Senior Lecturer-Public Health Medicine

Cyberjaya Education Group Berhad; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia seeks a Senior Lecturer in Public Health to contribute to teaching, research, and leadership. The candidate will deliver lectures in epidemiology, health promotion, and biostatistics, and lead research programs while mentoring students. Essential qualifications include a PhD or DrPH in a relevant field and demonstrated teaching and research experience. This role is essential for supporting health sciences students in addressing population health issues.

Qualifications

• PhD or DrPH in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public health or medical education.
• Strong research record with publications and funded projects.
• Experience in curriculum design and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops in epidemiology, health promotion, biostatistics, and health systems.
• Lead research programs in infectious disease control and health policy evaluation.
• Mentor students in research projects and public health fieldwork.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation in public health programs.

Skills

Teaching & Learning

Research & Scholarship

Curriculum Design

Public Health Knowledge

Education

PhD or DrPH in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field

Job description

A Senior Lecturer in Public Health contributes to teaching, research, and leadership in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and global health. The role supports medical and health sciences students in understanding population-level health issues and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning
  • Deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops in epidemiology, health promotion, biostatistics, and health systems.
  • Integrate case studies on communicable and non-communicable diseases, health equity, and social determinants of health.
  • Mentor students in research projects and public health fieldwork.
• Research & Scholarship
  • Lead research programs in areas such as infectious disease control, health policy evaluation, or community health interventions.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
  • Secure external funding for applied public health research.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation in public health programs.
• Serve on faculty committees related to ethics, research governance, or community engagement.
• Build partnerships with ministries of health, NGOs, and international agencies.

Essential Qualifications

• PhD or DrPH in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public health or medical education.
• Strong research record with publications and funded projects.
• Experience in curriculum design and academic leadership.