Job Vacancies at Aga Khan University 2026
1. Lecturer/Senior Instructor- School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM)
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Lecturer/Senior Instructor to contribute to the provision of high-quality teaching and research in our growing School of Nursing and Midwifery in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The appointee will teach the students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, research and other academic activities.
As a teacher, the appointee will be expected to be a facilitator and a mentor, who is able to impart knowledge and skills required for quality nursing practice and inculcate positive attitude to students. He/she should demonstrate abilities to engage students actively in teaching and learning and become lifelong learners and leaders in their communities. The university is therefore, seeking for an innovative and creative lecturer/Senior Instructor who will assume various responsibilities including:
Responsibilities
- Implement the curriculum as approved by curriculum committee and regulatory authorities’ jurisdiction.
- Teach in classroom and clinical areas as assigned by the Associate Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.
- Prepare a master plan of clinical placements for students and disseminate as required.
- Monitor theoretical and clinical teaching activities.
- Provide academic support to students and colleagues. E.g., supervise and evaluate (peer-review) faculty performance as required; monitor faculty teaching and clinical hours to determine fair distribution of teaching loads.
- Compile all academic results and clinical evaluations at the end of the term, within given deadlines.
- Work with curriculum committee to improve courses based on feedback received.
- Ensure the quality of clinical learning opportunities for the various programmes (e.g., securing learning sights, preceptors etc)
- Initiate and maintain collaborations with clinical facilities.
- Actively participate in building the body of nursing knowledge through research and publication.
- Continuously improve the quality of own practice and keep abreast of academic discipline.
- Actively participate in the management and administrative activities of the University.
- Actively contribute to the development of the nursing profession nationally and regionally.
- Plan and/or assist with university ceremonies and functions pertaining to academic and social events.
- Orient new teachers to the programme and give necessary support and guidance.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Associate Dean, SONAM-Tanzania.
Requirements
- A doctorate degree in the relevant field
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience as a Lecturer and 5 years and above clinical experience
- Expertise in relevant nursing/midwifery field
- A well-established record of research and publications
- Experience with curriculum and course development an added advantage
- Diploma or Certificate in education or its equivalent
- Current Registration with the Nursing Regulatory Body
- Good interpersonal/communication skills
- Good understanding of computer software’s and technology and digital teaching
- Ability to teach through a variety of strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Good organization and Counselling skills
To Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please send your application package which should include an application letter and an updated CV to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visithttp://www.aku.edu
📩 CLICK HERE TO APPLY2. PhD Students (2 Vacancies)
Antenatal care (ANC) offers crucial opportunities for enhancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among pregnant women, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite efforts, SSA women encounter persistent barriers to accessing comprehensive SRHR services, exacerbated by climate change (CC) impacts such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. In urban Tanzania, where ANC coverage is high, there’s a need for tailored ANC services sensitive to CC and urbanization challenges. This project, dubbed the CC-ANC Project, aims to develop and implement context-specific ANC guidelines in Dar es Salaam. It involves four stages: situation analysis and assessment, co-creation of guidelines, implementation, and evaluation. Lessons learned will inform future interventions for improved CC-responsive ANC in urban settings
Responsibilities
- In addition to completing the PhD research project under supervision, the candidate will, as part of the PhD programme at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), be expected to
- Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education as prescribed by MUHAS.
- Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
- Write an article-based PhD thesis (3-4 peer-reviewed publications) based on your project.
- Demonstrate their interest in the project, as well as their ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a team player.
Requirements
- A relevant Master’s degree, e.g., Public Health, Global Health, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, or similar fields. (1st applicant).
- Qualifications and experience working with qualitative methods and data, specifically ethnography and ethnographic methodologies (1st applicant).
- Relevant master’s degree, e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Medicine, or similar fields (2nd applicant).
- Experience conducting qualitative research in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Practical experience in the field of public health, with specific experience in maternal/reproductive health being an added advantage.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, intrapartum, and antenatal care challenges in Tanzania.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed academic papers.
- Reside in Dar es Salaam or be willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam for the three-year duration of the project.
- Possess strong analytical skills, outstanding organizational skills, and a drive to be part of a research project and public health innovation efforts.
To Apply
Please submit your application, clearly indicating your skills, qualifications, and experience, along with a cover letter detailing your motivation for contributing to the project. Include copies of relevant academic certificates and contact details of three professional referees.
Send your application via email to hr.tanzania@aku.edu , Human Resources Department, The Aga Khan University, Tanzania. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
