Associate Faculty
The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) collaborates with a diverse group of Associate Faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. These esteemed individuals contribute their specialized knowledge and skills to advance the institute's mission of tackling major global health and development challenges in Asia and Africa.
Purpose
The Aga Khan University has established the Institute for Global Health and Development to drive collaboration across the University's multi-country campuses, connect academic entities, compete for large-scale grants, and undertake interdisciplinary research and related programming. Establishing an appointment process and associated terms of reference for Associate Faculty members is a priority for the action. The Institute for Global Health and Development seeks the appointment of Associate Faculty members as a component of its strategy to deploy academic talent.
Current Associate Faculty Members
The following distinguished individuals are part of the Institute's Associate Faculty:
Dr. Zohra Lassi
Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leader-2 Fellow
Adelaide University
Dr. Rehana A. Salam
Research Fellow
Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney
Dr. Ana Bonell
Researcher
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Ms. Lala Rukh Matties
Development Expert and Architect
Dr. Aamer Imdad
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Physician Scientist
Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
Dr. Kashif Ijaz
VP for Health Programs
The Carter Center, Atlanta, United States
How to Apply
For more information on cross-appointment opportunities, interested candidates are invited to apply
here.
Process
Associate Faculty members retain their primary academic appointment. The appointment as an Associate Faculty in the Institute for Global Health and Development is dependent upon an agreement between the relevant Dean/Director of the entity to which the faculty member is primarily appointed and the Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and must be approved by the Provost and Vice President (Academic).
Benefits and Responsibilities
The benefits of Associate Faculty appointments are shared by the individuals involved, the Institute for Global Health and Development, as well as the University as a whole. Specific benefits include:
- Added research excellence
- Expanded collaborations
- New opportunities for professional growth
- Incentive grants
All Associate Faculty members shall:
- Bring needed expertise to the Institute for Global Health and Development and/or seek to expand their professional growth through the Institute's activities.
- Participate in education programs, research work, implementation science activities, and partnership engagement that are directly relevant to the mission statement of the Institute for Global Health and Development.
