Senior Faculty, Social and Community Medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed syllabi, learning materials, case studies, assessments, and teaching resources.
• Ensure integration of community-based learning, ethical practice, and equity-focused content.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes as needed.
• Support curriculum review for SCM modules, ensuring alignment with Social medicine principles, HEC curriculum standards and the MGHD program learning outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in SCM modules as defined in the curriculum.
• Use innovative, evidence-based, and learner-centered teaching methods (case-based learning, field-based inquiry, reflective practice).
• Provide structured academic advising and mentorship to MGHD students.
• Contribute to teaching in other core MGHD modules and across additional CHSM programs including the MBBS CBE program and the Global CBE program.
• Support other UGHE academic units as needed.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the field learning sessions and practicum.
• Contribute in training and supervising field preceptors, community faculty, and site-based mentors.
• Participate in field visits to ensure quality learning experiences and alignment with program objectives.
• Support student projects that generate actionable evidence for local health partners.
• Support other students in practicum support in social medicine and community health.
• Design formative and summative assessments in line with HEC expectations and UGHE assessment policy.
• Ensure alignment with module learning outcomes and MGHD program competencies.
• Participate in internal and external program evaluations, curriculum reviews, and accreditation follow-up including for the MBBS CBE program, the Global CBE and other academic units at UGHE.

Required Qualifications

• Essential: Master’s degree (PhD or equivalent terminal degree preferred) in social medicine, family medicine, community health, global health, public health, health systems, or related disciplines.
• Medical degree or its equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of academic teaching experience at postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, assessment, and educational leadership.
• Strong research record in community health, social medicine, equity, or qualitative/implementation research.
• Experience working in community-embedded or field-based programs in Africa.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentorship skills.

Desirable

• Experience managing or supervising postgraduate practicum programs.
• Prior collaboration with ministries of health, NGOs, or district health systems.
• Strong publication record and evidence of successful grant writing.

Competencies

• Deep understanding of social medicine, equity, and community health systems.
• Expertise in participatory methods and community-based inquiry.
• Strong pedagogical innovation and learner-centered teaching.
• Cultural humility and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership in community partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple modules simultaneously.
• Commitment to UGHE’s mission, vision and values.
• Supervisory responsibilities: module assistants, teaching assistants, and field preceptors; student research and practicum supervision.

Expected Outputs

• Updated and high-quality SCM module syllabi, teaching materials, and assessments.
• At least two SCM modules led or co-led per year.
• Effective supervision of practicum students and field faculty.
• Peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, or implementation research outputs.
• Contribution to annual program reviews and accreditation documentation.
• Strengthened community-based education frameworks and partnerships.