Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Integrated Basic Health Sciences (Ibhs)

Be part of a Great West Indian Tradition

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is well‐ established independent University that serves mainly the English‐speaking territories of the West Indies. These OUR HISTORY countries listed hereunder all contribute to the UWI: The UWI is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bermuda, The Cayman Islands, The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize. The The UWI began at the Mona Campus, Jamaica, in 1948 as a British Virgin Islands, The Commonwealth of Dominica, College of the University of London; and in 1962 achieved Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Christopher & Nevis, St. full university status. The St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, The Republic of and Tobago was established in 1961 and in 1963 a third LECTURER/SENIOR Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos. Campus was established at Cave Hill in Barbados. In 2008 The University established a fourth Campus – The Open Our annual output of graduates, Caribbean‐focussed Campus – to better manage and expand multi‐mode research and policy advice provided to governments and delivery of its programmes. LECTURER IN the private sector, continue to have a profound influence on the English‐speaking Caribbean, contributing to the OUR FACULTIES INTEGRATED BASIC region’s stability and its relative wellbeing. The seven Faculties of The UWI offer a wide range of Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in Food & Agriculture, Humanities & Education, Engineering, HEALTH SCIENCES Law, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, Science & Technology; and Social Sciences. Several of these programmes are delivered through the distance mode. (IBHS) Visit us online at www.uwi.edu to find out more about The UWI or www.sta.uwi.edu for more on the St. Augustine Campus and the region we serve! THE ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS, FACULTY OF MEDICAL appropriate education in the pharmaceutical sciences, SCIENCES biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. This is accomplished through the delivery of a The Faculty of Medical Sciences was founded in 1948 at recently revised and innovative curriculum by a team of Mona, Jamaica as a College of the University of London. dedicated faculty and professional staff, who promote independent and group learning, problem solving and In 1989, teaching began at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, continuous self-assessment. St. Augustine for medical, dental, veterinary and pharmacy students. In 2005, the first cohort of nursing students was DUTIES OF APPOINTEE accepted and in 2012, the BSc Optometry was added to the Faculty of Medical Sciences’ programmes. The appointee will be expected to deliver teaching via online and face-to-face modes, contribute to The Faculty is located mainly on the Eric Williams Medical undergraduate teaching and curriculum development, Sciences Complex, which is situated approximately eight (8) pursue an active independent or collaborative research miles from Port of Spain and two miles from the main agenda, and attract extra-mural research grants. Additionally, the appointee will be expected to contribute campus at St. Augustine. Other clinical teaching sites to the administrative and support functions of the include San Fernando and Port of Spain General Hospitals, department and faculty, and be engaged in service to the Sangre Grande Hospital, Mt. Hope Maternity Hospital and community. Community clinics across the country. QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Possess a degree specialization in Biochemistry or other The School of Pharmacy is one of the five schools of the relevant area. Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry/Biomedical Faculty of Medical Sciences, located at the Mount Hope Science/Biotechnology or other relevant area related to Campus, the School of Pharmacy is an exceptional place to Pharmaceutical Sciences. begin a career in pharmacy. The school currently offers a four-year B.Sc. Pharmacy degree programme for full-time EXPERIENCE students, and a three-year accelerated degree programme for those who have a diploma or associate degree in Post Ph.D. teaching experience and post-doctoral research pharmacy. experience in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences is preferred. The majority among our students are from Trinidad and Tobago and the remaining are from the Bahamas, SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Barbados, St. Lucia, Canada, British Virgin Islands, and the  Has a strong background in research and publication Republic of Botswana. Our relatively small class sizes foster and has a proven track record in the area of own friendship and bonding among students who learn to work research as evidenced by peer reviewed publication in together. the area, to teach subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, General Pathology, Microbiology and The School of Pharmacy is committed to preparing Pharmaceutical Analysis, to develop and set up professional pharmacists, in a learner-centred academic respective research lab and supervise or assist with and professional environment, with the necessary supervision of undergraduate, graduate (Masters) or Ph.D/Post-doc students knowledge, skills and attitudes, who will serve the healthcare needs of society. We strive to provide  Can co-ordinate and work for multi-disciplinary 2017 January 19 teaching and research  Has flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion.  Is eligible to be registered as a health care professional by relevant statutory body

GENERAL QUALITIES

Probability of long term commitment to UWI and ability to engage in team work with colleagues in teaching and research.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:

Lecturer: Minimum: TT$239,544 Maximum: TT$333,456

Senior Lecturer: Minimum: TT$340,164 Maximum: TT$421,704

BENEFITS:  Special allowance of 6% of basic salary;  Transportation Allowance of TT$3,250 per month;  Unfurnished accommodation at 10% or furnished at 12½% of basic salary, or housing allowance of 20% basic salary to staff making own housing arrangements;  UWI contribution of equivalent of 10% basic salary to Superannuation Scheme;  Annual Study and Travel Grant (available after first year of service) – TT$20,717 per annum  Institutional Visit Allowance – TT$7,200 per annum;  Book Grant TT$6,000 per annum;  Contributory Health Insurance and Group Life Scheme (50%).

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