The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Job Openings – February 2025

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The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS offers programs in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS), and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR).

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CUHAS is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

1. The Weill Bugando School of Medicine

1.1. Lecturers

• Department of General Surgery: 1 Post
• Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma: 2 Posts
• Department of Paediatrics and Child Health: 2 Posts
• Department of Radiology: 1 Post
• Department of Anaesthesia: 1 Post
• Department of Emergency Medicine: 1 Post

i. Qualifications

• Holder of a Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent degree with a GPA of 4 and above or with an average of B+ grade from a recognized institution, plus a GPA of 3.5 and above from undergraduate studies. Must be registered by the respective Council/Board.
• Teaching experience of 2 years is an added advantage.

ii. General Attributes

• Adherence to professional ethics and conduct.
• Ability to design, set, administer, and supervise different assessment items.
• Ability to recognize students having difficulties, intervene, and provide help and support.
• Ability to mark student scripts and coursework assessment items and provide feedback.
• Computer skills and application.
• Ability to prepare and deliver own teaching materials.
• Potential to be a good role model and steer students toward dedication to learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Ability to carry out independent research and provide feedback.
• Ability to supervise research and other knowledge-generating and development activities.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and stress resistance.
• Personal organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

iii. Duties and Responsibilities
a. Main Purpose of the Post

• Effective teaching.
• Knowledge advancement through research.
• Delivery of quality services.
• Effective realization of the institution’s mission.

b. Key Functions
i. Teaching

• Deliver face-to-face teaching, including lectures, small group tutorials, seminars, and bedside teaching (where appropriate) across a range of student backgrounds, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and interns.
• Participate in the preparation and organization of undergraduate and postgraduate core teaching and assessment programs, including organizing journal clubs.
• Develop online teaching materials and other online resources.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching and innovative teaching methods that encourage student participation, problem-solving, and content that reflects changes in research.
• Participate in curricula reform as necessary in the context of expanding medical knowledge, taking an active part in developing new courses.
• Promote integrated teaching for medical and other students during lectures, tutorials, and clinical teaching.
• Take part in university examinations by preparing and administering exam questions, participating in viva voce, and marking exam papers and students’ coursework.
• Strive for the holistic development of the student by providing sound knowledge, the highest analytical ability, and instilling ethical and moral values.
• Undertake a pastoral role as an academic advisor to students.

ii. Research

• Conduct high-quality research in the area of specialization and interest and actively contribute to the institution’s research profile.
• Take advantage of locally available research funds to conduct research of national priority.
• Pursue external funding to the extent possible.
• Publish at least one paper annually in high-impact professional and scientific journals.
• Develop and maintain a competitive research group in a recognized area of research in health and allied sciences.
• Supervise and guide students as well as junior staff members of the department in research projects involving health sciences.
• Develop an educational research portfolio in an area relating to local needs and study for a higher degree in medical education.
• Disseminate research findings both nationally and internationally.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other institutions of higher learning in research.

iii. Clinical Service and Teaching

• Participate in the delivery of services in the area of specialization.
• Maintain active registration to practice medicine as regulated by the Medical Council and perform clinical duties.
• Ensure in the course of clinical training of medical and other students that the students:
  • Master the art of history-taking.
  • Master the art of physical examination.
  • Can suggest appropriate investigations.
  • Carry out simple lab tests in a side-room setting.
  • Make tentative conclusions and venture a differential diagnosis and possible treatment.
  • Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to the patient and choose the most appropriate one.
  • Communicate clinical findings in writing effectively and as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Adjust actions in relation to other findings or actions of others.
  • Manage one’s own time and the time of others effectively.
• Provide supervision in case assignment to medical students, residents, and AMOs, including signing off on charts as necessary.
• Ensure patients under your care are examined properly to obtain information about their physical and mental condition.
• Ensure appropriate diagnostic tests are ordered.
• Assist students and residents in the interpretation of diagnostic tests, indicating their deviations from normal.
• Assist in making tentative diagnoses and decisions about the management and treatment of patients under your care.
• Ensure patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination, are obtained, compiled, and recorded.
• Provide young physicians with assistance during complicated medical procedures.
• Perform therapeutic procedures that are beyond the competence of doctors under your care.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and procedures to be undertaken.
• Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds, updating charts and ordering therapy.
• Act on all cases referred to your care by other service providers within and outside BMC.
• Assist in internal quality control within the area of specialization.
• Provide quality medical care according to standards established by the BMC and CUHAS committee on quality assurance.
• Be available to participate in providing continuity for hospital in-patient management.
• Conduct and encourage students and junior staff to attend admission rounds.
• Conduct oneself in a manner that upholds ethical principles befitting a health provider.

iv. Student and Staff Administration

• Participate actively in departmental administrative tasks in areas like student admissions, induction courses, departmental committees, and faculty board meetings when called upon to do so.
• Manage and supervise junior staff in the department and be prepared to take up the role of head of the department when called upon to do so.
• Participate in departmental, professional conferences, and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
• Establish collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial, and public organizations and institutions of higher learning.
• Make yourself accessible to students and ensure you are available during office hours; otherwise, your whereabouts should be known to peers/Head of Department.
• Observe university policies and procedures.
• Provide performance appraisal (or confidential) reports timely as may be requested by the department from time to time.
• Assist in identifying internal and external examiners for courses under your care.

2. Institute of Allied Health Sciences

2.1. Tutor

• School of Diagnostic Radiography: 1 Post

i. Qualifications

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging or equivalent qualifications with a score of at least B in the relevant subject, plus a GPA of 3.5 and above. Must be registered by the respective Council/Board.

ii. General Attributes

• Adherence to professional ethics and conduct.
• Ability to design, set, administer, and supervise different assessment items.
• Ability to recognize students having difficulties, intervene, and provide help and support.
• Ability to mark student scripts and coursework assessment items and provide feedback.
• Computer skills and application.
• Ability to prepare and deliver own teaching materials.
• Potential to be a good role model and steer students toward dedication to learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and stress resistance.
• Personal organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

iii. Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching diploma students.
• Conducting tutorials and supervising seminars for undergraduate students.
• Preparing materials and equipment required for practical exercises and class sessions.
• Conducting practical exercises for students in the department under close supervision.
• Assisting in all technical duties requiring a higher degree of planning, design, and organization of practicals for diploma and undergraduate students.
• Assisting in research and development activities, including consultancy activities.
• Planning and supervising the maintenance of laboratory facilities/equipment.
• Assisting seniors in administrative duties.
• Performing any other assignments as may be assigned by seniors.

Remuneration

Successful candidates will be offered competitive packages and benefits in accordance with their qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.

Applications

• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
• Applications must be typed in English.
• All application letters must be accompanied by detailed and current curriculum vitae, all relevant certificates, and full transcripts. For applicants with foreign certificates, recognition by TCU must be attached.
• Names and valid addresses (and phone numbers or emails) of 3 credible referees must be provided.
• For applicants sending their applications through email, all documents must be attached as one PDF document.
• The deadline is 28th February 2025 at 04:30 pm.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Applications must be addressed and sent to:

Vice Chancellor
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
P.O. Box 1464
Mwanza, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]