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 QualificationsMust have Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a Masters in Medicine in a surgical discipline (General Surgery or Plastic surgery or Pediatric Surgery) Or Member College of Surgeons (MCS) and Fellow college of Surgeons (General Surgery or Plastic surgery or Paediatric Surgery) Fellowship or PhD will be an added advantage ExperienceThe Candidate should · Be a member of relevant professional bodies · 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) SkillsApplicants should demonstrate · Teach/conduct research and supervise students and /or staffPublicationsMinimum of one publication will be an added advantage · Design and develop academic programs and curricula Publications** **Minimum of one publication will be an added advantage

· 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