Faculty, Department of Community Health Sciences

Introduction:

Aga Khan University's (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence-based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasizing empowerment - building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.

CHS has five major sections – Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational and Climate Change (EOHCC), and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for Faculty in the Department of Community Health Sciences.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• design and implement comprehensive educational curricula for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students in Reproductive Health, ensuring alignment with the latest academic standards and practices
• develop and continuously update specialized educational programs in Reproductive Health to meet the needs of professionals in continuing education initiatives
• lead the establishment of innovative research programs in Reproductive Health, secure funding through grant writing and proposals, and actively participate in ongoing research endeavors
• identify and leverage national and international funding opportunities to support Reproductive Health research projects and training programs, enhancing the institution's research capabilities
• advocate for policies supporting reproductive and child health, and gender equity, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders to influence decision-making processes
• act as a pivotal contact for provincial and district governments, facilitating the translation of research findings into actionable strategies that improve maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes
• develop CHS capacity in advocacy, research , policy initiatives, and cutting edge research in reproductive health and related matters involving multiple disciplines within and outside AKU.

Requirements:

The positions require a proven track record of professional achievements, including publications, successful grant writing, and impactful research in the field.

Additionally, exceptional teaching abilities, with a deep knowledge of innovative teaching methodologies tailored to diverse student needs are required, including skills in planning and organizing curricula, with a strong grasp of research administration within educational settings.

Leadership qualities with the ability to build and sustain effective teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment along with an excellent command of both verbal and written English and Urdu languages, with an additional proficiency in local/regional languages will be considered an asset for this role.

You should have completed preferably an MBBS degree, complemented by a FCPS/Ph.D. in Public Health with a specialization in Population Studies/Reproductive Health from a reputable and HEC recognized university or institution along with regular published research studies in prestigious journals; consistent senior authorship of 1-2 papers per year in leading journals in the field.

Additionally, applicants for:

Professor; should have completed Ph.D or equivalent preferably with an MBBS degree, with five or more years as Associate Professor. Must have contributed to a sustained body of scholarship in a defined area of focus (e.g. Reproductive health, maternal, fetal and newborn health, family planning, other related clinical research) as demonstrated through publication, presentation, change to practice or policy and/or other forms of dissemination that is recognized at a national and international level. Has demonstrated leadership skills at institutional, national and international level. Strong mentorship experience and skills are an added advantage.

Associate Professor; should have completed Ph.D or equivalent preferably with an MBBS degree, with five or more years as Assistant Professor. Must have contributed to a sustained body of scholarship in a defined area of focus as demonstrated through publication, presentation, change to practice or policy and/or other forms of dissemination that is recognized at a national and international level.Has demonstrated securing training and or research grants.

Assistant Professor; should have completed Ph.D or equivalent preferably with an MBBS degree, with two years post doctoral experience. Must have demonstrated high quality teaching capacity preferably as Senior Instructor. Has defined an area of scholarly focus and has begun to build a body of work as demonstrated through publication, presentation, change to practice or policy and/or other forms of dissemination.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.