Faculty - Public Health and Epidemiology (Assistant Professor) at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Purpose:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to train Ready-To-Go 4-In-1 healthcare professionals in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analysis for Face to Face and Online Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver teaching materials for public health and epidemiology courses.
• Design and implement a curriculum with up-to-date instructional technology for online, and face to face delivery
• Assess student performance and provide mentorship.
• Supervise internships, practicums, and research projects.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable journals.
• Leverage industry experience to enhance teaching and research.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Ph.D. in an area relevant to the appointment.
• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public health, , Medicine or Nursing, Pharmacy or related courses
• Registered by the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
• Demonstrable experience in teaching and mentorship in the discipline at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrable ability to engage in independent research, with an established record of scholarly publication.
• Demonstrable success in the supervision of research students.
• Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent computer background;
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
• Managing ambiguity and emotions;
• Managing technological change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent listening and mediation skills;
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent research writing skills.