Dean- Faculty of Medicine
2025-06-20T15:19:18+00:00
Lusaka Apex Medical University Limited ( LAMUL )
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Teachers & Education
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
JOB PURPOSE
The Dean is a senior leadership role, responsible for the overall academic and administrative management of the designated Faculty. The role involves ensuring the smooth running of academic and research programmes, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and strategic growth. The Dean plays a critical role in shaping the Faculty’s long-term vision, advancing academic standards, and securing resources for both teaching and research initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates and compiles the Budget for the departments under his/ her supervision upon receipt of submissions and proposals from subordinates for incorporation into the Faculty budget once approved.
2. Participates in the formulation and/or reviews of policies and procedures governing the operation of the Faculty, including work manuals and related documentation in order to have in place a sound framework and foundation to achieve the Faculty plans and objectives.
3. Supervises teaching activities in assigned departments of the Faculty, including setting examinations, marking and publication of results in conformity with set teaching and practice standards and methodologies according to each respective area of specialization for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
4. Spearheads the development and review of curricula of courses run by Departments supervised to meet the demands of the industry/society regularly in keeping with trends and improvements in technology and research findings in the field of Medicine.
5. Oversees the enrolment of students and superintends over the registration process to ensure accountability and that programmes are sufficiently subscribed for effective planning in areas of responsibility.
6. Stimulates and Spearheads research activities to generate new knowledge, mobilizing resources, coordinating and supervising all research activities with the aid of subordinates, ensuring that research results are published and disseminated through journals, conferences, seminars.
7. Prepares quarterly and annual operational performance reports highlighting achievements and challenges against set objectives and plans.
8. Mentor students and staff in the Faculty of Medicine so that they are able to achieve their highest potential.
9. Develop and provide social programmes and support for students to aid learning in liaison with Deans of other faculties within the institution and other relevant academic and non-academic Departments.
10. Collaborates on a regular basis through established fora and own initiative with other Faculties/departments in order to inter change knowledge and ideas for the good of the Institution.
11. Keeps up-to-date with relevant student and/or teaching resources, including appropriate modern tools and techniques to ensure provision of high quality services and efficient running of the departments supervised.
12. Oversees the preparation, administration and marking of the final examinations as well as conducting of periodic tests and assignments for continuous assessment of students for courses run by department supervised.
13. Initiates and takes part in outreach programmes aimed at providing a service to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities offering free treatment, education and support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Full Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent
- MB ChB.
- MMED or its equivalent
- PHD in the relevant Clinical field is added advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 10 years of Experience at Senior Clinical Consultant level.
- 7 years of Experience at Senior Lecturer level.
1. Coordinates and compiles the Budget for the departments under his/ her supervision upon receipt of submissions and proposals from subordinates for incorporation into the Faculty budget once approved. 2. Participates in the formulation and/or reviews of policies and procedures governing the operation of the Faculty, including work manuals and related documentation in order to have in place a sound framework and foundation to achieve the Faculty plans and objectives. 3. Supervises teaching activities in assigned departments of the Faculty, including setting examinations, marking and publication of results in conformity with set teaching and practice standards and methodologies according to each respective area of specialization for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 4. Spearheads the development and review of curricula of courses run by Departments supervised to meet the demands of the industry/society regularly in keeping with trends and improvements in technology and research findings in the field of Medicine. 5. Oversees the enrolment of students and superintends over the registration process to ensure accountability and that programmes are sufficiently subscribed for effective planning in areas of responsibility. 6. Stimulates and Spearheads research activities to generate new knowledge, mobilizing resources, coordinating and supervising all research activities with the aid of subordinates, ensuring that research results are published and disseminated through journals, conferences, seminars. 7. Prepares quarterly and annual operational performance reports highlighting achievements and challenges against set objectives and plans. 8. Mentor students and staff in the Faculty of Medicine so that they are able to achieve their highest potential. 9. Develop and provide social programmes and support for students to aid learning in liaison with Deans of other faculties within the institution and other relevant academic and non-academic Departments. 10. Collaborates on a regular basis through established fora and own initiative with other Faculties/departments in order to inter change knowledge and ideas for the good of the Institution. 11. Keeps up-to-date with relevant student and/or teaching resources, including appropriate modern tools and techniques to ensure provision of high quality services and efficient running of the departments supervised. 12. Oversees the preparation, administration and marking of the final examinations as well as conducting of periodic tests and assignments for continuous assessment of students for courses run by department supervised. 13. Initiates and takes part in outreach programmes aimed at providing a service to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities offering free treatment, education and support.
