VACANCY ACCOUNCEMENTThe Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is a University and Centre of Excellence in health education, research, and innovation whose mission is \u2018to advance knowledge, professional competencies, skills, and innovations in health sciences through high-quality student-centered and innovative education and research that responds to and influences the global\/national policy, health, and development needs in an efficient, sustainable, and result-oriented manner\u2019.Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions existing in the various functional areas of the University, as follows.ACADEMIC POSITIONSThese positions fall under the academic function. The academic function represents the core business of the University and its activities include teaching and learning, research, consultancy and community outreach. With the exception of Assistant Lecturers, who are engaged on training positions, academic staff are generally expected to undertake, among others, the following key duties and responsibilities:To give lectures, tutorials, clinical\/practical teaching and supervision to undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees;To conduct research within a chosen field and in keeping with the aims and objectives of the University;To facilitate teaching, learning and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students;To carry out consultancy and outreach activities;To attract funding and publish research outputs in peer reviewed journals;To participate in curriculum development and\/or curriculum reviews;To provide academic guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate studentsTo develop and participate in mentorship programs for the junior academics and upcoming researchers.The Assistant Lecturer position is a training position within the academic staff category, and the post holder is expected to attain the relevant Master\u2019s degree or professional qualification in order to be appointed on the established position of a Lecturer.Below are the vacant academic positions and the minimum requirements expected to be met by applicants:1. Assistant lecturer\/ Lecturer\/ Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3 positions)Required Education, Experience and Professional StandingFor Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at LecturerFor Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant workFor Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship work experience.Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional2. Lecturer\/ Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine (2 positions) Required Education, Experience and Professional StandingFor Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Internal Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Internal Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant workFor Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship work experience.Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional3. Lecturer\/ Senior Lecturer in Emergency Medicine (1 position) Required Education, Experience and Professional StandingFor Senior Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Emergency Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification, plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have published at least three articles in peer-reviewed journals and served at least 3 years at Lecturer level.For Lecturer position, a minimum of Master of Medicine (MMed.) in Emergency Medicine or a relevant specialist qualification plus MBBS or equivalent qualification. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant workFor Assistant Lecturer position, an MBBS or equivalent qualification plus relevant post-internship work experience.Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional4. Lecturer in Nursing Education (1 position)\u00a0Required Education, Experience and Professional StandingApplicants must have a minimum of Master\u2019s degree in Education (Testing and Measurement) or Nursing Education or related fields. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.Those with Bachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field with at least a credit pass will have an added advantageEducation qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professional5. Lecturer in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing (1 position) Required Education, Experience and Professional StandingApplicants must have a minimum of Master\u2019s degree in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or Master of Child Health Nursing, plus Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or related fields. In addition, applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.Those with Bachelor\u2019s degree in a relevant field with at least a credit pass will have an added advantage.Education qualifications must be from institutions duly accredited by the National Council of Higher Education or similar accrediting body.Applicants must be registered and in good standing with a relevant professionalAPPLICATION PROCEDUREInterested individuals meeting the requirements above should submit applications including: certified copies of certificates; detailed CV including names, emails and phone contacts of three (3) traceable professional referees to:The RegistrarKamuzu University of Health SciencesPrivate Bag 360Chichiri Blantyre 3OrEmail:\u00a0recruitment@kuhes.ac.mwApplicants submitting via email must indicate the title of the post in the subject line of the email. Applications should be submitted by close of business on 1st\u00a0August, 2025. 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