The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international University, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research relevant to the countries, and operates 7 hospitals and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has close to 4,000 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access.

An excellent opportunity exists for you to join The Aga Khan University, in the position of an Associate Professor.

This is a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Associate Professor - School of Nursingand Midwifery (SONAM), Tanzania

Responsibilities or duties

The Associate Professor will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, clinical instruction, and academic leadership in nursing and midwifery education.

Qualifications or requirements 

• A doctorate degree (PhD) in Nursing/Midwifery or a related field in Reproductive, Maternal and child health
• Expertise in relevant nursing/midwifery field
• Diploma or Certificate in education or its equivalent
• Current Registration with the Nursing and/or Midwifery Regulatory Body
• Good interpersonal/communication skills
• Good understanding of computer software and technology, and digital teaching
• Ability to teach through a variety of strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• Good organization and Counselling skills

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience as an Assistant Professor and 5 years and above clinical experience in nursing/midwifery/maternal and child health
• A well-established record of research and publications, preferably in nursing, midwifery, reproductive and maternal health
• Experience with curriculum and course development an added advantage

• Implement the curriculum as approved by curriculum committee and regulatory authorities’ jurisdiction.
• Teach in classroom and clinical areas as assigned by the Vice Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.
• Prepare a master plan of clinical placements for students and disseminate as required.
• Monitor theoretical and clinical teaching activities.
• Provide academic support to students and colleagues.
• Compile all academic results and clinical evaluations of students within given deadlines.
• Work with curriculum committee to improve courses based on feedback received.
• Ensure the quality of clinical learning opportunities for the various programmes (e.g., securing learning sights, preceptors etc.)
• Initiate and maintain collaborations with clinical facilities and other partners relevant to teaching and research.
• Actively participate in building the body of midwifery and nursing knowledge through research and publication.
• Continuously improve the quality of own practice and keep abreast of academic discipline.
• Actively participate in the management and administrative activities of the University.
• Actively contributes to the development of the nursing/midwifery profession nationally and regionally.
• Plan and/or assist with university ceremonies and functions pertaining to academic and social events.
• Orient new teachers to the programme and give necessary support and guidance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Vice Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.

• Interpersonal/communication skills
• Computer software and technology proficiency
• Digital teaching skills
• Ability to teach through a variety of strategies
• Organization skills
• Counselling skills

• Doctorate degree (PhD) in Nursing/Midwifery or a related field in Reproductive, Maternal and child health
• Expertise in relevant nursing/midwifery field
• Diploma or Certificate in education or its equivalent
• Current Registration with the Nursing and/or Midwifery Regulatory Body