Job Purpose:
The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to train Ready-To-Go 4-In-1 healthcare professionals in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analysis for Face to Face and Online Programs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver teaching materials for public health and epidemiology courses.
Design and implement a curriculum with up-to-date instructional technology for online, and face to face delivery
Assess student performance and provide mentorship.
Supervise internships, practicums, and research projects.
Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable journals.
Leverage industry experience to enhance teaching and research.
Demonstrate leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
Participate in program assessment and reviews.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
A Ph.D. in an area relevant to the appointment.
Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public health, , Medicine or Nursing, Pharmacy or related courses
Registered by the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
Demonstrable experience in teaching and mentorship in the discipline at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Demonstrable ability to engage in independent research, with an established record of scholarly publication.
Demonstrable success in the supervision of research students.
Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
Excellent computer background;
Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
Managing ambiguity and emotions;
Managing technological change;
Excellent communication skills;
Excellent listening and mediation skills;
Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
Excellent presentation skills;
Excellent research writing skills.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Public Health and Epidemiology (Assistant Professor)’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Monday, February 25, 2025 to:Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Apply via :
jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke