Responsibilities
This Project Manager will report to the Associate Dean – Medical Education. The overall responsibility of the incumbent will be to coordinate and manage activities related to faculty and staff recruitment and development; procurement of resources including equipment, space, clinical sites and finances; development of the curriculum; and obtaining political support for the programme.
- Liaise with Human Resources for recruitment of faculty in clinical specialties/ subspecialties, biological and community health sciences according to agreed academic plan;
- Serve as AKU East Africa point person to coordinate and manage with partner institutions activities related to faculty recruitment , appointment of visiting faculty, procurement of fellowship training positions; resident and student exchanges; development of a Department of Educational Development; curriculum development, and research collaboration;
- Coordinate and manage activities related to obtaining political support for the Undergraduate Medical Education programme and establishing partnership with government/ NGO social services including health to enable posting of medical students, interns and residents;
- Coordinate and manage space planning for UGME, space to accommodate expanding PGME requirements, and temporary space to accommodate Dean and faculty and staff in biological, community health sciences and the enrichment programme;
- Liaise with Resource Development to coordinate procurement of financial and other resources [e.g. setting up a skills lab] for educational programmes;
- Liaise with Finance for management of planning budget and to seek sources of revenue to support educational programmes;
- Coordinate with other academic units, especially Faculty of Arts and Sciences, to enable development of the broad-based general education curriculum [enrichment programme] and the professional education curriculum;
- Maintain a schedule of activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and take initiative to use corrective measures where necessary;
- Communicate effectively with international, regional, and national partner institutions, AKDN, and academic units and support services within AKU including Karachi.
Requirements
Candidate should have:
- A masters degree in education and educational administration or other relevant graduate qualification;
- v At least 10 years work experience in academic planning and administration; experience in project management.
To Apply
Kenyan nationals must submit application together with detailed curriculum vitae, names of two referees, telephone contact, email address and copies of certificates and testimonials to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi P. O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi; Email: hr.recruitment@aku.edu.
Full Time Faculty, Nephrology.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Medicine, the incumbent will provide specialist services in nephrology. In addition, s/he will provide administrative and academic leadership.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Posses a MMed (Medicine);
- Have a postgraduate degree and specialist recognition in Nephrology;
- Have a minimum of five years experience post registration as a Nephrology specialist;
- Be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists board.
- To apply
Applications should be forwarded to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30270 (00100), Nairobi, Kenya, or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Faculty, Advanced Nursing Studies Programme, (3 positions)based in Kenya,Uganda and Tanzania.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Academic Head, the incumbent(s) will primarily be involved in teaching in the BScN programme but may be required to teach in other programmes as well. As graduate faculty, the incumbent(s) will also be expected to conduct research and serve on several academic committees within the University as a whole.
Requirements
Candidate should:
- Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya;
- Possess a Masters degree in nursing or related field; for senior faculty positions candidates with a doctoral degree or equivalent will be preferred;
- Have at least three years of teaching experience at an institution of higher learning with a wide range of expertise in teaching different subjects;
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a solid track record or potential for scholarly productivity, and commitment to research and publication.
To Apply
Candidates meeting the above requirements, and seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the Regional Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Aga Khan University Advanced Nursing Studies Programme, P.O. Box 39340 - 00623, Parklands Nairobi; Tel: 374 7483, 374 5808, Fax: 374 7004; Email: hr.ans@aku.edu.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of responsibilities.
Faculty, Science Education, Tanzania Institute of Higher Education.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold at the minimum, a Masters in Science or Science Education;
- Have experience in teaching in schools and/or at the university level;
- Have a PhD and a record of research and publications (required for appointments at senior faculty level: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor);
- Demonstrate fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Experience in supervising PhD students would be an added advantage.
To Apply
Applicants with Tanzanian nationality or those wishing to relocate to Tanzania for the long-term and wish to gain experience in an organisation that believes in providing opportunities for growth and development, must send a detailed CV/resume and documents/certificates together with the name and addresses of three professional referees to the Human Resource Office, Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, East Africa, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Fax +255 (0)22 215 0875; Email:hr-iedea@akuied.ac.tz.
All applicants should request their referees to forward confidential referee reports to the above address by the same date.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Faculty, Early Childhood Education, Tanzania Institute for Higher Education.
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold at the minimum, a Masters in Education with relevant specialisation in ECED or a Masters of Arts with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education;
- Have experience in teaching in schools and/or at the university level;
Have a PhD and a record of research and publications (required for appointments at senior faculty level: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor); - Demonstrate fluency in both spoken and written English.
Experience in supervising PhD students would be an added advantage.
To Apply
Applicants with Tanzanian nationality or those wishing to relocate to Tanzania for the long-term and wish to gain experience in an organisation that believes in providing opportunities for growth and development, must send a detailed CV/resume and documents/certificates together with the name and addresses of three professional referees to the Human Resource Office, Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development, East Africa, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Fax +255 (0)22 215 0875; Email: hr-iedea@akuied.ac.tz.
All applicants should request their referees to forward confidential referee reports to the above address by the same date.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Director, AKU-IED (Tanzania Institute for Higher Education).
Responsibilities
The Director, AKU-IED, East Africa is responsible for the following:
- Providing visionary and strategic leadership for its growth and development;
- Management of all the Institute's activities, including its academic and research programmes and professional activities;
- Collaboration with partner/international universities and other units of the University;
- Participation in the development of University-wide policies and plans;
- Fundraising to support the Institute's education and research activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have:
A relevant doctoral degree with extensive leadership experience in one or more aspect(s) of education, including teacher education, education development, research, policy development, and management of higher education;
Working experience in the developing world and the record of success in negotiating grants and experience is highly desirable.
To Apply
Please email your CV with contact details of at least three referees to recruitment@aku.edu.
The successful candidate will be offered an internationally competitive tax free salary with generous expatriate benefits including relocation allowance at commencement and conclusion of contract, leave passage, medical cover for self and eligible dependants, insurance cover, car allowance and gratuity at conclusion of contract. Details of these can be shared, upon request.
Chair, Department of Radiology.
Responsibilities
- The Chair, Department of Radiology will be primarily based in Nairobi and is expected to have regional responsibility.
- S/he will report to the Associate Dean for Medical Education for academic and clinical affairs and to the Chief Executive Officer for clinical (service-related) matters and will be expected to undertake significant clinical practice at the Hospital.
Key responsibilities of the Chair will include:
- Directorship of the Department's activities including clinical service, education and research;
- Development of an academic faculty for the Department;
- Lead the regional Postgraduate Medical Education Radiology programme;
- Introduction of research programmes.
Requirements
Applicants must hold internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications and must have appropriate clinical, teaching and research experience to be able to develop a university department. A strong record of academic leadership and scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals are required.
To Apply
Candidates seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their detailed curriculum vitae and names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees should be forwarded to Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30270 (00100), Nairobi, Kenya; Email: hr.recruitment@akhskenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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