Job Vacancies at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary

The Department Chair is primarily a faculty member in the department and is also the department’s chief academic and administrative officer responsible to both the faculty of the department and to the Aga Khan University. These dual roles require that the chair interpret University policies to the members of the department and ensure their effective execution and at the same time represent individual and group concerns of department members to the Medical College administration and to the University. The chair is expected to provide visionary leadership of the department and to oversee the departmental strategic planning to improve the quality of the educational and research programs. Such planning should be considered within the overall vision of the University and the Medical College.

Responsibilities

Administration

• Lead the development and enhancement of departmental educational, and research activities, in accordance with the visions and plans of the University and the Medical College; 
• Responsible for all aspects of departmental administration, including space, finances, support and mentoring of faculty and students and other activities; 
• Serve as a role model for the department by demonstrating institutional citizenship through participation in governance and in committee activities of the department, the medical college, the University, and the profession at large;
• Convene meetings of the department faculty, make committee assignments within the department and recommend faculty for committee assignments outside the department;
• Administratively responsible for both faculty and non-faculty staff in the department; 
• Develop long range strategic plans and directions which support the mission of the faculty and the University; 
• Ensure all University and Faculty policies are followed within the department and that all the members of the department are familiar with those policies; 
• Represent departmental interests and build strong partnerships and collaborations at all levels, including government, research institutes and centres, granting agencies, regulatory colleges, professional associations; 
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports including annual report to the Dean concerning the achievements and challenges of the department;
• Responsible for annual departmental budget proposal for consideration by the University; shall ascertain the financial needs of the department, seek fiscal support and be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget. Be responsible for the expenditure of funds made available to the department.

Education

• Development of academic plans for the faculty and present the plans to the Dean and ensure delivery of the same;
• Responsible for the educational quality of the University affiliated students for which the department is home;
• Provide leadership in relation to curriculum planning, development, and innovation at the undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education levels; 
• In conjunction with the relevant Associate Deans, establish, maintain and set standards for the training of residents, interns, fellows and other learners.

Human Resource 

• Responsible for the performance of faculty in the principal areas of academic endeavours; 
• Responsible for annual performance evaluation of all faculty and responsible for managing all faculty appointments, re-appointments, promotions and exits according to Aga Khan University’s Policies and Procedures;
• Supervise procedures for recruiting, interviewing and appointing new faculty members and for the department’s adherence to the principles and process of Aga Khan University;
• Supervise the non-academic staff, ensuring that career development guidance is available to them and maintaining overall departmental responsibility for Human Resources management.  

Research

• Encourage a curiosity-driven research environment with the goals of knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, capacity building and the training, mentorship and career progression of graduate students, postgraduate students, postgraduate fellows and young investigators; 
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean Research, support the application for and administration of peer reviewed research grants and industry sponsored research contracts; 
• Oversee the safe and efficient conduct of research by faculty members within the department;
• Ensure research undertaken by faculty members meet the ethical and professional standards set by the department and the University.

Requirements

• Appointable as Assistant Professor or higher;
• Shall be a recognized specialist in the population health area of training or possess a PhD over and above a master’s degree;
• Experience as a successful administrative leader at an academic institution and should have served as a division chief, vice chair, or chair who has developed academic leaders, mentored and developed junior faculty, and identified and recruited diverse students, trainees, staff and faculty;
• Understanding of the budgeting and budget implementation processes; 
• Capable of defining the research vision for the entire Department, providing basic research and grant mentorship and experience leading a successful research program, either population-based basic science or data science with proven record of significant growth in funding, publications and national or international reputation. Maintain an understanding and be prepared to take advantage of research funding and development trends as they evolve;
• Having a vision to recognize areas for growth and ability to lead and support faculty as they develop new opportunities a create a strong and impassioned vision for building excellence in all aspects of the academic mission; and
• National reputation for personal academic accomplishments with a record of scholarly academic accomplishments as reflected in number and impact of publications, history of successful research funding, and service in national and international societies.

Applications should be submitted latest by April 23, 2023

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The Aga Khan University Department of Surgery invites applications for the position of Full Time Faculty & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Specialist.

Responsibilities

Successful applicants will join a growing and dynamic department committed to advancing best practice in their discipline, expanding services that meet quality and patient service needs within an internationally accredited university hospital with outstanding diagnostic services. Successful applicants will develop their academic career in teaching and research. In education, there is a focus on resident training and fellowship programmes training and introduction of undergraduate training.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a completion certificate of specialty training in Surgery with a qualification of Master of Medicine or Equivalent specialty qualification. Applicant should also have done subspecialty training/fellowship
• S/he must have a minimum academic position of Senior Instructor
• Should have held leadership roles in medical education and clinical fields
• Should be registered or be eligible for registration with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Council as a specialist
• Must have excellent managerial skills, be mature and command respect among professional colleagues and residents

Applications should be submitted latest by April 13, 2023

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This position, based in the Network of Quality, Teaching & Learning Department, will work closely with the Vice Provost and Director, Blended and Digital Learning to plan, implement and evaluate professional development activities for faculty in teaching that is evidence based and effective in changing practice, enhancing the student experience and leading to a quality teaching culture at AKU that rewards and recognises teaching excellence. The position holder will also support academic entities to promote outcome and competency-based curricula across the University’s academic programmes. Frequent travel to AKU campuses across the globe is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the teaching and learning team of QTL_net;
• Developing new professional educational development programmes and implementing existing flagship programmes aligned to the 2020-2025 QTL-net Strategic Plan;
• Evaluation of the above, including conducting Needs Assessments and mid and end of term reviews as per QTL_net’s 2020-2025 strategic plan;
• Overseeing Advance HE (UK) Accreditation of the TEACH Scheme;
• Promoting the Scholarship of teaching and learning including through SOTL grants, conference and publications;
• Leading the Provost efforts on an Outcome Based Education approach through curricula transformation across the Academy;
• Supporting the Digital Learning Strategy;
• Promoting the professionalisation of, and reward and recognition of teaching across AKU; 
• Overseeing the Haile T Debas Teachers Academy;
• Working closely with the Director of Blended and Digital learning on Learning Space Design and career laddering of  Third Space Individuals;
• Close collaboration with the Director/ Associate Directors of  blended and Digital Learning and Quality Assurance and Enhancement;
• Supporting the Vice Provost with outreach efforts to the AKDN and beyond;and
• Any other assignment requested for by the Vice Provost (QTL).

Requirements

• An applicable PhD in Education /Educational Development or Educational Technology/Instructional Design 
• SFHEA and PFHEA is a requirement
• 7-10 years of experience in educational development in a higher education environment or an appropriate combination of relevant professional and higher education experience
• Expert knowledge on curriculum and course design and high impact pedagogies 
• A strong background in Educational development and its evaluation
• Experience in leading and facilitating professional development 
• Research and Publications in the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) 
• Instructional Design and integration of technology in teaching, learning and assessment
• Senior or Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy 

Applications should be submitted latest by March 27, 2023