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Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education at Aga Khan University (AKU)
Aga Khan University
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (19 Sep 2026) Updated 5 days ago
Job Description
The Associate Dean oversees undergraduate medical education, ensuring curriculum quality, faculty performance and student outcomes align with the university’s standards. They lead curriculum development, accreditation processes and coordinate research and community service initiatives. The role also manages resources, budgets and collaborates with senior leadership to advance the medical program.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Medical degree with postgraduate qualification (e.g., MD, PhD) or equivalent
- • Significant academic leadership experience, preferably as dean or associate dean
- • Demonstrated success in curriculum development and accreditation
- • Strong record of research, teaching and community engagement
- • Excellent communication, strategic planning and stakeholder management skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead design, implementation and continuous improvement of the undergraduate medical curriculum
- • Supervise and mentor faculty members, promoting high‑quality teaching and assessment
- • Ensure accreditation standards and regulatory compliance are met
- • Oversee student affairs, including admissions, progression and welfare
- • Coordinate research, community service and outreach activities within the medical school
- • Manage budget, resources and strategic planning for the program