RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
\nOffice of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)
\nPosition \u2013 Director Research & Postgraduate Studies (DRPGS)<\/p>\n
Position Overview
\nWe are looking for an experienced scholar to head the Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies (DRPGS) at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University as part of the senior team of the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation). The mandate of the Directorate includes the following:<\/p>\n
Research
\nA. To oversee the implementation of the Research & Innovation policy of the University.B. Oversee the process of local and international intellectual property, patents, and copyright process for the University.C. Oversee research grants and grant management for the university.D. To facilitate research capacity development programmes in the University.E. To coordinate and maintain a register of research activities in the University.F. To track research outputs and scholarly publications of the University.G. To conduct research development activities for postgraduate students and academic staff including but not limited to conferences, seminars, poster seminars, and postgraduate week.<\/p>\n
Postgraduate Studies
\nA. In liaison with academic bureaus and Academic Office coordinate the admission and registration of postgraduate students to the University.B. To coordinate university wide postgraduate activities and events.C. In liaison with the Director Medical Education and ODL, coordinate the development and accreditation of postgraduate programmes.D. To coordinate the examinations and examination timetables for postgraduate programmes.E. To work with various academic stakeholders and clinical practice institutions to identify placement sites, partnerships and collaborations needed for postgraduate programmes.F. To keep the University regularly informed on the status of teaching resources.<\/p>\n
About Us
\nLevy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) is the largest purpose-built medical university in Zambia established under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 through statutory instruments 39 and 40 of 2018. LMMU is in Lusaka, Zambia. With over 8,500 students LMMU has set a target to be the lead medical university in Zambia and the region offering the widest spectrum of health professions education.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience
\n\u2022 Applicants must have a minimum of a master\u2019s degree in a medical\/health field or equivalent. (PhD or equivalent is an added advantage).\u2022 Demonstrated teaching experience at postgraduate level.\u2022 Evidence of research and publication in peer-review journals.\u2022 Strong communication, mentorship, and teamwork skills.
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