Vacancy title:
Lecturer - Paediatrics and Child Health

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Soroti University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 23 2026

Duty Station:
Soroti City | Soroti

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To teach, supervise, promote research studies and disseminate research findings.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Master of Medicine in Paediatrics
• MBChB or MBBS. At least two (2) years’ teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer in an Institution of Higher Learning or two (2) years of research in a reputable organization or two (2) years of clinical work in Anesthesiology and Critical Care.
• Evidence of research in the relevant field with at least two (2) newly recognized publications within the last five years in peer reviewed journals or a book or book chapters with ISBN Numbers.
• Registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practioners’ Council and possession of a valid practicing license.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with online learning platforms

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To prepare lectures and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students using innovative approaches which include e-learning, to the satisfaction of the University’s Quality Assurance standards.
• Guide and advise students on their academic performance and attend to their queries on academic issues.
• To participate in and supervise Laboratory practicals.
• To conduct research with peers in areas of his/her specialization among the present communities and disseminate the research findings.
• To supervise and mentor students undertaking research in the present community.
• To organize, attend and conduct seminars and relevant trainings.
• To set tests, examinations and course work according to University standards and policies.
• To mark tests and examinations scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.
• To write and submit fundable research proposals to the government and other funding agencies.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lecture plans prepared and Lectures delivered according to the timetable.
• Academic guidance and counselling provided to the students.
• Laboratory practical supervised.
• Research conducted and research findings disseminated/published.
• Students undertaking research mentored and supervised.
• Seminars and trainings organized, attended and conducted
• Tests, examinations and course work set, marked and results compiled.
• Examination results graded and produced on time.
• Fundable research proposals prepared and approved.

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference should be submitted to Central Registry, level 2, Room 208, OR through postage addressed to:

The University Secretary,

Soroti University,

P.O Box 211,

Soroti,

Uganda.

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.

Job description and person specification are available on the Soroti University website .

NOTE:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3) Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

CLOSING DATE: 23rd January 2026, 5:00PM EAT

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