Lecturer in Child Health

University of the West Indies - Department of Clinical Medical Sciences

Location: Saint Augustine - Trinidad and Tobago

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 30th July 2025

Closes: 24th August 2025

Job Ref: 187/13/11-2 IV W2

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, from a recognized university:

• Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Paediatrics
• OR equivalent postgraduate qualification

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least four (4) years clinical experience (after graduation) from MBBS or equivalent
• Proficiency in clinical audit and research skills
• Evidence of prior success in clinical decision making and communication skills

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Degree or Certificate in Medical Education
• A good record of research and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals
• Ideally at least two (2) years’ postgraduate teaching experience
• Ideally at least two (2) years’ clinical experience at consultant level
• Successful award of grant as a Principal Investigator (PI) or member of a team

The following would be considered assets:

• Subspecialty training in Paediatrics
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in providing subspecialty service in Paediatrics

Candidates must be registered or able to be registered as a specialist in Paediatrics with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago (MBTT).

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching of Child Health for the MBBS degree and the DM Paediatrics programmes via online and face to face modes
• Providing work-based clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Supervising postgraduate research projects
• Managing a Clinical Service
• Mentoring students

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidates should also:

• Uphold the highest standards of professional practice and behaviour and medical ethics
• Have strong interest in mentoring staff
• Be able to use online pedagogical platforms such as Zoom
• Be able to use teaching aids such as PowerPoint presentations

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu.