Assistant Professor in Public Health
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About the Role
The Institute of Public Health at UAE University seeks a full-time faculty member to contribute to teaching, research, and community engagement in public health. Candidates must hold a medical degree and specialty certification in public health, with academic and research experience.
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Responsibilities
- Teach and train in public health disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Conduct and collaborate on public health research projects, secure funding, and publish findings
- Contribute to public health policy and program development to enhance community health outcomes
- Engage with community and stakeholders, including government and non governmental organizations
- Provide consultancy and capacity building to strengthen public health systems
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD) and specialty certification in Public Health (Arab Board, ACOEM, FPH, or equivalent)
- Public health practice, academic and research experience
- At least three years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels, including curriculum design and student supervision
- Track record of conducting and supervising research, securing funding, and publishing in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to serve as principal investigator in research projects relevant to UAE communities
- PhD in Public Health or Epidemiology preferred
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Job Description
- The Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, is seeking a full time faculty member to contribute to its academic, research, and community engagement initiatives.
- The role focuses on public health, epidemiology, disease prevention and management, infectious disease control, injury prevention and safety promotion, surveillance, immunizations, emergency preparedness, health promotion and policy, and occupation and environmental health.
- We are looking for a candidate with strong training, experience, and a proven track record in addressing public health challenges at local, national, and global levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Training in public health disciplines.
- Research & Publications in priority health areas.
- Public Health Policy & Program Development to enhance community health outcomes.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement with government and non governmental organizations.
- Consultancy & Capacity Building to strengthen public health systems.
Minimum Qualification
- The applicant must hold a medical degree and should have a specialty certification (Public Health consultant/specialist) by the Arab Board, ACOEM (US), FPH (UK), or equivalent medical board from Europe, Australasia, or South Africa.
- Applicants should have public health practice, academic and research experience, and overall academic experience with teaching and impactful research productivity.
Preferred Qualification
- In addition to MBBS (MD) – PhD in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent field.
Expected Skills
- Applicants should have a track record (at least three years) in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including designing curricula, overseeing courses, and supervising student projects.
- The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, including the MPH and PhD programs as well as professional training.
- The candidate should be accomplished in conducting and supervising research projects.
- It is expected that (s)he will conduct and collaborate on public health research projects, secure funding, and publish findings in peer reviewed journals.
- A key requirement is the ability to serve as the principal investigator in research projects relevant to the health of the communities in the UAE.
- Particular skills in developing strong links and collaborations with other educational establishments, health authorities, government agencies, and other institutions in the UAE and the wider region will be considered a significant advantage.
- Experience in international collaboration is preferred.
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