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Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

Department

Office of the Provost

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University, East Africa is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to fill the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education. 

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education will be responsible for supporting the Dean in the development, ongoing operation, and quality assurance of all undergraduate educational programs within the College of Medicine. He/ she will act as a liaison to other entities within the Faculty of Health Sciences and particularly to the other educational programmes of the Aga Khan University (AKU) in East Africa and AKU in general. As a member of the senior team of the College, the Associate Dean will provide input and support for the overall operation of the Medical College within East Africa. The incumbent will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the operational and strategic planning of the Medical College’s Undergraduate Educational Programmes within the Faculty of Health Sciences through the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education, including curriculum leadership, academic governance, academic calendar development, and programme delivery;
  • Participate in the strategic planning activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Aga Khan University (AKU) more broadly;
  • Provide oversight of the Undergraduate Medical Education programme and overall responsibility for student welfare;
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to faculty who have taken on specific educational leadership roles within the Medical College;
  • Support the Office of the Dean in recruitment of all educational leadership roles within the College and specific responsibility for recruitment and performance review of Directors within the Undergraduate Medical Education portfolio;
  • Lead the development, implementation and quality review of all undergraduate programs of the College, including curriculum design and review, teaching and learning quality, programme evaluation, and continuous quality improvement;
  • Establish strong working relationships with the leadership of other entities within AKU to ensure coordinated planning, implementation and quality control of common programmes;
  • Establish liaison with the Registrar’s Office, Examination Board and other AKU and AKDN entities to coordinate student intake, teaching and learning quality, examinations, assessment and progression, academic calendar and delivery and overall student academic experience;
  • Develop the budget for Undergraduate programmes and have overall responsibility for the financial resources dedicated to undergraduate medical programmes;
  • Contribute to and provide leadership in educational scholarship;
  • Lead and participate in relevant academic and educational committees;
  • Ensure compliance with the national regulators and the licensing bodies, including accreditation and quality assurance requirements;
  • Provide liaison to the AKUHN and other AKHS facilities in relation to educational goals and activities, including clinical education and the quality of students’ clinical learning experiences;
  • Provide liaison to local, regional and international governments, universities and professional bodies related to education;
  • Provide academic liaison to AKU-wide activities and to AKDN.

Requirements

  • Master of Medicine or an Equivalent;
  • A Diploma in Medical Education or equivalent would be an added advantage;
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Medical Education at senior academic level;
  • Appointable in the academic rank of Associate Professor or higher;
  • Registered or eligible to be registered  with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
  • Competent practitioner recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board;
  • A record of scholarships in education and substantial achievements in educational programme development and implementation;
  • Experience in writing, designing and implementation of curriculum and an innovative thinker;
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications addressed to The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition via email hr.recruitment@aku.edu  with the position title Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education. Applications should include:

  • A cover letter outlining suitability for the role and vision for the Undergraduate Medical Education;
  • An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
  • A statement of research interests;
  • Names and contact details of three referees (referees will only be contacted at the final stage of the recruitment process and with the candidate’s express permission).

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to safeguarding and promoting respectful relationships with and between its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries and wider communities. AKU expects all employees, trainees, and partners to share this commitment.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 13, 2026