JD - Medical Doctors/Researchers – Biologists, Biochemists, Epidemiologists and Specialists in Medical Genetics and Genomics

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.   

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.

In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges.

About the Faculty of Medical Sciences

The Medical & Paramedical Cluster’s mission is to create a health ecosystem combining academic activities, scientific research and care through the Smart Health Care City project of Benguerir.

The Faculty of Medical Sicences (UM6P-FMS), the Cluster's main institution, endeavors to build very high-level medical and paramedical study programs. UM6P-FMS aims to train polyvalent doctors, pharmacists and nurses in a scientific research environment of excellence, in partnership with international universities and leader pharmaceutical groups. 

The Faculty seeks to respond to current and future changes in medical practices through the Medicine and Polyvalent Nursing streams, and to develop of Biotechnology through the Pharmaceutical stream.

About UM6P Hospitals 

At the heart of Health Care City, UM6P Hospitals is a private, non-profit hospital with a considerable capacity of 350 beds, representing excellence in clinical care through three centers of excellence. With the latest technology and leading medical experts, we’re equipped to meet a large and diverse range of healthcare needs. Our approach is to provide personalized, practical care for each patient

Job Description

The candidate will be required to:

• Prescribe a treatment program to treat and/or rehabilitate.
• Administer care.
• Monitor the evolution of the therapeutic program.
• Perform administrative functions related to patient care.
• Teach modules related to his/her field of expertise.
• Supervise doctoral students and trainees through the UM6P Doctorate programs.
• Participate in training activities, monitoring, and supervising clinical internships for students in the Medical Sciences at the UM6P.
• Lead and participate in scientific research projects in the field of medical sciences.

Candidate Criteria 

• Doctor of Medicine MD or MD/PhD
• Experience in teaching, at least three years of experience in the medical field.
• Ability and interest to lead projects and to contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations in medical sciences.
• Ability to deal with a work environment full of challenges and constantly evolving, often working under pressure.
• Contribution to the development of research funding proposals.
• Ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and is required.
• Strong English and French communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Good computers skills
• Sense of responsibility and organization.
• Interpersonal, Communication and Coordination Skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility.

Application and Selection:

The application folder must contain:

• A detailed CV with a list of publications
• A cover letter
• Contact information of 3 references.