Health Economics Lecturer

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars in Health Economics in line with the approved curriculum.
• Develop course outlines, learning outcomes, lesson plans, and teaching materials.
• Teach core concepts such as demand and supply in healthcare, health financing, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis, and resource allocation.
• Set, administer, and grade continuous assessments, assignments, and examinations.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students.
• Relate economic theory to real-world health systems and the Nigerian healthcare context.
• Participate in curriculum review and continuous quality improvement of teaching and learning.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, student supervision, and college academic activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress.
• Perform other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Health Economics, Economics, Health Systems/Policy, or a closely related field; a Master's degree (M.Sc/MPH) is strongly preferred and an advantage for appointment.
• At least 2–3 years of teaching or relevant professional experience, preferably in a tertiary or health-related institution.
• Sound knowledge of health financing, health policy, and applied economic analysis.
• Strong command of spoken and written English with effective presentation skills.
• Competence in digital learning tools (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Office).
• Commitment to student-centred teaching and the ICARE core values.
• Evidence of research, publication, or postgraduate study is an added advantage.