience or interest in administration of academic programs, training, research and teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve course outlines and teaching materials for the assigned courses.
• Supervise students’ research work and should be able to teach the assigned courses
• Prepare lesson plans at the start of each semester for the assigned courses
• To conduct or participate in basic research

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree – MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Clinical Postgraduate qualification – M. Med in a clinical field, Fellowship of the Royal colleges of the United Kingdom (FRCS, FRCP etc.) orequivalent
• Registration as a Specialist with the Health Professionals Council
• 5 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualification are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application

• Additional postgraduate public health or science degree such as MSc, MPH, PHD etc
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions.

BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. PROFESSOR

Description

This is a senior academic position requiring extensive experience in administration of academic programs, an international track record in training, research and teaching.

Responsibilities;

• To conduct high quality research in the field of Basic Medical sciences
• To teach undergraduate and postgraduates students in the field of Basic Medical sciences.
• To manage both undergraduate and postgraduate students results both continuous and final assessment
• To supervise and mentor junior staff in the field of clinical sciences
• To provide academic oversight relating to staff recruitment, staff development, staff performance, student admission, progression and examination.
• To participate in academic planning for the School and the University

Basic Requirements

• Basic Medical/Science Degree – BSc, MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Basic Science Postgraduate qualification – MSc, PHD, MRCPath or equivalent in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Parasitology, Pathology, Microbiology etc.
• Registration as a Science Specialist with the Health Professionals Council
• 10 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualifications are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application

• Additional postgraduate degree in clinical science or research such as M. Med. MRCPath, MPH etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions.

2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Description

This is a senior academic position requiring extensive experience in administration of academic programs, an international track record in raining, research and teaching.

Responsibilities;

• To conduct high quality research in the field of Basic Medical sciences
• To teach undergraduate and postgraduates students in the field of Basic Medical sciences.
• To manage both undergraduate and postgraduate students results both continuous and final assessment
• To supervise and mentor junior staff in the field of clinical sciences
• To provide academic oversight relating to staff recruitment, staff development, staff performance, student admission, progression and examination.
• To participate in academic planning for the School and the University.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical/Science Degree – BSc, MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Basic Science Postgraduate qualification – MSc, PHD, MRC Path or equivalent in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Parasitology, Pathology, Microbiology etc.
• Registration as a Science Specialist with the Health Professionals Council
• 10 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualifications are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application:

• Additional postgraduate degree in clinical science or research such as M. Med, FRCP, MPH etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions.

3. LECTURER

Description

This is an academic position at three levels of potential appointment. Lecturer 1, 2 and 3. The applicant is required to have some experience or interest in administration of academic programs, training, research and teaching

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve course outlines and teaching materials for the assigned courses.
• Supervise students’ research work and should be able to teach the assigned courses
• Prepare lesson plans at the start of each semester for the assigned courses
• To conduct or participated in basic research

Qualifications

• Basic Medical/Science Degree – MB ChB, MBChB, BDS or equivalent
• Basic Science Postgraduate qualification – MSc, PHD, MRCPath or equivalent in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Parasitology, Pathology, Microbiology etc.
• Registration as a Science Specialist with the Health Professionals Council
• 10 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualification are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application

• Additional postgraduate degree public health or Clinical science such as M. Med, FRCP, MPH etc.
• Previous appointment at this rank in other training institutions.

SOCIAL SCIENCES IN MEDICINE

1. LECTURER

Description

This is an academic position at three levels of potential appointment. Lecturer 1, 2 and 3. The applicant is required to have some experience or  interest in administration of academic programs, training, research and teaching.

Responsibilities;

• Develop and improve course outlines and teaching materials for the assigned courses.
• Supervise students’ research work and should be able to teach the assigned courses
• Prepare lesson plans at the start of each semester for the assigned courses
• To conduct or participated in basic research

Basic Requirements

• Basic Social Science Degree – BA or equivalent
• Social Science Postgraduate qualification – MA, PHD in a social science field such as Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy Ethics etc.
• 5 years teaching/research experience

Additional Requirements

These qualification are not essential but will be looked upon as enhancing the application

• A degree in Medicine or Dentistry MBChB, BDS
• Previous experience at a Medical School.

Salary Package:

An attractive and competitive package will be offered commensurate with one’s qualification and experience.

The University will only consider candidates that will show that they have a strong industrial background, which will help them impart theoretical and practical skills to their students.

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