Overview

Located in the Republic of Rwanda, Kagarama Kicukiro district, Mount Kigali University offers a wide range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes that include online, face to face, day, weekend and Institutional based learning (School based). Committed to academic excellence, holistic growth, and cutting-edge research, the university is focused on fostering innovation and discovery in teaching and learning.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. Mount Kigali University invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the  position of SENIOR LECTURERS, PUBLIC HEALTH (TWO POSITIONS)

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD in Public Health, Environmental Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field from a recognized/accredited university;
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field from a recognized/accredited university.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field from a recognized/accredited university.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;

Key responsibilities also include

Key responsibilities

Reporting to: Dean, School of Health Sciences (Mount Kigali University)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
• Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

Requirements

 

• Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package under an open contract..
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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