VC KMU Signed MOU for PhD Programs with University of Leicester, UK

Vice Chancellor (VC) Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar Prof. Dr Mohammad Hafizullah along with Prof. Dr. Shad Mohammad Director Academics, Admission and Quality Assurance (AA&QA) undertook a weeklong visit of University of Leicester (UoL), UK and signed an MOU and discussed the upcoming PhD scholarship programs in Basic Medical Sciences of KMU with UoL management.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah and Prof. Dr. Shad Mohammad briefed UoL management on the aims and vision of KMU specially the establishment of Institute of Basic Medical Sciences and the role of PhD scholars when they return back to KMU. KMU team was briefed on the structure of UoL, its various departments and the admissions in medical school and other disciplines.
After detailed discussion regarding placement of various PhD scholars in UoL, it was decided that a specially designed master program will be developed by Dr. Chris Cane Director of Taught Postgraduate Programes UoL. It was also mutually agreed that KMU scholars should arrive in Leicester in first week of   April 2010.
A meeting was also held with Annette Cashmore, Director,  Centre of Excellence for Teaching & Learning  UoL. In that meeting Dr. Cashmore briefed the KMU team about the development of CoE, its responsibilities and achievements. Dr Cashmore also informed the KMU team about the Virtual Education Centre for higher education, health professionals and general public. During the discussions it was agreed that one scholar of medical education of KMU will go for curriculum development plus QA and other for evaluation.

At that occasion an MOU was signed regarding the upcoming PhD programe for KMU scholars by VC KMU Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah and VC UoL Prof. Dr. Bob Burgess, while Prof. Dr. Shad Mohammad Dir.AA&QA KMU, Dr. Michel Green Head of International Office UoL, Dr. Shahid Hussain International Officer UoL and Munir Lon from Campus Consultancy were also present at the occasion. VC of UoL also presented offer letters for admissions in various PhD disciplines to Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah. During the discussions VC UoL also offered the shadow places for senior staff of KMU which was highly appreciated by KMU team.
The research areas which were identified for KMU scholars were Physiology, Cell Physiology, Neuro Sciences, Electrophysiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Protein Biochemistry and Structural Pharmacology.
         
Later on KMU team visited the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Glenfield Hospital Leicester. It is worth mentioning here that the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is one of the largest centers in UK and apart from providing services it has also a very strong research program.

Miss Aliena Badshah honored on her tremendous academic career

Vice Chancellor (VC) Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar  Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah on behalf of Governor NWFP Owais Ahmad Ghani has presented a book titled Sword of Allah written by Lt. Gen. A.I. Akram to Miss Aliena Badshah student of Khyber Medical College (KMC), Peshawar on her tremendous academic career and especially securing 1st position in the 3rd professional  MBBS exam 2009.

Parents of Aliena Badshah, Prof. Dr. Javed Badshah Chairman Department of Urdu Islamia College Peshawar and Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Javed Chairperson Department of Economics Jinnah College Peshawar along with Register KMU Dr. Jalil Ur Rehman and Director   AA & QA KMU, Prof. Dr. Shad Mohammad were also present at the occasion.


VC KMU Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah while talking at the occasion congratulated Aliena Badshah and her parents on her remarkable achievements during her academic carrier. He hoped that she will not only continue her academic achievements but she will also become an exemplary medic for the ailing humanity of this region in near future. He advised her to keep intact her struggle towards achieving the better goal set by her with the consultation of her parents and teachers. He suggested her to opt as Medical Education Specialist after completion of MBBS being    the most flourishing and important field of Medical Profession. Later on VC KMU Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah awarded Aliena Badsha a book titled Sword of Allah and a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Governor NWFP Owais Ahmed Ghani.

It is worth mentioning here that Aliena Badshah D/O Prof. Dr. Javed Badshah was born on 08th February, 1987 at Peshawar.She got her early schooling from Presentation Convent High School, Peshawar and Holy Trinity School, London, UK. She Passed matriculation examination from University Model School Peshawar in 2002, and stood 1st in school, securing 743/850 marks.
          
She did F.Sc from Jinnah College for Women, University of Peshawar in 2004, and grab  1st position in  all Secondary Boards of N.W.F.P, securing 977/1100 marks. She received the Presidential Award in 2007 for excellent performance in Intermediate examination.       Aliena Badshah got admission in KMC, Peshawar in December, 2004 and stood 3rd in the 1st and 2nd MBBS Professional Examinations, securing 933/1300 and 565/800 marks respectively. She secured 1st position in the 3rd MBBS Professional examination, 2009, obtaining 435/600 marks and also topped the subject of Community Medicine. She participated in declamation contests at school and college level and has delivered speeches in English, Urdu and Pashto at various speech competitions.

Situation Vacant at KMU

Applications are invited from N-W.F.P. citizens on prescribed form available at University Establishment Section or from here for the following positions.

