University of Malawi
Job Purpose
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 Roles and Responsibilities
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Initiating, formulating, interpreting, enforcing and reviewing postgraduate studies rules, regulations and policies
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Coordinating and monitoring the running, progress and completion of postgraduate programmes to ensure quality control and the maintenance of high academic standards
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Facilitating post-graduate curriculum reviews and tracer studies
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Liaising with Executive Deans of Schools to establish priority areas and recruitment of students and external examiners for postgraduate studies;
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Facilitating research skills training for both students and supervisors through mounting higher degrees research workshops, seminars and consultative meetings;
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Reviewing existing postgraduate programmes offered either by the University or through the University
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Assessing the viability, quality and accreditation issues of new postgraduate programmes;
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Coordinating the consideration and processing of postgraduate student research proposals, theses and dissertations;
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Establishing and maintaining a databank of post-graduate programmes and students
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Marketing and mobilizing resources for postgraduate programmes and students’ scholarships.
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Facilitating internal and external linkages for student placement and general partnership
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Coordinating selection, admission, and assessment of postgraduate students
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Preparing reports
Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience
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PhD
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5 years’ experience at senior academic level
Method Of Application
Application letters, enclosing copies of certificates with detailed curriculum vitae and three traceable referees should be submitted to: recruitment@unima.ac.mw
The closing date of receiving applications is Friday, 26th May 2023.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.