Job Title: Instructor / Assistant Lecturer – Biochemistry / Microbiology
Organisation: Aga Khan University
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. AKU has offers academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.
Job Summary: Teach undergraduate courses. Actively contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication. Provide student mentorship, counselling, and academic support. Contribute to academic administration and program development offered by SONAM. Maintain active clinical practice and professional development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses.
- Actively contribute to the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication.
- Provide student mentorship, counselling, and academic support.
- Contribute to academic administration and program development offered by SONAM.
- Maintain active clinical practice and professional development.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- For the Biochemistry / Microbiology position: Master of Science in Biochemistry or Microbiology and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education and PhD qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body, where applicable.
- Other collective requirements
- A current practicing license.
- At least two (2) years of clinical/teaching experience in a hospital or academic institution.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications, and copies of professional certificates in one document to hr.uganda@aku.edu by July 17, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 17th July 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24