Lecturer

DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY

POSITION: Lecturer
Number of vacancies: Two (2)
Area of Specialization: Midwifery
Salary Scale: PU 6.1-TS
Tenure: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of the Department

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To teach, supervise, promote research studies, and disseminate research findings.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. a) A PhD in Midwifery.
   OR
   b) A Master’s degree in Midwifery and Women’s Health.
   c) Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Midwifery Science from a recognized/accredited institution.
   d) PhD track is an added advantage.
   e) Three (3) years of teaching experience.
   f) Two (2) publications in a peer-reviewed journal.
   g) A good record of community and academic service.
   h) Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with an up-to-date Practicing License.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. a) To prepare and conduct lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students using innovative approaches including e-learning, in line with the University’s Quality Assurance standards.
   b) To guide and advise students on academic issues.
   c) To participate in and supervise Laboratory practicals.
   d) To conduct research and disseminate findings.
   e) To supervise and mentor research students.
   f) To organize, attend, and conduct seminars and relevant training.
   g) To set tests, examinations, and coursework according to University standards.
   h) To mark tests and exams and compile results per University grading standards.
   i) To write and submit research proposals to government and funding agencies.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. a) Lecture plans prepared and lectures delivered according to the timetable.
   b) Academic guidance and counseling provided.
   c) Laboratory practicals supervised.
   d) Research conducted and published.
   e) Students mentored and supervised.
   f) Seminars and training organized and conducted.
   g) Tests and exams set, marked, and results compiled.
   h) 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.