Main purpose of the job

To teach, supervise, promote research studies, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing lectures and conducting lectures to students.
• Conducting research and disseminate research findings.
• Supervising students undertaking research.
• Conducting seminars and tutorials
• Setting coursework, tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
• Administering coursework, as well as manage and invigilate tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
• Marking tests, examination scripts and compiling results according to approved grading standards of the University.
• Attending to students’ inquiries and academic issues.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Should have a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or Masters in Biomedical Sciences.
• Possession of a PhD or being on PhD track in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, will be an added advantage.
• Should hold a minimum of a Second Upper Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Lab Technology or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB).

Experience and Competences

• Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer or possess three years hands on experience in lab practice.
• Having internationally recognized peer reviewed publications in the field of specialization, will be an added advantage.
• Should be computer literate and possess good communication skills.
• Implementation of a research project(s) as assistant PI or member of a research team is an added advantage.
• Registration with a professional body in the field of specialization is an added advantage.