Faculty, Department of Community Health Sciences Medical College

Medical College

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 an 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.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for Faculty for the MSc in Healthcare Management Programme in the Department of Community Health Sciences.

You will be responsible to:

• Develop and conduct Healthcare Management academic programs/courses/sessions for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students at AKU.
• Develop and offer Healthcare Management tailored courses as part of the continuing education program.
• Implement research programs.
• Write new grants and proposals in healthcare delivery and health systems.
• Explore and mobilize national and international funding resources for the Healthcare Management projects.
• Work with faculty within and outside section/department and institution, students, and trainees in the fields of Healthcare Management.
• Develop linkages with academic and healthcare institutions for mutually beneficial collaboration.

The position requires a proven track record of academic abilities, including a deep knowledge of innovative teaching methodologies tailored to diverse student needs. Moreover, the applicant should have skills in planning and organizing curricula, with a strong grasp of academic administration. Preference will be given to those having experience in hybrid teaching and learning mode.

Additionally, exceptional research achievements, with publications, successful grant writing, and impactful research in the field are necessary. Leadership qualities with the ability to build and sustain effective teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, along with an excellent command of both verbal and written English and Urdu languages, with an additional proficiency in local/regional languages will be considered an asset for this role.

Applicants for:

Assistant Professor: should have completed Ph.D or equivalent preferably with an MBBS degree, with two years post-doctoral experience. Must have demonstrated high-quality teaching capacity preferably as Senior Instructor. Has defined an area of scholarly focus and has begun to build a body of work as demonstrated through publication, presentation, change to practice or policy and/or other forms of dissemination.

Senior Instructor: should have MBBS with MSc./MPhil/PhD or equivalent with no experience required; OR MPhil, MSc with 2 years related experience. Demonstrated capacity as a teacher and evidence of scholarship in practice, education, or research. Preference will be given to MSc in Healthcare or Hospital Management.

Interested candidates should send by email their detailed CVs along with a covering letter to human.resources@aku.edu and mark the subject with "10052174".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 18, 2024.