Midlands State University
DUE: 20 DEC 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
(a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance with the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
(b) University Service – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
(c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
(c) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services.
(e) Industrialization –through commercialization of products.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
1. Department of Anatomy
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First Degree in Human Anatomy/ Medicine
· Masters degree in Anatomy
· PhD in Human Anatomy would be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Human Anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. Proficiency in at least two (2) of the following disciplines:
· Gross anatomy
· Histology
· Embryology
2. Department of Physiology
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Masters in Physiology
· PhD will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Physiology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. Experience in having taught Physiology to Medical Students will be an added advantage.
3. Department of Pathology (Histopathology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (4 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine (2 posts) or Medical Laboratory Sciences (2 posts)
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Histopathology (2 posts) or a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Histopathology/Cytology (2 posts)
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Histopathologist if a medical Doctor (2 posts) or eligible to register as a Clinical Scientist with the MLCSCZ (2 posts).
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Histopathology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. Proficiency in teaching at least two (2) of the following disciplines:
· Anatomical Pathology
· Cytopathology
· Forensic Pathology
The candidate will be expected to take on clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
4. Department of Pathology (Haematology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (5 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine (3 posts) or Medical Laboratory Sciences (2 posts)
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Haematology (3 posts) or a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Haematology (2 posts)
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Clinical Haematologist if a medical Doctor (2 posts) or eligible to register as a Clinical Scientist with the MLCSCZ (2 posts).
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Haematology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students.
The candidate will be expected to take on clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
5. Department of Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medical Microbiology/ Medicine
· Masters degree in Microbiology
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Eligible to register with one of the relevant health professions councils
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Medical Microbiology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. Proficiency in teaching at least two (2) of the following disciplines:
· Bacteriology
· Virology
· Mycology
· Parasitology
6. Department of Pathology (Clinical Biochemistry/ Chemical Pathology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry or related discipline
· Masters degree in Clinical Biochemistry/ Chemical Pathology
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Eligible to register with one of the relevant health professions councils
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Chemical Pathology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students.
7. Department of Pathology (Immunology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline
· Masters degree in Immunology
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Eligible to register with one of the relevant health professions councils
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Immunology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students.
8. Department of Clinical Pharmacology
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in a health related field such as Medicine or Pharmacy
· Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacology
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Eligible to register with one of the relevant health professions councils
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Clinical Pharmacology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. Proficiency in teaching the following two (2) disciplines:
· Basic Pharmacology
· Clinical Pharmacology
9. Department of Psychiatry
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Psychiatry
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Psychiatrist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Psychiatry to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
10. Department of Paediatrics (2 posts)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Paediatrics
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Paediatrician
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Paediatrics to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
11. Department of Internal Medicine
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (4 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Internal Medicine
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Physician
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Internal Medicine to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
12. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Obstetrics and Gynaecology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
13. Department of Surgery (General Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in General Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist General Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching General Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
14. Department of Surgery (Neurosurgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Neurosurgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a specialist Neurosurgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Neurosurgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
15. Department of Surgery (Urology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (4 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Genitourinary Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Urological Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Urology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
16. Department of Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Orthopaedic Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
17. Department of Surgery (Ophthalmic Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Ophthalmic Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Ophthalmic Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Ophthalmic Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
18. Department of Surgery (ENT Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist ENT Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching ENT Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
19. Department of Surgery (Maxillofacial Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Dentistry
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Maxillofacial Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Maxillofacial Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
20. Department of Surgery (Paediatric Surgery)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Paediatric Surgery
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Paediatric Surgeon
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Paediatric Surgery to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
21. Department of Surgery (Radiology)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Radiology
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Radiologist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Radiology to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
22. Department of Surgery (Oncology/Radiotherapy)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Medicine
· Specialist Master of Medicine (MMed) degree or equivalent in Oncology/ Radiotherapy
· Eligible to register with the MDPCZ as a Specialist Oncologist or Radiotherapist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Oncology/ Radiotherapy to undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Students. The candidate will be expected to take on some clinical duties at the Teaching Hospital.
23. Department of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine or any of the relevant Health Sciences
· Masters Degree in Pharmaceutics
· PhD will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Pharmaceutics to undergraduate Pharmacy Students. Experience of having taught Pharmaceutics to undergraduate Pharmacy Students will be an added advantage.
24. Department of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (2 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Pharmacy
· Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacy
· PhD will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Clinical Pharmacy to undergraduate Pharmacy Students. Experience of having taught Clinical Pharmacy to undergraduate Pharmacy Students will be an added advantage.
25. Department of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine or any of the relevant Health Sciences
· Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical/ Medicinal Chemistry
· PhD will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Pharmaceutical Chemistry to undergraduate Pharmacy Students. Experience of having taught Pharmaceutical Chemistry to undergraduate Pharmacy Students will be an added advantage.
26. Department of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 post)
Qualifications
· First degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Botany or any of the relevant Health Sciences
· Masters Degree in Pharmacognosy
· PhD will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Pharmacognosy to undergraduate Pharmacy Students. Experience of having taught Pharmacognosy to undergraduate Pharmacy Students will be an added advantage.
27. Department of Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Physiotherapy
· Masters Degree in Physiotherapy
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Must be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MRPCZ) as a Physiotherapist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Physiotherapy to undergraduate Physiotherapy Students. Experience of having taught Physiotherapy to undergraduate Physiotherapy Students will be an added advantage.
28. Department of Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
Post: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (3 posts)
Qualifications
· First degree in Occupational Therapy
· Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
· PhD will be an added advantage
· Must be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MRPCZ) as an Occupational Therapist
Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate should be proficient in teaching Occupational Therapy to undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students. Experience of having taught Occupational Therapy to undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students will be an added advantage.
29. Staff Development Fellows (SDFs)
Posts: Staff Development Fellows (SDFs) in the following four areas:
· Anatomy
· Immunology
· Histopathology
· Haematology
· Clinical Pharmacology
· Internal Medicine
· General Surgery
· Urological Surgery
· Ophthalmic Surgery
· ENT Surgery
· Maxillofacial Surgery
· Radiology
· Oncology
· Neurosurgery
· Cardiothoracic Surgery
· Pharmaceutics
· Clinical Pharmacy
· Pharmaceutical Chemistry
· Pharmacognosy
· Physiotherapy
· Occupational Therapy
Qualifications
· Applicants must have relevant Bachelors degrees and already pursuing relevant postgraduate programmes.
· Preference will be given to those pursuing postgraduate studies in Zimbabwe.
· Senior Registrars in the various Clinical Disciplines who have already passed the MMed degree or equivalent are also encouraged to apply.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]
The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 20 December 2024. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.