Associate Professor (Medicine & Surgery)

Full time @Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) in Education
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  • Post Date : September 1, 2026
  • Apply Before : September 11, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 25974
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Education
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Job Title Associate Professor (Medicine & Surgery)
Department Biomedical Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU4
Age 70 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract (depending on the age)
Number of Posts 01
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/03/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Medicine & Surgery through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding I
  3. Master’s Degree in the area of Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding I
  4. An MBCHB (Bachelors of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized awarding I
  5. Registration with relevant professional bod

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Lecturer, or its equivalent.
  3. Evidence of five (5) new recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  • Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  1. Should have acquired research or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  2. Evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. c) Competences

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF to applicationsSept2026@mmu.ac.ug:

 

  • Application letter.
  • A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
  • Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
  • Copy of a National Identity Card
  • Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
  • Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

 

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered.  Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

Applications should be addressed to: –

 

The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level

Fort Portal, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 11th September 2026. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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