Associate Professor – Department of Community Health Sciences

Associate Professor – Department of Community Health Sciences

Entity: Medical College

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) at Aga Khan University (AKU) is one of the leading public health institutions in the region, committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The department plays a key role in advancing public health knowledge and practice through innovative teaching, interdisciplinary research, and evidence-based policy engagement.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Community Health Sciences is inviting applications for the position of Associate Professors from outstanding and ambitious candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, advocacy, and policy initiatives in Reproductive Health and related disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver educational curricula for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students in Reproductive Health.
• Develop and update specialized educational programs to support continuing professional education.
• Lead the development of innovative research programs in Reproductive Health and actively contribute to ongoing research initiatives.
• Secure research funding through grant writing and development of competitive proposals.
• Identify and leverage national and international funding opportunities to strengthen research and training programs.
• Advocate for policies related to reproductive and child health, maternal and newborn health, and gender equity.
• Engage with policymakers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Facilitate the translation of research findings into strategies and interventions that improve maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes.
• Contribute to strengthening departmental capacity in advocacy, research, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in teaching and research activities across the various sections of the Department of Community Health Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

Applicants should possess:

• A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, MBBS with advanced postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent) in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated academic experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• A strong record of research, scholarly publications, and successful grant acquisition.
• Experience in reproductive health, maternal and child health, health systems, policy engagement, or related areas.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentorship skills

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.