Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 21 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc.CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc.EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NE), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

2.3. Department Of Community Medicine
2.3.1. Lecturer - 1 POST

i. Qualifications
• A holder of a PhD from a recognized Institution or MMed Community Medicine with a GPA of 4.0 and above or average grade of B+ performance, and a Bachelor Degree with a GPA of 3.5. Must be registered by respective Council/Board.
• Teaching experience of 2 years is an added advantage.

ii. General Attributes
• Adherence to professional ethic and conduct,
• Ability to design set, administer and supervise different assessment items,
• Ability to recognize students having difficulties, intervene and provide help and support,
• Ability to mark student scripts and course work assessment items and provide feedback,
• Computer skills and application,
• Ability to prepare and deliver own teaching materials,
• Potential to be a good role model and steer students towards dedication to learning, creativity and problem solving,
• Ability to carry out independent research and provide feedback,
• Ability to supervise research and other knowledge generating and development activities,
• Adaptability, Flexible and stress resistant,
• Personal organization and planning skills,
• The ability to work in a team and independently,
• The ability to work under minimum supervision.

iii. Duties and Responsibilities
a. Main purpose of the post
• Effective teaching,
• Knowledge advancement through research,
• Delivery of quality services, and
• Effective realization of the institution’s mission.

b. Key Functions
i. TEACHING
• Deliver face-to-face teaching including lectures, small group tutorials, seminars and bedside teaching (where appropriate) across a range of backgrounds of students including undergraduates, postgraduates and Interns.
• Participate in the preparation and organization of the undergraduate and postgraduate core teaching and assessment programme including organizing journal clubs.
• Develop online teaching material and other online resources.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching and innovative teaching methods that encourage student participation and problem solving and a content that reflects changes in research.
• Participate in curricula reform as necessary in the context of an expanding medical knowledge. taking an active part in developing new courses.
• Promote integrated teaching for medical and other students during lectures, tutorials and clinical teaching.
• Take part in the University examinations by preparing and administering exam questions, taking part in viva voce as well as marking exam papers and students' coursework.
• Strive for the holistic development of the student by providing sound knowledge, the highest analytical ability.
• Instilling in the student the concern for ethical and moral values.
• Undertake a pastoral role - acting as academic advisor to students.

ii. RESEARCH
• Conduct high quality research in area of specialization and interest and actively contribute to the institution's research profile.
• Take advantage of locally available research funds to conduct research of national priority.
• Pursue to the extent possible external funding.
• Publish at least one paper a year in high impact professional and scientific journals.
• Develop and maintain a competitive research group in a recognized area of research in health and allied sciences.
• Supervise and guide students as well as junior staff members of the Department in research projects involving health sciences.
• Develop an educational research portfolio in an area relating to local needs and study for a higher degree in medical education.
• Disseminate research findings both nationally and internationally.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other institutions of higher learning in research.

iii. STUDENT AND STAFF ADMINISTRATION
• Participate actively in departmental administrative tasks in areas like student admissions, induction courses, departmental committees and faculty board meetings when called upon to do so.
• Manage and supervise junior staff in the Department and be prepared to take up the role of head of Department when called upon to do so.
• Participate in departmental, professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Establish collaborative links outside the University with industrial, commercial and public organizations and institutions of higher learning.
• Make yourself accessible to students and make sure you are available during office hours; else your whereabouts should be known to peers/Head of Department.
• Make sure you observe University policies and procedures.
• Provide performance appraisal (or confidential) reports timely as may be requested by the department from time to time.
• Assist in identifying internal and external examiners for courses under your care.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.
• Applications must be typed in English.
• All application letters must be accompanied by detailed and current curriculum vitae, all relevant certificates and full transcripts. For applicants with foreign certificates, a recognition by TCU must be attached.
• Names and valid addresses (and phone numbers or emails) of 3 credible referees must be provided.
• For applicants sending their applications through email, all documents must be attached as one PDF document.
• The deadline is Friday 11th October, 2024 at 04:30 pm.
• Applications must be addressed and sent to:

VICE CHANCELLOR,
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CUHAS),
P.O. BOX 1464,
MWANZA, TANZANIA.

Or E-Mail to: recruitment@cuhas.ac.tz

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