Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is a University and Centre of Excellence in health education, research, and innovation whose mission is ‘to advance knowledge, professional competencies, skills, and innovations in health sciences through high-quality student-centred and innovative education and research that responds to and influences the global/national policy, health, and development needs in an efficient, sustainable, and result oriented manner’.
KUHeS is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill vacant positions existing in various functional areas, as follows:
- LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
Grade : KU6
Department : School of Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
Responsible to : Head of Internal Medicine Department
Purpose of the Job
To deliver academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Participating in the development and review of curriculum;
- Developing and reviewing teaching and learning materials; ∙ Providing effective tuition, assessment and supervision to students at various levels;
- Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach activities;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Providing clinical service and supervision
- Participating in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies;
- Supporting in mentoring assistant lecturers;
- Representing the Department in various fora;
- Publishing and disseminating research results;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree or equivalent Professional qualification in Internal Medicine;
- 3 years’ relevant work experience;
- Registered with relevant professional body.
- LECTURER IN NEONATAL HEALTH (1 POSITION).
Grade : KU6
Department : School of Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health
Responsible to : Head of Neonatal Health Department
Purpose of the Job
To deliver academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Participating in the development and review of curriculum;
- Developing and reviewing teaching and learning materials; ∙
- Providing effective tuition, assessment and supervision to students at various levels;
- Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach activities;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Providing clinical service and supervision
- Participating in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies;
- Supporting in mentoring assistant lecturers;
- Representing the Department in various fora;
- Publishing and disseminating research results;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery, plus a Master’s Degree in Neonatal Health or in any relevant field;
- 3 years’ relevant work experience;
- Registered with Nurses and Midwives Council or other relevant professional body.
- ASSISTANT LECTURER IN NEONATAL HEALTH (2 POSITIONS) Grade : KU7
Department : School of Nursing
Responsible to : Head of Academic Department
Purpose of the Job
To support delivery of academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting teaching and learning;
- Supervising students;
- Conducting research;
- Providing clinical service and supervision;
- Providing effective tutorials to students;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with at least a credit in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
- Malawian citizenship or permanent residents in Malawi
- LECTURER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (2 POSITIONS).
Grade : KU6
Department : School of Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health
Responsible to : Head of Reproductive Health Department
Purpose of the Job
To deliver academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Participating in the development and review of curriculum;
- Developing and reviewing teaching and learning materials;
- Providing effective tuition, assessment and supervision to students at various levels;
- Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach activities;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Providing clinical service and supervision
- Participating in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies;
- Supporting in mentoring assistant lecturers;
- Representing the Department in various fora;
- Publishing and disseminating research results;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery, plus a Master’s Degree in Reproductive Health/Women’s Health or in any relevant field;
- 3 years’ relevant work experience;
- Registered with Nurses and Midwives Council or other relevant professional body.
- ASSISTANT LECTURER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (1 POSITION)
Grade : KU7
Department : School of Nursing
Responsible to : Head of Academic Department
Purpose of the Job
To support delivery of academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting teaching and learning;
- Supervising students;
- Conducting research;
- Providing clinical service and supervision;
- Providing effective tutorials to students;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with at least a credit in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
- Malawian citizenship or permanent residents in Malawi
- LECTURER IN MIDWIFERY (3 POSITIONS)
Grade : KU6
Department : School of Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive Health
Responsible to : Head of Neonatal Health Department
Purpose of the Job
To deliver academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Participating in the development and review of curriculum;
- Developing and reviewing teaching and learning materials;
- Providing effective tuition, assessment and supervision to students at various levels;
- Initiating and undertaking research projects, consultancies and outreach activities;
- Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- Providing clinical service and supervision
- Participating in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies;
- Supporting in mentoring assistant lecturers;
- Representing the Department in various fora;
- Publishing and disseminating research results;
- Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery, plus a Master’s Degree in Midwifery/Public Health with a focus in Maternal and Neonatal Health or in any relevant field;
- 3 years’ relevant work experience;
- Registered with Nurses and Midwives Council or other relevant • professional body.
