Lecturers - College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) seeks to identify experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

FULL TIME LECTURER

Clinical Pharmacokinetics (2 posts) – BSc & Post Diploma
Epidemiology (1 post)
Pharmacologist (2 posts)
Pharmaceutics (1 post)

CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF NURSING

WESTERN CAMPUS – MONTEGO BAY

Full Time Lecturer - Midwifery (3 posts)

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidates should ideally possess a PhD in the specific field or at least a Master's Degree/Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching as well as research, and show evidence of successful educational/training practice. The candidate will offer teaching through a variety of means including lectures, practicals, small group tutorials, problem-based learning, and 'e-learning' initiatives, and will be expected to innovate in each of these areas. A minimum of three (3) years industry experience would be an advantage.

Additionally, the candidate should:

have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate/postgraduate levels in a tertiary institution
be engaged in relevant research and community service
be a member of a professional organization and have an interest in developing services to industry and the public at large

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

PAPINE CAMPUS

Clinic Duty Coordinator

Clinic Duty is application of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills gained from the Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutic Modules that train pharmacy students in the principle of pharmaceutical care.

The Clinic Duty Coordinator will be required to assist lecturers in the training of pharmacy students in order to gain first-hand experience with patients, their disease state/condition, medication and disease management progression. The incumbent will be also be required to schedule students and lecturers for Clinic Duty sessions as well as to evaluate the Clinic Duty activities throughout the specified time of the semester.

Requirements:

The preferred applicant should possess:

A Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution;
Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica;
Knowledge of subject matter, appropriate course content, current trends and methodologies in education and pharmacy;
Knowledge of computer based technology, pharmacy regulations and legal issues for practice and education, drug control issues and procedures;
Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to represent the Pharmacy Programme; and
At least two (2) years’ experience in Pharmacy

CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF NURSING

WESTERN CAMPUS – MONTEGO BAY

Preceptors (8 posts)

Requirements:

The preferred applicant should possess:

A Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse Midwife
Current License with the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
Knowledge of Nursing procedures; NANDA applications
Training/Certification in Preceptorship would be an asset

Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to submit an electronic application (PDF only) with the subject line of the relevant area of interest as indicated below: