About AKU:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with II campuses and teaching sites in 8 countries including Uganda.
Job Summary: The Foundation Chair in Midwifery will lead the AKU School of Nursing & Midwifery education, research & practice developments in Uganda and impact graduate outcomes for both private and public sector employment. The incumbent will build the teaching and research capacity of local faculty and prepare graduates for a broad range of employment contexts including rural and remote regions and the recently announced Aga Khan University Hospital which will be built in Uganda. Applicants interested in the position should have the ability and intent to pursue a research program of relevance to their teaching practice and area of clinical specialty. S/he will be expected to conduct research, mentor and support teaching faculty and achieve scholarly publication in areas pertaining to midwifery education and practice.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Ph. D. focussed on midwifery education or practice. Post graduate qualification in education. The successful applicant must be qualified to teach in all levels of theory and clinical midwifery courses and lead midwifery course developments and programme revision in this field of practice.
· At least five years current midwifery experience
· Advanced competency in specialized field of midwifery education and practice
· Possess current registration or eligibility for registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
· Current teaching experience in the midwifery and related subjects
· Excellent track record of research and publications (minimum 20 peer-reviewed publications
· Proven experience in midwifery curriculum and course development
· Demonstrated ability to mentor junior faculty and building teaching & research capacity
· Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
· Competent user of word processing software
· Sound organizational skills
· Excellent collaborative capacity and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All candidates must send their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred. Please indicate the title of the position on your application.
Deadline: 15th January 2016