S.#	Positions	BPS	Age (Years)	Qualifications	No.
1	Director (QEC) Quality Enhancement Cell	Fixed salary upto Rs: 45,000/- PM contract	Up to 45	1st Class Master’s degree (Foreign) or MPhil (Pakistan) / PhD from HEC recognized university in any discipline of medical or allied health sciences with five (for Masters / MPhil) / two years (for PhD) experience in the relevant field. (Experience in quality assurance and quality management will be preferred)	01
2	Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy)	19		PhD in the relevant field from a HEC recognized university / Institution or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education as determined by the HEC. Or Master’s Degree (Foreign) or MPhil (Pakistan) or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education in the relevant field from a HEC recognized University / institution. 4 years teaching / research experience in recognized university or a post-graduation Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or international organization.	01
3	Lecturer (Physiotherapy)	18		1st Class B.Sc (Physiotherapy) or Master’s Degree, with no 3rd division in the academic career from a HEC recognized University / Institution. Preference will be given to person with experience in the relevant field.	01
4	Deputy Director (QEC)	Fixed salary upto Rs: 25,000/- PM contract	30 - 40	1st class Master’s degree from HEC recognized university in any discipline of medical or allied health sciences with five years experience in the relevant field. (Experience in quality assurance and quality management will be preferred)	01
5	*Assistant Director (Admission)	17	25-35	1st Class MBBS / MPH / MBA / MA, or equivalent qualification from HEC recognized institution. Or Second Class MBBS / MPH / MBA / MA or equivalent qualification from HEC recognized institution with 05 years experience in the relevant field.	01
6	Data Analyst (QEC)	Fixed salary up to Rs: 20,000/- PM contract	25 - 35	1st Class MCS / MIT from HEC Recognized Institution OR At least (II) Second Class MCS / MIT from HEC Recognized Institution with 05 years of experience in relevant filed.	01
7	Personal Assistant for  Director (QEC)	Fixed salary up to Rs: 10,000/- PM contract	25 - 30	At least BA / B. Sc with shorthand speed of 100 words and typing speed of 40 words per minute in English. Preference:  B. Sc Computer Science or DIT.	01
8	Naib Qasid (QEC)	Fixed salary up to Rs: 5,000/- PM contract	20 – 30	At least Matric	01

• Application along with recent passport size photograph, educational testimonials, experience certificates and copy of computerized National Identity Card along with a bank receipt of Rs: 500/- for BPS-16 and above, Rs: 150/- for BPS 07 – 14, nonrefundable, (Account No. 1450-8, National Bank of Pakistan, Hayatabad Township Br: (1759) Peshawar) in favour of Khyber Medical University, should reach the office of undersigned on or before 31-12-2009.
• Applicants for post of category BPS-05 and below are exempted from Application Processing Fee.
• In service candidates should apply through proper channel. They must submit NOC from their concerned Departments / Institutions along with the application.
• Age relaxation of 10 years shall be admissible for the employees of Govt:, Semi Govt: or autonomous bodies on the basis of actual service rendered in the respective bodies.
• Selection shall be made in the manner prescribed by the University.  Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
• No TA/DA shall be admissible.
• Separate application for each post is to be submitted.
• Incomplete application or application received after due date, shall not be acceptable.
• *Candidates who have already applied for the post at serial No. 5 need not to re-apply for the same post.

Note:       Errors are liable to rectification by the University. The Competent Authority reserves the right to increase / decrease / cancel the number / post(s).

Earth Breaking Ceremony of Development of Khyber Medical University Peshawar as Phase I held

Earth breaking ceremony of development of Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar as Phase-I has been held here at the site of the proposed KMU building in Hayatabad Peshawar. VC KMU Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah was the chief guest at the occasion. Beside others Registrar KMU Dr. Jalil Ur Raman and Dir AA&QA Prof.Dr. Shad Muhammad were also present at the occasion.

Dy.Dir. P&D Mr. Noor Shah Jehan Khattak has presented a detailed presentation about the up coming three development projects of KMU. He said that the new developmental projects of KMU consist of three parts with total estimated cost of Rs. 281.015 Million which include construction of main Academic Block with estimated cost of Rs. 150.138 Million while with estimated cost of Rs. 51.354 Million Administration Block and with Rs.79.523 Million Multi purpose Halls will be constructed in Phase-I.
While elaborating these projects he said that main Academic Block will be consisted of a basement and 4 Storey’s, while Administration Block and Multiple Purpose Halls will be construct of Ground floor with 2 storey and double height respectively. These all three buildings will have the covered area of 123896sqft and the project will be completed with in 20 months.
While talking at the occasion as chief guest VC KMU Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hafizullah has said that today is an historic moment because that dream has be come nearer to reality which saw the people and medical professionals of the province in the last 20-30 years. He said that due to completion of the new proposed buildings of KMU we will be able to overcome all these hurdles due to which medical education in the province has not got due importance in the past.
He said that after approval of site plan, PC-I and allocation of funds for the construction of phase I is a remarkable achievement and we hope that today after holding earth breaking ceremony of three different projects at a time will ensure the completion of phase-I well in time. He urged upon the contractors not to compromise on quality and standards during the construction. He also hoped that all the three projects will be completed well in due time.