Lecturer

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
a) A PhD in Paediatrics.
OR
b) Should have a Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health.
c) MBChB or MBBS.
d) PhD track is an added advantage.
e) Three (3) years teaching or research experience in a reputable Organization or an Institution of Higher Learning.
f) Should have at least Two (2) publications in a peer reviewed Journal.
g) Must be registered with the relevant Professional Body.
h) Demonstrated computer literacy with online learning platforms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) To prepare lectures and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students using innovative approaches which include e-learning, to the satisfaction of the University’s Quality Assurance standards.
b) To guide and advise students on their academic performance and attend to their queries on academic issues.
c) To participate in and supervise Laboratory practicals.
d) To conduct research with peers in areas of his/her specialization among the present communities and disseminate the research findings.
e) To supervise and mentor students undertaking research in the present community.
f) To organize, attend and conduct seminars and relevant trainings.
g) To set tests, examinations and course work according to University standards and policies.
h) To mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.
i) To write and submit fundable research proposals to the government and other funding agencies.

KEY OUTPUTS:
a) Lecture plans prepared and Lectures delivered according to the time table.
b) Academic guidance and counselling provided to the students.
c) Laboratory practical supervised.
d) Research conducted and research findings disseminated/published.
e) Students undertaking research mentored and supervised.
f) Seminars and trainings organized, attended and conducted.
g) Tests, examinations and course work set, marked and results compiled.
h) Examination results graded and produced on time.
i) Fundable research proposals prepared and approved.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of a letter of application
together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National
Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and
professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters
of reference should be addressed to:
The University Secretary,
Soroti University,
P.O Box 211,
Soroti, Uganda.
OR sent in one (1) PDF file by e-mail to [email protected] not later than 6 t h
S e p t e m b e r 2024, 5:00PM EAT.
All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and email
addresses of two referees one of whom should be the previous or
current employer or supervisor.
A detailed job description and person specification is available on Soroti
University website www.sun.ac.ug
NB:
1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.