DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
POST NO. 0998
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER
The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the above post:
REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must have a minimum of MSc in Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacy with an undergraduate of Bachelors of Pharmacy. A PhD holder must have a minimum of six (6) months of teaching experience while a Masters Degree holder much have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in institution(s) of higher learning. The applicant should have evidence of research experience with publications and/or research reports. Evidence of working in general and specialized wards, and experience with digital technology solutions used in clinical areas will be added advantage. The candidate should be a pharmacist with a valid registration with Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council (LMDPC).
DUTIES:
The successful appointee will be expected to:
o Teach pharmacology and therapeutics, and clinical pharmacy.
o Carry out clinical supervision at the clinical sites (general and specialized wards including ICU, oncology and renal unit etc.).
o Collaborate with practicing pharmacists for joint supervision of pharmacy interns.
o Monitor and assess student clinical practical performance and portfolio compilation.
o Take leadership in their area of specialization so that they can mentor young professionals’ development, research and publication.
o Participate in stewardship programmes in hospitals e.g. AMR, PV etc.
o Expose students to current digital technology solutions used in clinical areas e.g. CanReg, DHIS2, E-register etc.
o Supervise students’ dissertations
o Engage in research and curriculum development
o Design and oversee pharmacology laboratory practicals and do community services.
The candidate will also be expected to perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the department including administrative work.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms for locals and contract/gratuitable for non-locals subject to completion of probation.
REMUNERATION:
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES:
- Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
- Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
Lesotho
Closing date for receiving full applications for the position above is the 28th August, 2023.
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFIED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.