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MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

In the quest to meet national and global human resource needs in a Responsible, Accountable, Relevant, and Ethical (RARE) way, Mulungushi University has set itself on a firm expansion trajectory. Arising from that, vacancies have arisen for lecturers.

The lecturers so employed will be expected to participate in teaching (full time and distance learning), research, consultancy and service to community.

Mulungushi University is thus inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following vacant academic positions:-

1.0               SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

1.1.             LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS (01)

             Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 05 Credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics degree from a reputable and accredited University

·         A minimum of a taught Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics degree or equivalent from a reputable and accredited University

·         Computer literate

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write scholarly publications

·         A PhD in Mathematics and Statistics will be preferred

·         At least three (03) years teaching experience at College or University level will be an added advantage

1.2         LECTURER IN PHYSICS (01)

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with 05 Credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor’s degree in Physics from a reputable and accredited University

·         A minimum of a taught Master’s degree in Physics from a reputable and accredited University

·         A PhD in Physics will be preferred

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write publications

·         Computer literate

·         At least 2 years teaching experience at College or University level or will be an added advantage

1.4        LECTURER IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (01 position) – Re-advertised

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 05 Credits or better

·       An earned BSc degree in Chemistry from a reputable and accredited University

·       A Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from a reputable and accredited University

·       A PhD in Organic Chemistry will be preferred

·       Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write publications

·       Computer literate

·       At least 2 years teaching experience at College or University level or will be an added  

advantage

1.5         LECTURER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (01) – Re-advertised

Qualifications

·       Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 05 Credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable and accredited University

·         MSc in Civil Engineering from a reputable and accredited University or equivalent

·         A PhD in Civil Engineering will be preferred

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write publications

·         Computer literate

·         2 years Teaching experience at College or University level or industrial practice will be an added advantage

2.0        SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

            2.1        LECTURER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (02) – Re-advertised

Job Purpose

To participate in teaching both (full time and distance learning) research, consultancy and service to community.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 School Certificate with five (05) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from a reputable and accredited University

·         A minimum of a taught Master’s degree in Public Administration from a reputable and accredited University

·         A PhD in Public Administration will be preferred

·         At least three (03) years teaching experience at College or University level will be an added advantage

2.2        LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE with a bias in International Relations (01)

Job Purpose

To participate in teaching both (full time and distance learning) research, consultancy and service to community.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 School Certificate with five (05) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from a reputable and accredited University

·         A minimum of a taught Master’s degree in Political Science from a reputable and accredited University

·         A PhD in Political Science will be preferred

·         Must have three years teaching experience at College or University will be an added advantage

3.0               SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

3.1        LECTURER IN LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES (01 position) – Re-advertised

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 05 Credits or better

·      An earned full-time taught Bachelor of Arts with Education degree in Linguistics and African Languages from a reputable and accredited University

·      A full-time taught Master of Arts degree in Linguistics and African Languages from a reputable and accredited University

·      A PhD in Linguistics and African Languages will be preferred

·      Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write publications

·      Computer literate

·      At least 2 years teaching experience at College or University level will be an added advantage

4.0        SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

            4.1        LECTURER IN INTERNAL MEDICINE (01)

         Purpose:     To teach, conduct research and carry out academic related responsibilities.

Qualifications 

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent  from a reputable and accredited University

·         Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine or equivalent from a reputable and accredited University or Member of the Royal College of Physicians  (MRCP) or equivalent

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Must be computer literate

·         Teaching experience in a Higher Learning Institution will be an added advantage 

·         Proof of research and publications will be an added advantage

·         Possession of a PhD in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

4.2     LECTURER IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY (01)

Purpose:              To teach, conduct research and carry out academic related responsibilities.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent  from a reputable and accredited University

·         Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent from  a reputable and accredited University or Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) or equivalent

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Must be computer literate

·         Teaching experience in a Higher Learning Institution will be an added advantage 

·         Proof of research and publications will be an added advantage

·         Possession of a PhD in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

4.3    LECTURER IN PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH (01)

Purpose:    To teach, conduct research and carry out academic related responsibilities.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent  from a reputable and accredited University

·         Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent from  a reputable and accredited University or Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Must be computer literate

·         Teaching experience in a Higher Learning Institution will be an added advantage 

·         Proof of research and publications will be an added advantage

·         Possession of a PhD in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

