Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
• A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
• Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Developing proposals for research funding;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
• Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.