Academic Vacancies

VACANCY ACCOUNCEMENT

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-centered 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 vacant positions existing in the various functional areas of the University, as follows.

MANAGEMENT POSITION

1. Director of Postgraduate Studies and Research

 The position falls under the highest level of management in the University. The post holder will be expected to coordinate research, postgraduate programmes and other academic/scholarly activities in a manner that ensures quality control regulations and procedures are strictly adhered to and high academic standards are maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Postgraduate Studies and Research will be expected to undertake, among others, the following key duties and responsibilities:

General Administration

• Supervising and providing strategic direction and guidance to the Centre (Institute) of Postgraduate Studies and Research;
• Serving as a liaison with University leadership to ensure a coordinated approach to research, and scholarly activities for faculty and students;
• Leading strategic planning efforts with regards to research, scholarships and student research assistantships;
• Providing leadership in developing best practices and policies in all areas falling under the Centre (Institute);
• Leading resource mobilization initiatives to support activities of the Centre (Institute);
• Serving in the relevant University committees, including the research and postgraduate committees;
• Mentoring and appraising the performance of staff reporting to the office;
• Planning and budgeting for activities that fall under the Centre (Institute);
• Preparing reports as required

Research and Innovation

• Serving as the Chief Research Officer for the University;
• Leading initiatives to significantly expand the University’s scholarly productivity and increase research funding;
• Ensuring compliance with national and university policies governing university-sponsored research;
• Providing support for faculty and students to engage in research, scholarly investigations, and creative activities as well as recognition of outstanding student and faculty scholarship and creativity through awards programs, research forums and conferences, and publications;
• Overseeing the planning and implementation of campus-wide faculty and student research and scholarly activity events;
• Overseeing the management of research/funding opportunities for graduate students;
• Providing support to students, faculty, and professional staff working on innovative projects and activities;
• Providing leadership in sponsoring and hosting events that showcase student work in innovation;
• Developing strategies to encourage creativity and managing the processes that turn ideas into viable products or services;
• Establishing clear processes for generating ideas, creating prototypes and producing them.

Postgraduate Studies and Scholarship

• Developing and reviewing policies, strategies, procedures, and rules for promoting academic standards in postgraduate studies;
• Collaborating with the Schools, Academic Departments and other stakeholders in the University to maintain and increase graduate student persistence;
• Working with the Marketing Division and others to support postgraduate students’ recruitment and marketing strategy;
• Providing guidance and support regarding dissertation and scholarly activity archives;
• Coordinating selection, admission, and assessment of postgraduate students;
• Coordinating the identification and selection of external examiners for postgraduate programmes;
• Ensuring that postgraduate students are receiving adequate supervision, orientation, mentoring, assessment and research related communication;
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance Office on all matters affecting quality of postgraduate studies;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of postgraduate academic programmes in liaison with Executive Deans of Schools and the Academic Standards Compliance Committee;
• Promoting adherence to quality improvement standards for the development and implementation of academic postgraduate programmes;
• Market and mobilize resources for postgraduate programmes and students’ scholarships;
• Facilitate internal and external linkages for student placement and general partnership;
• Investigating concerns and complaints regarding postgraduate studies promptly as they arise, and liaise with relevant offices across the University to resolve these issues.

Consultancy and Community Engagement/Outreach

• Cultivating a network of strategic partnerships and expand relationships with policy makers, community members, non-government organizations, influencers and stakeholders;
• Developing and maintaining a framework for carrying out and monitoring Community Engagement activities;
• Driving progress on key engagement priorities that require cooperation and collaboration of multiple internal and external partners;
• Acting as an interface between the University and external organisations in efforts aimed at increasing the engagement of academics and other staff as consultants to external organisations;
• Supporting with sourcing and provision of necessary expertise on development, scoping and pricing of consultancy opportunities;
• Supporting the identification and scouting for consultancy opportunities;
• Conducting workshops on outreach, consultancies, and professional development as needed;
• Assisting with the preparation of commercial proposals and

Research Ethics and Governance

• Overseeing the development and implementation of strategic and institutional policies and procedures related to research ethics and compliance issues;
• Providing oversight on the operations and decisions of the Research Ethics Committee;
• Monitoring issues and challenges related to the conduct of research as posed by Government, the general public or other stakeholders;
• Representing the University in meetings and other research ethics

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in Research Management, Health Sciences, Research Ethics or any relevant field;
• 5 years’ experience in a position of academic/research

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:

1. Assistant lecturer/ Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3 positions)

Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing

• For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer
• For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work
• For Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship 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

2. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine (2 positions) Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing

• For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Internal Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. 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 Medicine (MMed.) in Internal Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work
• For Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship 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

3. Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Emergency Medicine (1 position) Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing

• For Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Emergency Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification, plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. 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 Medicine (MMed.) in Emergency Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work
• For Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship 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

4. Lecturer in Nursing Education (1 position)

 Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing

• Applicants must have a minimum of Master’s degree in Education (Testing and Measurement) or Nursing Education or related fields. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Those with Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least a credit pass will have an added advantage
• 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

5. Lecturer in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing (1 position) Required Education, Experience and Professional Standing

• Applicants must have a minimum of Master’s degree in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or Master of Child Health Nursing, plus Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or related fields. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Those with Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least a credit pass will have an added advantage.
• 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

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 1^st August, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.