Vacancy title:
Associate Professor/Professor Public Health - Bioethics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Amref International University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 18 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to the respective Head of Department, the primary purpose of this role is to provide academic leadership in the development, management, strategic direction, and quality assurance of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in Public Health. This involves spearheading curriculum innovation, fostering excellence in teaching and research, and enhancing the accreditation and standing of academic programmes by relevant professional bodies and the Commission of University Education. The role requires strategic collaboration with the Head of Department to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching and research, aligning with the University's strategy, policies, and procedures. Furthermore, the incumbent will lead significant research activities, secure funding, and actively participate in departmental and institutional enterprise as well as outreach activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide distinguished academic leadership and vision in their area of expertise within Public Health.
• Champion and ensure the delivery of a high-quality student experience that maximizes student retention and progression and widens participation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead the strategic enhancement of teaching, learning, and assessment in Public Health, particularly concerning innovative curriculum design and development to optimize student learning and outcomes.
• Spearhead the review, design, and development of new and existing curricula to promote the department and the university's growth and academic excellence.
• Establish and maintain high-level engagement with relevant external stakeholders, including professional bodies and regulatory agencies, to validate, accredit, and ensure adherence to program standards.
• Forge and sustain strong partnerships with industry, communities, and research institutions for impactful research projects, student practicums, and knowledge translation to ensure the holistic development and societal relevance of our students and programmes.
• Lead and conduct internationally recognized research in Public Health, resulting in high-quality publications and conference presentations, in line with the university's focus on research.
• Secure substantial external research funding as a Principal Investigator or key collaborator.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students, particularly at the doctoral level, to successful completion.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior academic staff to foster their professional development and research capacity.
• Contribute significantly to University governance, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Represent the University and its programmes at national, regional, and international forums and conferences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must meet requirements for appointment to the position of Professor or Associate Professor as per the Commission for University Education Standards; earned PhD in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• A member of a relevant professional body

Skills and Experience Essential:

• Sustained evidence of impactful teaching and training experience at the university level, particularly at the postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development and review in Public Health/Community Health.
• Significant experience in academic leadership and administration within a university setting. [adapted from "Demonstrable evidence of administrative experience"]
• Proficiency in computer packages and evidence of ability to lead and innovate in training using virtual or Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• A strong track record of impactful research and scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Proven experience in successfully supervising postgraduate students to completion, particularly PhD students, for the rank of Professor.
• Demonstrated success in writing grant proposals and securing external research funding; significant record for Professor rank.
• Established national and international networks and collaborations in Public Health.

Personal attributes

• Scholarly Excellence: A passion for advancing public health knowledge through research and publication; commitment to staying current with emerging public health trends and methodologies
• Leadership and Initiative: Ability to lead research teams, mentor students and drive departmental initiatives
• Effective communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for teaching complex concepts, presenting research and engaging with diverse stakeholders; ability to translate public health findings for academic and policy audiences
• Collaborative Mindset: Team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, students and external parties;
• Organisational and Time-Management Skills: Ability to balance teaching, research, grant writing and service responsibilities effectively; strong organizational skills for managing courses, research projects and administrative duties
• Mentorship: a supportive approach to guide and inspire students and early-career researchers
• Integrity and professionalism: commitment to ethical research practices, academic integrity and professional standards in public health
• Adaptability and Innovation: Flexibility to adapt teaching and research to evolving public health issues, e.g., pandemics; creativity in developing new curricula, research methods, or community engagement strategies.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Amref International University (AMIU) on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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