[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Lecturer in Family Medicine (Ref#187/13/39/2 I L1)

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess:

1. DM/MD in Family Medicine/General Practice

OR

2. Membership in the Royal College of General Practitioners (MR CGP)

OR

3. Certification from the Caribbean College of Family Physicians (CCFP)

OR

4. An equivalent and recognized postgraduate degree in Family Medicine

Candidates should also possess:

• Good record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Considerable tertiary level teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Five (5) years’ post specialization experience in the field of Family Medicine/ General Practice after post graduate degree
• Proficiency in developing, coordinating and evaluating clinical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Evidence of providing clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Family Medicine

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Practical experience in:

             o strategic curriculum development of postgraduate programmes
             o training of postgraduate students in laboratory medicine

• Graduate teaching experience in Family Medicine
• Proficiency in supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student research

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system
• Experience in blended teaching and learning
• Proficiency in writing research grants and attracting funding

Candidates must be registered or able to register with the Medical Board of Trinidad and
Tobago.

Special Responsibilities

• Teaching and coordination of course at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Mentoring medical students in Public Health and Primary Care, as well as assisting with postgraduate training
• Familiarity with Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
• Support university assessment and examination activities
• Participating in all routine Departmental activities, which includes meetings and representation in various committees of the Faculty
• Developing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Conducting clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Family Medicine
• Assisting in at least two (2) modules in the Family Medicine postgraduate programmes
• Supervising postgraduate research students
• Providing feedback to specialists who assist with PG teaching

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and
student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and
interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential. Candidates
should also:

• Display good organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Be able to complement the Department’s research agenda
• Be committed to actively and consistently contributing to the Department’s outreach programme
• Be able to interact and work well with staff, students and industry stakeholders
• Be creative and innovative
• Be willing to forge working relationships and meaningful engagement with external stakeholders (industry and universities)
• Be able to integrate theory and practice
• Be willing to work flexible hours as and when required
• Display the highest level of professionalism

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR
Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West
Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@
sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present
organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu
in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration
package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment
procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under
CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without
waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will
not be considered.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Extended to 2024 May 12