Purpose of the Job: 

To conduct high-quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Sets tests, examinations and coursework. 
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations. 
• Marks tests, coursework and examination scripts, compiles and grades examination results. 
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance. 
• Attends to students' non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counselling and guidance. 
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars, and publications. 
• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects. 
• Conducts seminars and tutorials. 
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department. 
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service. 

Person Specification: 

• Should have an earned PhD or Master's degree on the PhD track in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. 
• Should have a Master of Medicine in Anatomy or Surgery from a recognized institution. 
• Should have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.8. 
• Must have evidence of registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council at the time of application. 
• Should have proven academic ability in research, publication, and teaching. 
• Should be computer literate. 
• Should have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience at a recognized academic institution of higher learning. 
• Should have at least three (3) scholarly publications in the area of specialization. 

Application Procedure: 

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number.: 

Applications must include: 

• A signed Application letter 
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae 
• Certified copies of transcripts and certificates 
• Copies of professional qualifications and practising certificates. 
• National Identification or other identification documents 
• Postal and telephone contacts 
• Names and telephone contacts of three referees