Rheumatology

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Instruction

- Deliver lectures and tutorials on Rheumatology and related pharmacological subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students (Pharmacy, Medicine, etc.).
- Develop course content, materials, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes.
- Guide students on case studies involving rheumatic disorders and pharmacological interventions.
- Supervise student projects, dissertations, and clinical internships as applicable.

Research

- Conduct independent and collaborative research in areas such as autoimmune diseases, biologic agents, DMARDs, or pharmacogenomics in rheumatology.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
- Seek internal and external research funding.

Clinical/Industry Collaboration (Optional based on Institution)

- Collaborate with clinicians and hospitals for practical exposure, case studies, and patient-centric education.
- Stay updated with current rheumatology drug trials, treatment protocols, and guidelines.

Academic Administration

- Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and accreditation activities.
- Serve on academic committees and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential:

- M.Pharm / Pharm.D / MBBS with specialization in Pharmacology or Internal Medicine
- Postgraduate qualification (MD / M.Pharm / MSc / PhD) in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Rheumatology, Immunology, and Pharmacology.

Desirable:

- Ph.D. in a relevant field or actively pursuing one.
- Clinical experience in managing rheumatic disorders (for medical lecturers).
- Publications in indexed journals.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong command of medical and pharmaceutical aspects of rheumatic diseases.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Research acumen and ability to publish.
- Student mentoring and guidance.
- Proficiency in digital teaching tools and LMS.

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