[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Lecturer in Master of Public Health Programme (Ref#187/13/67 II L1)

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a MBBS or equivalent and an MD, DrPH, or PhD, which
should be in Public Health.

Candidates should also possess:

• Good record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in the area of Public Health post qualification
• Proficiency in supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student research
• Competence in Communicable Disease, Chronic Non-Communicable Disease, Health Promotion, Monitoring and Evaluation and Epidemiology

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Certification in at least one (1) of the core modules of Public Health such as Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Health and Law, Public Health Ethics, Health Economics, Health Management, Health Administration, Infectious Diseases
• Practical experience in:

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

• Graduate teaching experience in Public Health
• Professional experience in Public Health
• Working knowledge of SPSS or other statistical software
• Competence in assessing and re-evaluating MPH curricula for continuous quality assurance
• Proficiency in organizing and conducting module examinations

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
• Experience in teaching clinical (medical) students at both undergraduate & postgraduate level
• Proficiency in writing research grants and attracting funding

Special Responsibilities

• Teaching of Public Health medical curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Mentoring medical students in Public Health and Primary Care, as well as assisting with postgraduate training
• Participating in all routine Departmental activities, which includes meetings and representation in various Committees of the Faculty
• Forging working relationships with societal stakeholders including industry and NGOs to design Public Health Practice and Research Projects
• Supporting University assessment and examination activities
• Assessing and re-evaluating the MPH curriculum for continuous quality assurance
• Organizing and conducting module examinations

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
• Have course and project coordination skills
• Be willing to work as part of the team of the Unit of Public Health and Primary Care
• Be able to complement the Department’s research agenda
• Be able to interact with full-time and part-time staff for delivery of MPH teaching modules
• Be creative and innovative
• Display the highest level of professionalism
• Be able to integrate theory and practice
• Be willing to work flexible hours as and when required
• Be able to develop new lectures, modules and courses

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:n Extended 2024 May 12