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Part time Faculty/Lecturer, Physiology. Biomedical Sciences Department

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Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. The Department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in Biomedical Science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.

AKU- Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a part time Lecturer in Physiology who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Medical Physiology for the MBChB and BSc. Nursing undergraduate programmes.

Responsibilities

  • To teach Physiology through lectures, laboratory sessions, small group work and online materials.
  • To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Medical Physiology teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
  • To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments
  • To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
  • To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
  • To provide academic support to the Medical College, SONAM students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
  • Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

  • A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Medical Physiology, postgraduate degree in Medical Physiology or other relevant subject
  • Accomplished teaching of Medical Physiology in an undergraduate medical programme  (or similar) using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
  • Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
  • Track record of publications in international journals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
  • Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

To Apply

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu 

Please quote the position title that you have applied for.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023