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Senior Instructor, Department of Community Health Sciences

Entity

Medical College

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University's (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence-based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasizing empowerment - building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.

CHS has five major sections – Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational and Climate Change (EOHCC), and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to: 
  • assist in developing and conducting educational and training programs for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at AKU 
  • as part of the continuing education program, develop and offer customized short courses 
  • support ongoing research, and assist in acquiring new grants and proposals 
  • assist as a resource for senior faculty within and outside the section, students, and trainees 
  • explore and mobilize national and international funding resources for research under the guidance of senior faculty members.

Requirements

You should have:
  • a minimum of MBBS with FCPS (Community Medicine) or Master’s degree in Epidimiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy Management, Public Health (or equivalent) 
  • a minimum of two years experience of teaching in a reputable institution with demonstrated scholarship through research and publication
  • ability to provide conceptual and technical input to a diverse range of research studies in the department and the institution 
  • track record of publications
  • track record of writing grants and obtaining them will be preferred
  • strong interpersonal communication with students and colleagues.

To Apply

​​Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position number "10000342" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by April 3, 2024