Lecturer- Health Systems Management and Development at Amref International University (AMIU)

Main Purpose of Job:

To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Health Systems management programmes and related activities in the university. To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures. To contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and undertake research activity. The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of his/her duties, and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the overall mission and vision of the university

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and training in the area of Health Systems Development.
• Curricula development and Review
• Conduct Research and Innovation activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
• Student supervision and mentoring
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
• Engage in professional development activities
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
• Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.
• To support the department in managing the ongoing strategic development of programmes in the department.
• To support student assessment through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.

Required Qualifications and experience

Education

• PhD in Health Systems Management or related field.
• Holding a first degree in Health System Management or in related field, will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of peer review publications
• Registration with relevant professional bodies

Experience

• At least three years teaching at University level
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations.
• Registration with a relevant professional organization will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of supervision of students at masters level.
• Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of participation in research activities.
• Evidence of fund-raising capability
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate high level of integrity
• Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.