Assistant Professor in Public Health - Family Medicine

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, is seeking a full-time faculty member to contribute to its academic, research, and community engagement initiatives. The role focuses on public health, epidemiology, disease prevention and management, infectious disease control, injury prevention and safety promotion, surveillance, immunizations, emergency preparedness, health promotion and policy, and occupation and environmental health. We are looking for a candidate with strong training, experience, and a proven track record in addressing public health challenges at local, national, and global levels. The successful candidate will play a key role in: ⦁ Teaching & Training in public health disciplines. ⦁ Research & Publications in priority health areas. ⦁ Public Health Policy & Program Development to enhance community health outcomes. ⦁ Community & Stakeholder Engagement with government and non-governmental organizations. ⦁ Consultancy & Capacity Building to strengthen public health systems. Academic rank will be commensurate to qualifications. Grade: 21.

The applicant must hold a medical degree and should have a specialty certification (Public Health consultant/specialist) by the Arab Board, ACOEM (US), FPH (UK), or equivalent medical board from Europe, Australasia, or South Africa. Applicants should have public health practice, academic and research experience, and overall academic experience with teaching and impactful research productivity. Preferred qualifications: In addition to MBBS (MD) – PhD in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent field.

Teaching & Training in public health disciplines. Research & Publications in priority health areas. Public Health Policy & Program Development to enhance community health outcomes. Community & Stakeholder Engagement with government and non-governmental organizations. Consultancy & Capacity Building to strengthen public health systems.