4.4            LECTURER IN PHARMACEUTICS (01)

Purpose:     To teach, conduct research and carry out academic related responsibilities.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a reputable and accredited University

·         Minimum of Master of Science in Pharmaceutics or in a related field from a  reputable and accredited University

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Teaching experience in a Higher Learning Institution will be an added advantage 

·         Must be computer literate

·         Proof of research and publications will be an added advantage

·         Possession of a PhD in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

4.5     LECTURER IN PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY (01)

Purpose:   To teach, conduct research and carry out academic related responsibilities.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         An earned Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or related field from a reputable and accredited University

·         Minimum of Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a  reputable and accredited University

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Teaching experience in a Higher Learning Institution will be an added advantage 

·         Must be computer literate

·         Proof of research and publications will be an added advantage

·         Possession of a PhD in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage

 4.6      PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (02)

Purpose:  To work with students in demonstration and simulation in the laboratory.

Qualifications

·         Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better

·         Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

·         An earned Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from a reputable and accredited University

·         Possession of a valid practicing license from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)

·         Must be computer literate

·         Relevant work experience will be an added advantage

5.0        LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

            5.1        SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT (01)

            Job purpose:    To superintend over Library Assistants and be the

Link between Assistant Librarian and Library Assistants in the execution of general duties in the public and technical services sections of the University Library.

Qualifications

(i)                   General Education: Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better

(ii)                 Technical & Vocation: Diploma in Library Studies (Dip. Lib.) from a recognized Institution

(iii)                Must be Computer Literate

(iv)               Age:    At least 25 years old

(v)                 Experience:      Two year working experience in a busy Library

How to Apply:

All applications will be subjected to confidentiality and should comprise a Curriculum Vitae, certified photocopies of academic and professional qualifications, transcripts and any such other material as the applicant may wish to submit. The CV must give full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, current employment status and work experience, date of availability, active mobile number, e-mail address, names and addresses of three referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one  character referee.

Send your application letters to:

The Registrar

Mulungushi University

P O Box 80415

KABWE

The closing date for receipt of application letters is Friday, 16^th August, 2019.

Mulungushi University is an equal opportunity employer and all are encouraged to apply.

Professor Oliver Saasa

Chancellor of Mulungushi University

Oliver Saasa the Chancellor of Mulungushi University is Professor of International Economic Relations and Managing Consultant/CEO of Premier Consult Limited, a social, business and economic consulting Firm based in Lusaka. Before he joined the Consulting World in 2000 by setting up his own firm, Prof. Saasa served for 12 years as the Director of the Institute of Economic and Social Research at the University of Zambia. Before that, he was Head of the Department of Development Studies at the same University. During his 21-year academic career with the University of Zambia, he served for the most part in the University Senate and as member of some of the University Council committees. He was promoted to the rank of Professor in 1994.

A Rhodes Scholar, Prof. Saasa obtained his doctorate in 1983 from Southampton University in the UK. His doctoral thesis is on the regulation of transnational corporation in developing countries: A Comparative Analysis of national policy-making towards international investment in Zambia and Tanzania.

Prof. Saasa has published widely in the field of trade, international economic relations and economic development, concentrating in earlier years on regional integration and trade promotion in Southern Africa. In the past 15 years, he has released several publications on the relations between developed and developing countries, focusing primarily on aid flows and donor-recipient structures for aid management. His most recent publications include the book published in Sweden, Aid and Poverty Reduction in Zambia: Mission Unaccomplished, a highly acclaimed publication in the field of aid relationships and effectiveness.

Prof. Saasa has served as a consultant for many regional and international organisations that include the World Bank, OECD, UNDP, UNICEF, USAID, EU, UNCTAD, Sida, IFAD, NORAD, GIZ, JICA, DfID, Danida, COMESA, and SADC, mainly evaluating their programme and project support to Southern Africa and Zambia. Prof. Saasa serves on many boards at both national and international levels. These include the National Governing Council of the APRM (Zambia); Zambia Railways Limited Board of Director where he is Vice-Chair; Public Service Pensions Fund (Zambia); Stanbic Bank; and Governing Council of the International Africa Institute (UK), and African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS). Lastly, Prof. Saasa was hired by the Zambian Government to prepare Zambia’s Aid Policy and Strategy and did put together on behalf of the Ministry of Finance the country’s Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP).