MBChB Program Coordinator

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Rusangu University is an Adventist institution of higher learning, registered and recognized by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

RU is an equal-opportunity employer that offers competitive remuneration packages.

MBChB Program Coordinator (1)

Location: Monze Campus

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O'levels.
• MBChB/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• A postgraduate/specialist qualification especially in basic sciences.
• Appropriate academic rank and at least three years demonstrated school administration and teaching experience.
• Demonstrated research and scholarly activity.
• Experience in curriculum development assessment as an added advantage.
• Certified and ZAQA-verified academic and professional qualifications.
• Valid practicing licence from Health Professional Council of Zambia.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership, teaching and effectively run the MBChB Program by planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring to facilitate continuous improvement of the MBChB Program and ensuring that teaching, assessment, and clinical training comply with university and professional/regulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall delivery of the MBChB programme.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation, review and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment of the curriculum with applicable medical education and professional standards.
• Coordinate teaching activities across departments, phases and clinical disciplines.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and other experiential learning activities.
• Oversee undergraduate assessments, examinations and progression processes.
• Chair or provide secretariat support to the MBChB Programme Committee.
• Coordinate communication between departments, lecturers, clinical sites and students.
• Monitor student academic progress and address academic programme-related concerns.
• Coordinate student feedback and implement appropriate programme improvements.
• Work with module/phase coordinators to ensure consistency in teaching and assessment.
• Serve as a program coordinator as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean of the school.
• Serve on committees as may be assigned by management.
• Attend faculty meetings, departmental meetings, general assemblies, graduation exercises, and other designated university functions regularly.
• Carry out any activity assigned by supervisors.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the subject area, combined with a broad subject background, enables contributions to teaching programmes.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate students in Nursing / Health Sciences.
• Knowledge of laboratory and audio/visual aids.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate academic work.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall delivery of the MBChB programme.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation, review and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment of the curriculum with applicable medical education and professional standards.
• Coordinate teaching activities across departments, phases and clinical disciplines.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and other experiential learning activities.
• Oversee undergraduate assessments, examinations and progression processes.
• Chair or provide secretariat support to the MBChB Programme Committee.
• Coordinate communication between departments, lecturers, clinical sites and students.
• Monitor student academic progress and address academic programme-related concerns.
• Coordinate student feedback and implement appropriate programme improvements.
• Work with module/phase coordinators to ensure consistency in teaching and assessment.
• Serve as a program coordinator as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean of the school.
• Serve on committees as may be assigned by management.
• Attend faculty meetings, departmental meetings, general assemblies, graduation exercises, and other designated university functions regularly.
• Carry out any activity assigned by supervisors.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of the subject area, combined with a broad subject background, enables contributions to teaching programmes.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate students in Nursing / Health Sciences.
• Knowledge of laboratory and audio/visual aids.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate academic work.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O'levels.
• MBChB/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• A postgraduate/specialist qualification especially in basic sciences.
• Appropriate academic rank and at least three years demonstrated school administration and teaching experience.
• Demonstrated research and scholarly activity.
• Experience in curriculum development assessment as an added advantage.
• Certified and ZAQA-verified academic and professional qualifications.
• Valid practicing licence from Health Professional Council of Zambia.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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The subject line of the application should contain the name of the position that is being applied for as listed above e.g. 'Program Coordinator' and addressed to: The Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Applications should be made by sending the following information as ONE SINGLE attachment (either in PDF or word format) 

• Cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for the job, Curriculum Vitae, including all qualifications and experience.
• The names, mail addresses, correspondence addresses and telephone numbers of three referees whom the University should contact.

Short-listed candidates will be expected to present original qualifications and other relevant documents during the interview.

Application deadline: The completed application documents should be mailed by Friday, 18th September, 2026 at 17:00 hours.