Public Health and Epidemiology (Assistant Professor) at United States International University - USIU Africa

United States International University - Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredi...

 

Public Health and Epidemiology (Assistant Professor)

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

Job Purpose:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to train Ready-To-Go 4-In-1 healthcare professionals in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and data analysis for Face to Face and Online Programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver teaching materials for public health and epidemiology courses.
  • Design and implement a curriculum with up-to-date instructional technology for online, and face to face delivery
  • Assess student performance and provide mentorship.
  • Supervise internships, practicums, and research projects.
  • Engage in scholarly research and publish in reputable journals.
  • Leverage industry experience to enhance teaching and research.
  • Demonstrate leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
  • Participate in program assessment and reviews.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • A Ph.D. in an area relevant to the appointment.
  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Public health, , Medicine or Nursing, Pharmacy or related courses
  • Registered by the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
  • Demonstrable experience in teaching and mentorship in the discipline at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Demonstrable ability to engage in independent research, with an established record of scholarly publication.
  • Demonstrable success in the supervision of research students.
  • Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

  • Excellent computer background;
  • Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
  • Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
  • Managing ambiguity and emotions;
  • Managing technological change;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent listening and mediation skills;
  • Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
  • Excellent presentation skills;
  • Excellent research writing skills.

Method of Application

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Public Health and Epidemiology (Assistant Professor)’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Monday, February 25, 2025 to:

Director, Human Resource,
United States International University - Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

Send your application to jobs-sphs@usiu.ac.ke

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