Family Medicine Physician Educator at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) | Malawi – July 2026 At Seed Global Health

Role overview

The Seed Family Medicine Educator will contribute to the advancement of Family Medicine training at KUHeS through teaching, clinical service, mentorship, curriculum development, research, and advocacy. The role supports undergraduate (MBBS, Palliative Care) and postgraduate (MMED Family Medicine) programs, while strengthening KUHeS’ community-oriented primary care (COPC) programs, chronic care programs, and service integration with the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Clinical Supervision (40%)

• Deliver classroom teaching for MBBS, MMED Family Medicine, and palliative care students.
• Provide bedside teaching, clinical supervision, and mentoring of students in hospital and community settings.
• Conduct simulation-based teaching using low- and high-fidelity models to enhance clinical competencies wherever necessary.
• Supervise and teach clinical procedures, emphasising patient-centred, ethical, and evidence-based care.
• Teach and supervise Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnostic and procedural skills.
• Coordinate and deliver COPC teaching activities.
• Conduct formative assessments using a portfolio of learning and a log-book for MMED and undergraduate respectively
• Set, administer, and grade examinations (written and OSCE) for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Research & Scholarship (20%)

• Supervise student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lead and/or collaborate on research in family medicine, primary care, and community health.
• Prepare and submit grant applications to support departmental and institutional research.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at professional conferences and contribute to evidence that informs health system improvement.
• Incorporate digital health tools (telemedicine, e-learning, mobile health apps) into teaching and supervision.

Curriculum Development (15%)

• Participate in the design, review, and updating of MBBS and MMED Family Medicine curricula.
• Develop teaching materials, case studies, simulation scenarios, and assessment tools
• Integrate evidence-based practices, national health priorities, and global health competencies into curricula.

Clinical Care Quality Improvement (15%)

• Provide patient care in the Hospital, Family Medicine or chronic/continuity clinics, modelling holistic and community-oriented care.
• Integrate teaching and service delivery to enhance clinical learning opportunities for students.
• Participate, Support and mentor student, clinicians/nurses on quality improvement (QI) initiatives in clinical placements.
• Document and disseminate QI findings through reports, presentations, and publications.

Leadership, Advocacy & Partnerships (10%)

• Mentor clinical officers, nurses, and other healthcare workers in family medicine and primary care practice.
• Engage in advocacy with local and national stakeholders to strengthen the role of Family Medicine in Malawi’s health system.
• Collaborate with the MOH and other partners to support service integration and health system strengthening.
• Represent KUHeS in professional and policy forums, contributing technical expertise to influence health policy and practice.
• Promote climate-resilient, sustainable, and equitable health systems through advocacy and teaching.
• Foster partnerships for faculty development, student and staff wellness initiatives.

Job Requirements

To be eligible to serve with Seed Global Health as a Family Medicine Physician Educator, you must at minimum have:

• Have a medical degree (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB)
• Have registration, qualifications, and/or other form of recognition from a national credentialing body or board at the time of placement
• Have completed post-graduate residency/MMED training in your Family Medicine (*Note: Primary Care is not sufficient)
• Have experience working with populations in resource limited areas either domestically and/or internationally
• Have experience teaching in classroom, simulation and/or clinical settings
• Have an active valid license to practice at the time of placement
• Have availability for approximately 12 months
• Be proficient in English language

Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Familiarity with teaching and/or administration of post-graduate family medicine training programs
• Experience initiating/supporting new health care training programs
• Experience providing informal and/or formal mentorship to trainees and junior faculty
• An ability to design curricula for and/or provide instruction in the simulation environment
• Experience with successful grant applications, research, and academic writing

Benefits

Pay & Leave Educators receive a monthly salary. Educators are eligible for a minimum of 4 weeks’ paid leave. Educators are eligible for a readjustment allowance post-service.

Completion Award Seed Educators who complete a year of service will receive a “Completion of Service Certificate” in recognition of their’ commitment to strengthening health education and mentoring the next generation of international healthcare leaders.

Housing & Travel Housing that meets our minimum safety and amenity standards is provided for educators by Seed or partner institutions. There may be occasional situations where housing is shared, and some educators may live directly on the placement site’s premises. Seed handles all travel logistics to and from the country of placement.

Insurance Comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Medical and security assistance and evacuation insurance. Malpractice insurance while in country. Workers compensation insurance.

Visa/Work Permit Seed will sponsor and guide you in submitting documentation to acquire the appropriate visas, work permits, and licenses to legally fulfill your duties in your placement country.