Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
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’.
Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions existing in the Pharmacy Department under the School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
These positions fall under the academic function. The academic function represents the core business of the University and its activities include teaching and learning, research, consultancy and community outreach.
With the exception of Assistant Lecturers, who are engaged on training positions, academic staff are generally expected to undertake, among others, the following key duties and responsibilities:
- To give lectures, tutorials, clinical/practical teaching and supervision to undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees;
- To conduct research within a chosen field and in keeping with the aims and objectives of the University;
- To facilitate teaching, learning and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- To carry out consultancy and outreach activities;
- To attract funding and publish research outputs in peer reviewed journals; ∙ To participate in curriculum development and/or curriculum reviews;
- To provide academic guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- To develop and participate in mentorship programs for the junior academics and upcoming researchers.
The Assistant Lecturer position is a training position within the academic staff category, and the post holder is expected to attain the relevant Master’s degree or professional qualification in order to be appointed on the established position of a Lecturer.
Below are the vacant academic positions and the minimum requirements expected to be met by applicants:
- Assistant lecturer/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Medicines and Medical Supplies Management (1 position)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Health Economics or related area plus relevant Bachelors’ Degree (in Pharmacy, Supply chain or similar field) with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or Health Economics plus relevant Bachelors’ Degree (in Pharmacy, Supply chain or similar field) with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- For Assistant Lecturer position, a Bachelor in Pharmacy degree with at least a credit pass plus work experience in public hospitals or pharmaceutical supply chain.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
- Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Toxicology (1 position)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Toxicology or related field plus Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Science in Toxicology or related field plus Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
- Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacology (1 position)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Associate Professor position, a minimum of PhD in Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology plus Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least five articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 2 years at Senior Lecturer level.
- For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology plus Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology plus Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- For Assistant Lecturer position, a minimum of an Honour’s Degree in Pharmacy or relevant field with at least a credit pass.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy (1 position)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Associate Professor position, a minimum of PhD in Clinical Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacology plus Bachelors’ Degree in pharmacy with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least five articles in peer reviewed journals and served at least 2 years at Senior Lecturer level.
- For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacology plus a Bachelors’ Degree in pharmacy with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or Clinical Pharmacology plus a Bachelors’ Degree in pharmacy with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
- Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Chemistry (1 post)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Senior lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s Degree in Pharmacognosy/Medicinal Chemistry (or related field) plus Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Pharmacognosy/Medicinal Chemistry (or related field) plus Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
- Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacovigilance (1 position)
Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing
- For Senior lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (specializing in Pharmacovigilance/Pharmaco-epidemiology/Pharmacy practice/ Drug Development plus Bachelors’ Degree in pharmacy with at least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.
- For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacovigilance/pharmaco-epidemiology/Pharmacy practice/ Drug Development plus Bachelors’ Degree in Pharmacy with At least a credit pass. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.
- Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional body.
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: 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 close of business on 21st April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Download the advert from the link below: https://www.kuhes.ac.mw/job/academic-positions-readvertised