Senior Instructor – Department of Community Health Sciences – Aga Khan University – Karachi – Pakistan
Aga Khan University invites applications for Senior Instructor – Department of Community Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction:
Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence-based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasizing empowerment – building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.
CHS has five major sections – Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational and Climate Change (EOHCC), and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.
Faculty Title:
Senior Instructor, Department of Community Health Sciences
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
- assist in developing and conducting educational and training programs for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at AKU
- as part of the continuing education program, develop and offer customized short courses
- support ongoing research, and assist in acquiring new grants and proposals
- assist as a resource for senior faculty within and outside the section, students, and trainees
- explore and mobilize national and international funding resources for research under the guidance of senior faculty members.
Requirements:
You should have:
- a minimum of MBBS with FCPS (Community Medicine) or Master’s degree in Epidimiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy Management, Public Health (or equivalent)
- a minimum of two years experience of teaching in a reputable institution with demonstrated scholarship through research and publication
- ability to provide conceptual and technical input to a diverse range of research studies in the department and the institution
- track record of publications
- track record of writing grants and obtaining them will be preferred
- strong interpersonal communication with students and colleagues.
Last Date:
June 12, 2024
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs to:
human.resources@aku.edu
and mention the position number “10000342” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
