Associate Professor
Medical Education And Information System
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College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Opening Date
20-08-2023
Closing Date
30-11-2023
Job Category
Academic
Employment Type
Full Time
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Specialization
Medical Education/Medical Informatics
Minimum Experience
Not Applicable
Minimum Qualification
Phd
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Duties
Applicant should demonstrate excellence and leadership in teaching, research and services.
Successful candidates are expected to:
- Teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
- Engage in scholarly research activities leading to publication in international refereed journals.
- Engage in College and University committees.
- Develop, lead and chair various academic activities.
- Candidates whose prime (PhD) area is medical education will be expected to develop and teach electives in medical education, conduct research into areas of medical education, develop and conduct staff workshops and seminars in medical education, and advise teaching staff on aspects of medical education. In addition, these candidates would be expected to teach introductory courses in medical informatics to medical students, support research into aspects of medical informatics, and support workshops and seminars on aspects of medical informatics and technologyenhanced education.
- Candidates whose prime (PhD) area is medical informatics will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses and electives in medical informatics to medical students, conduct research into aspects of medical informatics, and develop and conduct workshops and seminars on aspects of medical informatics and technologyenhanced education. In addition, these candidates would be expected to assist in teaching medical education electives, support research into aspects of medical education, support medical education workshops and seminars in medical education, and advise teaching staff on aspects of medical education.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Medical Education or Medical Informatics with a basic medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) is preferred.
- Hold a similar academic rank in a recognized university or academic institution.
- A minimum of 7 years teaching experience in a recognized university or academic institutions.
- Experience of not less than 3 years in the current academic post.
- Evidence of leadership in teaching and supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students (courses and curriculum development).
- Evidence in leadership in scholarly activities (research publication in peer reviewed journals, conferences, symposia).
- Evidence of participation and involvement in academic committees.
Benefits
- Tax-free base salary
- Free furnished accommodation
- Free medical care, including a hospital and family clinic on campus
- End of service gratuity
- Subsidized schooling for up to two children
- 60 days annual leave with return air tickets
- Rolling two and three-year contracts