Part -time Faculty, Counselling and Communication. Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) at Aga Khan University (AKU)

The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include ...
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Part -time Faculty, Counselling and Communication. Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME)

  • Job TypePart Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching  , Medical / Healthcare 

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and continuously update the curriculum for the counselling and communication course.
  • Design and deliver engaging and interactive instructional sessions.
  • Develop assessments and evaluation methods to measure student understanding and application of counselling communication skills.
  • Monitor student progress, identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their learning and growth.
  • Collaborate with faculty staff and other stakeholders to integrate counselling and communication skills across the medical curriculum.
  • Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
  • Continuously evaluate and refine course materials and instructional methods of the course and seek feedback from students and colleagues to identify areas of improvement.

Requirements

  • Medical degree or a good honours degree in counselling and communication or related discipline.
  • A postgraduate degree in counselling and communication, or other relevant subject.
  • A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in teaching or training individuals in a professional or educational setting.
  • Experience in providing counselling or mental health support to individuals preferably in an educational or healthcare context.
  • Experience in developing and enhancing communication skills in individuals particularly in a health care or academic context; this may involve coaching and training individuals in effective communication techniques, active listening, empathy and delivering difficult feedback.
  • Familiarity with curriculum delivery process and experience in designing or updating educational curricula.
  • Experience in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams or professionals such as faculty members, healthcare practitioners or educators.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to resolve problems, organised and confidentiality.

Method of Application

Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu  

Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 11, 2023

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