Head of Postgraduate Studies

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

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The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) carried out a Functional  Review process, which resulted into a new Organisational Structure and Staff  Establishment. Following approval of the Staff Establishment and  Organisational Structure by Government, KUHeS conducted a placement  exercise for existing employees. However, a substantial number of key positions  are yet to be filled. The University would like to fill some of these vacant positions  as part of the Functional Review implementation process.

The University is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified  candidates to fill the following positions:

  1. HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 

Position Details 

Grade : KU4

Department : Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research  Responsible to : Director of Postgraduate Studies and Research

Responsible for : Postgraduate Studies Manager

Purpose of the Job 

To coordinate Postgraduate Programmes in a manner that ensures that quality  control regulations and procedures are strictly adhered to and high academic  standards are maintained

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

∙ Initiating, formulating, interpreting, enforcing and reviewing  postgraduate studies rules, regulations and policies

∙ Coordinating and monitoring the running, progress and completion of  KUHeS postgraduate programmes to ensure quality control and the  maintenance of high academic standards

∙ Facilitating post-graduate curriculum reviews and tracer studies  ∙ Liaising with Executive Deans of Schools to establish priority area and  recruitment of students and external examiners for post-graduate  studies;

∙ Facilitating research skills training for both students and supervisors  through mounting higher degree research workshops, seminars and  consultative meetings;

∙ Reviewing existing postgraduate programmes offered either by the  University or through the University

∙ Assessing the viability, quality and accreditation issues of new  postgraduate programmes;

∙ Coordinating the consideration and processing of postgraduate  student research proposals, theses and dissertations;

∙ Establishing and maintaining a databank of post-graduate  programmes and students

∙ Marketing and mobilizing resources for postgraduate programmes and  students’ scholarships.

∙ Facilitating internal and external linkages for student placement and  general partnership

∙ Coordinating selection, admission, and assessment of postgraduate  students

∙ Preparing reports

Minimum Education, Qualification and Experience  

∙ PhD in relevant field;

∙ 5 years’ experience at senior academic level.

Desirable Qualities  

Leadership: ability to direct, supervise and mentor others.

Fiscal managementability to prepare and execute budgets as well as  controlling expenditure.

Organizational skills: ability to set and implement systems and develop  operational procedures and policies.

Effective communication: ability to present information in a professional  manner in various settings and mediums, including the media.

Writing skills: ability to create, compose and edit written materials, including  minutes and reports.

Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a diverse community with  people from different backgrounds.

Accountability: ability to instill a culture of honesty and integrity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Interested individuals meeting the requirements above should submit their  applications including: certified copies of certificates; detailed CV including  names, emails and phone contacts of three (3) traceable professional referees  to:

The Registrar

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Private Bag 360

Chichiri

Blantyre 3 

Or via email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Applicants submitting via email must indicate the title of the post in the subject  line of the email. Applications should be submitted by close of business on  Friday, 30th September, 2024Those who previously submitted applications  internally are not required to re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be  acknowledged.

Note: The successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding  check before appointment and periodically during employment.

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