Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Clinical Microbiology

About the role

RCSI Bahrain is looking for a dynamic, clinically‑focused Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology to join its School of Medicine. The role supports undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, integrating microbiology into systems‑based and case‑based curricula.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching in microbiology, infectious diseases, infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship across undergraduate programmes.
• Facilitate small‑group tutorials, laboratory interpretation sessions, clinical correlation and team‑based learning activities.
• Develop and deliver practical and simulation activities, and contribute to online and blended learning initiatives.
• Participate in student assessment, including question writing, OSCEs, practical examinations, standard setting and moderation.
• Collaborate with the Department of Clinical Microbiology in RCSI Dublin to ensure coordinated teaching and assessment.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, vertical integration and alignment of microbiology teaching.
• Engage in scholarly activity, educational innovation and research related to clinical microbiology.

Required profile

• Medically qualified clinician with expertise in Infectious Diseases and/or Clinical (Medical) Microbiology.
• Demonstrated experience in medical education and curriculum development.
• Strong academic record and potential for leadership in teaching and research.

Required skills

• Clinical Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Infection Prevention
• Medical Education
• Curriculum Development

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in an internationally recognised medical school.
• Collaboration with RCSI Dublin’s Department of Clinical Microbiology.
• Support for scholarly activity and professional development.