Academic QualificationsApplicants must have:**. A Masters Degree in Public Health/International Health or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University. In addition, a Bachelors degree in Public Health/Environmental Health. Experience****The candidate should: . Be registered with the relevant professional body · 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 (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).Skills****Applicants should demonstrate . Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff · Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum Publications** Applicants with relevant publications and have made progress in their PhD will have an added advantage.
. Carry out needs assessments and establish collaborative networks by working withstakeholders to identify research areas of interest**. Dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, exhibitions, extension services, seminars and workshops to share knowledge and invite critique . Build research capacities among graduates and undergraduate students by incorporating training components in projects in order to build research skills . Participate in curriculum development and review through involvement of key stakeholders to align students' studies to the job market . Develop course outlines for assigned courses as per the curriculum objectives to ensure they achieve the threshold for delivery to students. · Use various delivery models to plan, implement and evaluate students in order to ensure that students gain maximum skills out of all the trainings they receive on a day-to-day basis. . Conduct periodical theoretical examination and practical assessment to evaluate the understanding and academic progress of students. . Monitor the progress of students and give remedial when and where necessary to improve the performance of the students. . Supervise data collection and analysis, and use the report to identify the common problems affecting the respective communities and advice the relevant authority. · Participate in weekly departmental meetings and give suggestions on how to improve teaching and other academic practices. . Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes. Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities**. Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding. · Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building . Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge. · Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities. . Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.