- ASSISTANT LECTURER IN MIDWIFERY (2 POSITIONS)
Grade : KU7
Department : School of Nursing
Responsible to : Head of Academic Department
Purpose of the Job
To support delivery of academic programmes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- ∙ Supporting teaching and learning;
- ∙ Supervising students;
- ∙ Conducting research;
- ∙ Providing clinical service and supervision;
- ∙ Providing effective tutorials to students;
- ∙ Developing, adopting and adapting various new technologies and concepts in teaching and learning;
- ∙ Preparing and submitting reports.
Minimum Education, Qualifications and Experience
- ∙ Bachelor’s degree with at least a credit in Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery or Nursing with a Certificate in Midwifery.
- ∙ Registered with the relevant professional body.
- ∙ Malawian citizenship or permanent residents in Malawi
- CLINICAL SKILLS LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Job Title : Clinical Skills Laboratory Supervisor
Grade : KU9
Location : Teaching and Learning Development Centre
Responsible to : Head of Midwifery Department
Purpose of the Job
To facilitate clinical skills training using the resources available within the clinical skills laboratories
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Managing skills laboratory bookings and allocations including seeking approvals and documenting;
- Collaborating with Lecturers in Clinical Education and relevant departments in managing the clinical skills laboratory to ensure efficient usage and access for students; and adequate stock of equipment and supplies;
- Setting up skills laboratory for clinical skills practice classes as required;
- Distributing necessary learning materials to students;
- Maintaining safety and cleanliness in the clinical skills laboratories at all times;
- Providing technical support to staff and students in clinical skills as may be required;
- Preparing reports.
Minimum Education, Qualification and Experience
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine/Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent ∙ 2 years’ relevant professional experience gained through working in a clinical setting
- LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (1 POSITION)
Grade : KU8
Department : School of Medicine and Oral Health
Responsible to : Head of Pathology Department
Purpose of the Job
To conduct next generation sequencing and contribute to academic programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Execute and optimize next generation sequencing (NGS) protocols for DNA and RNA sequencing applications, including library preparation, target enrichment, and sequencing runs.
- Perform sample quality control assessments using various analytical methods and instruments.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure proper functioning of NGS platforms and associated instrumentation.
- Document experimental procedures, data analysis, and results in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments, interpret sequencing data, and contribute to research projects and clinical assays.
- Adhere to strict laboratory protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing training, continuing education, and skill development activities to stay abreast of emerging technologies and advancements in genomics and NGS methodologies.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new protocols, workflows, and automation strategies to enhance laboratory efficiency and productivity.
- Assist in the validation of new assays, reagents, and software tools, and participate in quality assurance and quality control activities. ∙ To liaise with academic staff on timetables, equipment requirements and work plans for students’ laboratory experiments
- To run pre-lab experiments before classes and then demonstrate techniques for experiments.
- To support the work of the lecturer in classes and laboratory sessions and give technical advice to staff and students.
- To work with individual students and support them on research projects ∙ Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies, and assist in procurement and management of resources as needed.
Minimum Education, Qualification and Experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology or a Science related degree with 3 years of working experience in a similar position.
Key skills and competencies
- ∙ Proficiency in NGS techniques and methodologies, including library preparation, library QC, and data analysis.
- ∙ Ability to perform common laboratory techniques such as PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and nucleic acid extraction.
- ∙ Familiarity with laboratory automation systems and liquid handling robots
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested individuals meeting the requirements above should submit applications including: certified copies of certificates; detailed CV including names, emails and phone contacts of three (3) traceable professional referees to:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Private Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw
Applicants submitting via email must indicate the title of the post in the subject line of the email. Applications should be submitted by 31st May, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
KUHeS is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages applications from qualified men and women.
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