Internal Medicine Consultant

Job description

INTERNAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT

As a Consultant in Internal Medicine, you will be responsible for providing specialist medical care, clinical leadership, and academic support within the University’s health services and affiliated teaching hospital. The role involves diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with complex medical conditions, while contributing to teaching, research, and clinical governance.Health

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities

Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex acute and chronic medical conditions.

Conduct daily ward rounds, outpatient specialist clinics, and inpatient reviews.

Participate in emergency and on-call services as scheduled.

Supervise the clinical work of Registrars, Medical Officers, Interns, and other healthcare professionals.

Ensure adherence to evidence-based medical practice, clinical protocols, and quality assurance standards.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, and ethical clinical practice.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

Deliver lectures, tutorials, and bedside clinical teaching to medical students and allied health students.

Supervise trainees (MMed/Internal Medicine residents) in both academic and clinical training.

Participate in curriculum development, academic planning, and continuous review of training programs.

Contribute to student assessments, including examinations, OSCEs, case presentations, and dissertation supervision.

Serve as an academic mentor to students and junior staff.

Research and Scholarly Activity

Initiate and participate in clinical and operational research aligned with the University’s research agenda.

Supervise student research projects and dissertations.

Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.

Contribute to grant applications and collaborative research initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent medical qualification.

Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.

Full registration with the Health Professions Council and a valid practicing license.

Fellowship qualification will be an added advantage.

At least 3 to 5 years post specialization clinical experience.

Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Evidence of research output, publications and conference presentations will be an added advantage.

PAEDIATRICIAN CONSULTANT
Clinical Responsibilities

Provide specialist consultation, diagnosis, and management of infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic paediatric conditions.

Conduct ward rounds, outpatient paediatric clinics, and inpatient reviews.

Participate in paediatric emergency care and on-call services as scheduled.

Monitor growth, development, and overall health of paediatric patients and provide appropriate interventions.Health

Supervise the clinical work of Registrars, Medical Officers, Interns, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in paediatric care.

Ensure adherence to evidence-based paediatric practice, clinical protocols, and quality assurance standards.

Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Promote child health, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and ethical clinical practice.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

Deliver lectures, tutorials, and bedside clinical teaching to medical students and allied health students in paediatrics.

Supervise trainees (MMed Paediatrics residents) in both academic and clinical training.

Participate in curriculum development, academic planning, and continuous review of paediatric training programs.

Contribute to student assessments including examinations, OSCEs, case presentations, and dissertation supervision.

Provide mentorship and academic guidance to students and junior healthcare professionals.

Research and Scholarly Activity

Initiate and participate in clinical and operational research related to paediatric health and child development.

Supervise student research projects and dissertations in paediatrics.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.

Participate in grant applications and collaborative research initiatives aimed at improving child health outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent medical qualification.

Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.

Full registration with the Health Professions Council and a valid practicing license.

Fellowship qualification will be an added advantage.

At least 3 to 5 years post-specialization experience in paediatrics.

Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level will be an added advantage.

Evidence of research output, publications or conference presentations will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills

Advanced clinical diagnostic and patient management skills.

Strong teaching, mentorship, and supervisory abilities.

Research competence and academic writing skills.

Excellent leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

High ethical standards and professionalism.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Effective organisational and time management skills.

Proficiency in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.

Salary Package

An attractive and competitive package will be offered commensurate with one’s qualification and experience.

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates should send their applications together with copies of educational & professional certificates, and curriculum vitae with traceable references to the undersigned in one (1) pdf.

The closing date for receiving applications for this vacancy is 17th March, 2026.

Please note that candidates must have their qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNILUS is an equal-opportunity employer.Advertise in Zambia

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University of Lusaka
Plot 37413, Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media
P.O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia

Email: jobs@unilus.ac.zm