Job scope of an academic staff of UOC include the following:

1. Teaching responsibilities

• To undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation, and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials, and practical/ bed side teaching; consultation with students.
• To invigilate the examination and conduct student assessment.
• To Participate and contribute to high quality assurance program and curriculum development.
• To Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimize student learning as well as to motivate them.
• To Support in evidence-based research project work of undergraduate students

2. Student personality development, student support / supervision

• To be a mentor/ academic supervisor to a group/s of student.
• To be convenor of at least one co / extra-curriculum activities for students

3. Administration / service to UOC

• To undertake and contribute to administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participating in committees, and working groups within the Department, Faculty and University.
• To Participate in continuous professional development activities.
• To Assist in establishing linkages with external organizations/ professional bodies in academic related matters.
• To be a course coordinator
• To conduct student Interviews
• To participate in University/faculty Promotional activities like career fair and educational fair

4. Clinical services (Clinical lecturers only)

• To Provide clinical /patient care services as requested by training / Ministry of Health hospital/clinic. (Minimum 4 hours/week)

5. Contribution to society, professional body, corporate etc.

• Contribute to professional consultancy & networking – international & local, as approved by Dean of Medicine. 6. Research & self-development
• To participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and training of peers
• To support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher.

7. Other duties as directed by Dean of Medicine.

• Master Degree or PHD from a recognised university preferably in respective discipline of study
• At least 5 to 10 years experience in teaching at College/University level
• Research and publication proven track record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with MQA and MOHE requirements is an added advantage