**This is a senior position in the University teaching or research career. The appointee shall be expected to provide academic/research leadership to members in lower academic/research grades. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason. REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications Must have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a Masters in Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology Or Member College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (MRCOG) and Fellow college of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FRCOG) Fellowship or PhD added advantage ExperienceThe Candidate should

· Be a member of relevant professional bodiesSkills

· Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students' academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters · Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. member of BOG) Applicants should demonstrate · Teach/conduct research and supervise students and /or staff · Design and develop academic programs and curricula Publications**

Minimum of one publication will be an added advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Teaching and evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate students · Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations (here and elsewhere) · Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students . Articulating the Vision and Mission of the University and the Department and the Faculty. · Initiating, planning and conducting research · Development of teaching and learning materials · Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in research activities · Developing research proposals for funding · Participate in meetings and conferences related to research and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department · Participating in preparation of Department and Faculty strategic plans · Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students · Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc, in relevant fields · Participating in administrative, academic and consultancy activities in the department and other organizations. · Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in the department · Attending and participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty · Resource mobilization e.g. infrastructure grants, research grants, equipment grants,

scholarships for students

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Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education. Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The University encourages applications from qualified applicants of all genders, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized groups. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request. Applicants who wish to be considered under the category of persons with disabilities should attach a valid National Council for Persons with Disabilities

(NCPWD) registration certificate.