Assistant Professor - School of Nursing and Midwifery @ The Aga Khan University Hospital

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University's School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKU-SONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and the developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.

You will be responsible for:

• developing and teaching theoretical, clinical, or laboratory-based courses independently at the Undergraduate and Graduate level
• leading curriculum design and evaluation of courses as assigned, ensuring that the current health care needs are incorporated in the curriculum for courses being reviewed
• participating in curriculum development and teaching courses at other entities of the University in the area of expertise 
• contributing to the curriculum review and innovation, including the use of it to enhance learning and teaching, within and across disciplines
• encouraging students to self-directed learning, identifying their learning problems and adopting strategies for change as needed
• conducting independent and collaborative research studies
• assuming an active and leadership role in the development of policies
• providing consultancy to national and international organisations in the area of expertise or field of interest
• participating in long term strategic planning within the SONAM, Hospital, and other entities of the University
• developing and completing special projects as assigned
• providing technical expertise and assistance in the nursing initiative programmes of Aga Khan Development Network
• undertaking periodic clinical practice at a hospital/health care institution
• ensuring active participation and contribution within assigned committees
• participating in national and international academic conferences/symposiums.

• a Ph.D. in Nursing or a Ph.D. candidate with an “All But Dissertation” status i.e., all Ph.D. coursework completed, a proposal approved and work has begun on the dissertation
• an MScN or MEd degree in addition to BScN from an HEC recognised or reputable foreign university/institution. Specialty in Public Health Nursing will be preferred; however, other specialty will be considered as well
• at least two years of post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience
• ability to define and secure research projects for a competitive grant
• ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and serve as an effective role model
• ability to liaise with other universities and educational institutions
• good knowledge of educational leadership and management
• good teaching skills and knowledge of new teaching methodologies and practices
• should have co-authored at least one research paper in a refereed journal and published at least two other articles/book chapters/a textbook for teaching
• should have attended oral/poster presentations at institutional or national conferences
• strong conceptual and analytical skills
• strong communication skills, both verbal and written along with good interpersonal skills
• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing and the ability to integrate theory into practice
• good planning and organising skills