QUALIFICATIONS Full Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent MB ChB. MMED or its equivalent PHD in the relevant Clinical field is added advantage EXPERIENCE 10 years of Experience at Senior Clinical Consultant level. 7 years of Experience at Senior Lecturer level.
QUALIFICATIONS Full Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent MB ChB. MMED or its equivalent PHD in the relevant Clinical field is added advantage EXPERIENCE 10 years of Experience at Senior Clinical Consultant level. 7 years of Experience at Senior Lecturer level.
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Vacancy title:
Dean- Faculty of Medicine
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]
Jobs at:
Lusaka Apex Medical University Limited ( LAMUL )
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
The Dean is a senior leadership role, responsible for the overall academic and administrative management of the designated Faculty. The role involves ensuring the smooth running of academic and research programmes, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and strategic growth. The Dean plays a critical role in shaping the Faculty’s long-term vision, advancing academic standards, and securing resources for both teaching and research initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates and compiles the Budget for the departments under his/ her supervision upon receipt of submissions and proposals from subordinates for incorporation into the Faculty budget once approved.
2. Participates in the formulation and/or reviews of policies and procedures governing the operation of the Faculty, including work manuals and related documentation in order to have in place a sound framework and foundation to achieve the Faculty plans and objectives.
3. Supervises teaching activities in assigned departments of the Faculty, including setting examinations, marking and publication of results in conformity with set teaching and practice standards and methodologies according to each respective area of specialization for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
4. Spearheads the development and review of curricula of courses run by Departments supervised to meet the demands of the industry/society regularly in keeping with trends and improvements in technology and research findings in the field of Medicine.
5. Oversees the enrolment of students and superintends over the registration process to ensure accountability and that programmes are sufficiently subscribed for effective planning in areas of responsibility.
6. Stimulates and Spearheads research activities to generate new knowledge, mobilizing resources, coordinating and supervising all research activities with the aid of subordinates, ensuring that research results are published and disseminated through journals, conferences, seminars.
7. Prepares quarterly and annual operational performance reports highlighting achievements and challenges against set objectives and plans.
8. Mentor students and staff in the Faculty of Medicine so that they are able to achieve their highest potential.
9. Develop and provide social programmes and support for students to aid learning in liaison with Deans of other faculties within the institution and other relevant academic and non-academic Departments.
10. Collaborates on a regular basis through established fora and own initiative with other Faculties/departments in order to inter change knowledge and ideas for the good of the Institution.
11. Keeps up-to-date with relevant student and/or teaching resources, including appropriate modern tools and techniques to ensure provision of high quality services and efficient running of the departments supervised.
12. Oversees the preparation, administration and marking of the final examinations as well as conducting of periodic tests and assignments for continuous assessment of students for courses run by department supervised.
13. Initiates and takes part in outreach programmes aimed at providing a service to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities offering free treatment, education and support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Full Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent
- MB ChB.
- MMED or its equivalent
- PHD in the relevant Clinical field is added advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 10 years of Experience at Senior Clinical Consultant level.
- 7 years of Experience at Senior Lecturer level.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: professional certificate
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- Lusaka Apex Medical University
- P O Box 31909
- M, Hillview Park,
- Kasama Road
- Libala South
- Lusaka
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- Closing date: 30th JUNE 2025
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- Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
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