Associate Professor/ Professor (1 Post) Health Systems Management (Re-advert)

Associate Professor A Doctoral Degree in Public Health or Health Care related field In case of Doctoral Degree in Health-related field, the candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Public Health Eight (8) years’ academic experience or eight (8) years’ research experience from a Science Council Module revision or development and External Examiner, Curriculum development, Innovative teaching methods, Moderation, Students/Peers reviews Fifteen (15) publications in Health Systems Management with in accredited scientific journals Successful supervision or co-supervision of at least one (1) PhD and four (4) Masters Ability to generate external funding for research projects Substantial scholarship or leadership in community engagement Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School level Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency S unday Times, 30 Aug 2026 Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, and competency of ITS Professor A Doctoral Degree in Public Health or Health Care related field In case of Doctoral Degree in Health-related field, the candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Public Health Ten (10) years’ academic experience or ten (10) years research experience from a Science Council Twenty (20) publications in Health System Management in accredited scientific journals Curriculum revision or development and external examiner, Curriculum development, Innovative teaching methods, Moderation, Students/Peers reviews Successful supervision or co-supervision of at least two (2) PhDs and eight (8) Masters Generate significant external funding for research projects Substantial scholarship that is recognised at national level or leadership in community engagement that is nationally recognized Substantial participation in leadership and administration at School and Institutional level Proven ability to navigate online platforms such as Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom and Microsoft Teams with requisite proficiency Computer literacy, with a sound knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, and competency of ITS Technical/professional knowledge and skill Good writing and presentation skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Client service orientation Meticulous attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Problem solving skills Professional and ethical standards, personal impact, stature and credibility Building strategic alliances and partnerships Aligning performance to success Facilitating change A team player

Responsible for teaching and learning, research, community engagement and administrative activities Provide a learning environment that encourages and supports student success Curriculum design and development of teaching and learning materials Develop, direct, and teach post graduate courses related to Health Systems Management by using blended learning approaches S unday Times, 30 Aug 2026 Lead collaboration with academics in the department in the development and implementation of new educational programs in issues related to Health Systems Management Direct student research and serve as a research mentor to master’s and doctoral students, as well as junior faculty with interests in Health Systems Management Publish high-impact research in Health Systems Management and related health fields. Engage in community activities and develop partnerships with the public health sector, community, and relevant industry Serve on department, school, and university committees Represent the Department at discipline related conferences and gatherings Engage in community activities and develop partnerships with the public health sector, community, and relevant industry Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively improve institutional culture Perform any other academic and research duties as maybe assigned by the Dean of School ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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