Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) carried out a Functional Review process, which resulted into a new Organisational Structure and Staff Establishment. Following approval of the Staff Establishment and Organisational Structure by Government, KUHeS conducted a placement exercise for existing employees. However, a substantial number of key positions are yet to be filled. The University would like to fill some of these vacant positions as part of the Functional Review implementation process.
The University is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
- HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Position Details
Grade : KU4
Department : Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Responsible to : Director of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Responsible for : Postgraduate Studies Manager
Purpose of the Job
To coordinate Postgraduate Programmes in a manner that ensures that quality control regulations and procedures are strictly adhered to and high academic standards are maintained
Key Duties and Responsibilities
∙ Initiating, formulating, interpreting, enforcing and reviewing postgraduate studies rules, regulations and policies
∙ Coordinating and monitoring the running, progress and completion of KUHeS postgraduate programmes to ensure quality control and the maintenance of high academic standards
∙ Facilitating post-graduate curriculum reviews and tracer studies ∙ Liaising with Executive Deans of Schools to establish priority area and recruitment of students and external examiners for post-graduate studies;
∙ Facilitating research skills training for both students and supervisors through mounting higher degree research workshops, seminars and consultative meetings;
∙ Reviewing existing postgraduate programmes offered either by the University or through the University
∙ Assessing the viability, quality and accreditation issues of new postgraduate programmes;
∙ Coordinating the consideration and processing of postgraduate student research proposals, theses and dissertations;
∙ Establishing and maintaining a databank of post-graduate programmes and students
∙ Marketing and mobilizing resources for postgraduate programmes and students’ scholarships.
∙ Facilitating internal and external linkages for student placement and general partnership
∙ Coordinating selection, admission, and assessment of postgraduate students
∙ Preparing reports
Minimum Education, Qualification and Experience
∙ PhD in relevant field;
∙ 5 years’ experience at senior academic level.
Desirable Qualities
Leadership: ability to direct, supervise and mentor others.
Fiscal management: ability to prepare and execute budgets as well as controlling expenditure.
Organizational skills: ability to set and implement systems and develop operational procedures and policies.
Effective communication: ability to present information in a professional manner in various settings and mediums, including the media.
Writing skills: ability to create, compose and edit written materials, including minutes and reports.
Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a diverse community with people from different backgrounds.
Accountability: ability to instill a culture of honesty and integrity.
Method Of Application
Interested individuals meeting the requirements above should submit their applications including: certified copies of certificates; detailed CV including names, emails and phone contacts of three (3) traceable professional referees to:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Private Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Or via email to: [email protected]
Applicants 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 Friday, 30th September, 2024. Those who previously submitted applications internally are not required to re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Note: The successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding check before appointment and periodically during employment.