Senior Lecturer, Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities: - Develop and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and clinical workshops for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals in the field of psychiatry. - Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to medical students and residents during clinical rotations in psychiatry, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and adherence to ethical standards. - Contribute to the development, evaluation, and enhancement of psychiatry curricula, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies and evidence-based practices. - Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical research, translational research, and educational research, with a focus on advancing psychiatric knowledge and improving mental healthcare outcomes. - Participate in clinical services within the psychiatry department's affiliated healthcare facilities, providing expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients across the lifespan. - Collaborate with local mental health organizations, community agencies, and advocacy groups to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and address community mental health needs. - Stay current with developments through continuing education, professional conferences, and collaboration with peers, contributing to the academic and intellectual life of the department and institution. Qualifications: - MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree listed in the Malaysian Medical Council. - Registrable with Malaysia Annual Practising Certificate (APC) - Preferable with postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry or equivalent listed in the Malaysian Medical Council. - Preferable possess a National Specialist Register (NSR). - Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in psychiatry to medical students and residents or equivalent experience in practise - Strong clinical skills and extensive experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. - Record of scholarly activity, including publications and conference presentations with at least 5 publications in indexed journals - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a focus on diversity and inclusion in medical education and practice.