About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The University promotes interdisciplinary and impact-driven research to address major challenges in healthcare, sustainable development, and technological advancement in Morocco and across Africa.
Through world-class infrastructure, an entrepreneurial culture, and strategic collaborations with leading international academic and healthcare institutions, UM6P provides an exceptional environment for education, scientific discovery, innovation, and professional growth.
About the Faculty of Medical Sciences & UM6P Hospitals
The Faculty of Medical Sciences (UM6P-FMS) and UM6P Hospitals form an integrated academic health center dedicated to excellence in medical education, patient care, scientific research, and innovation. Together, they prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medicine through discovery, translational research, and clinical excellence.
Located at the heart of the Smart Health Care City in Benguerir, UM6P Hospitals serves as the University's academic medical center, integrating clinical care, medical education, and research within a single ecosystem. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and supported by multidisciplinary clinical teams, the hospital provides high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering innovation and accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into improved health outcomes.
Joining UM6P offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new-generation academic medical center with international ambitions, where excellence in clinical practice, education, and research are pursued simultaneously.
Position Overview
The Faculty of Medical Sciences and UM6P Hospitals invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The successful candidate will join the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and contribute to the department's clinical, educational, and research missions. This position is designed for physicians pursuing an academic career that integrates patient care, medical education, and scientific research within a dynamic and rapidly evolving academic health center.
Applicants with expertise or interest in subspecialties—including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Medicine, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Family Planning, or Gynecologic Endocrinology—are particularly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Clinical Activities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient obstetric and gynecological care.
- Diagnose and manage obstetric and gynecological conditions according to evidence-based clinical practice.
- Perform medical and surgical procedures appropriate to their qualifications and clinical privileges.
- Participate in antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, emergency, and gynecological care.
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of specialized women's health services.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with institutional quality and patient safety standards.
Education
- Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
- Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees.
- Contribute to curriculum development, simulation-based education, and innovative teaching initiatives.
- Participate in academic assessment and educational quality improvement activities.
Research and Academic Activities
- Develop and participate in clinical, translational, and collaborative research projects in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Contribute to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Participate in the preparation of competitive research grant applications.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within UM6P and with international academic partners.
- Contribute actively to the academic life, governance, and strategic development of the Faculty and UM6P Hospitals.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should possess:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
- Recognized specialty qualification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Eligibility for medical practice in accordance with applicable national regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, clinical excellence, research, and medical education.
- Strong motivation to develop an academic career integrating clinical care, teaching, and scientific research.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
- Strong analytical, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with digital health technologies and standard clinical information systems.
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken). Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- A cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the position.
- A brief statement describing their research interests, academic goals, and teaching philosophy.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Fields: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery, Endocrinology, Urology, and 1 more, Public Health
