CAS - Global health, public health in Africa

Département / Department: 

Unité / Unit : Center for African Studies

Université / University : Mohammed VI Polytechnic University 

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a forward-looking, internationally oriented institution of higher education dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Its mission is firmly anchored in supporting the sustainable economic development of Morocco and the African continent. UM6P places applied research and technological innovation at the core of its academic model, with the ambition of positioning Africa-driven research at the global forefront and establishing itself as a university of international standing.

Beyond the traditional role of a university, UM6P serves as a dynamic platform for experimentation, innovation, and impact. It offers a high-quality academic and living environment, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge laboratories, and a vibrant research ecosystem that empowers students, faculty, and staff to fully realize their potential.

UM6P’s research philosophy is grounded in transdisciplinarity, entrepreneurship, and strong collaboration with external partners, including industry, public institutions, and international research organizations. This approach enables the development of advanced, solution-oriented science capable of addressing real-world challenges at both national and continental scales.

All academic and research programs at UM6P are conceived and managed with a start-up mindset, fostering agility, autonomy, and impact. Programs are encouraged to self-organize and scale once they reach critical mass, with academic freedom strongly supported through research-driven funding models led by the teams themselves.

Résumé du sujet / Summary of the subject:

The candidate submits a proposal on global health, public health in Africa, and history of medicine. 

On the continent, chronic diseases are becoming a major concern. The research will document this development and examine what measures are being taken to remedy this problem. More generally, one of the main issues is the link between chronic diseases and public health.

What makes the notion of public health expand to become global health? 

This topic is in line with one of the orientations of the Center for African Studies: health. 

The candidate will collaborate with the Medical School. He /She has to be able to teach in English medical ethics. 

Responsabilités et taches prévues / Responsibilities and tasks planned: 

The work will focus on:

• Bibliographic review,

• Report and scientific publications.

• organizing workshop

• courses 

Compétences requises et exigence du poste / Skills required for the position :  

The candidate must have:

• PHD with skills in one of the following fields: history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, psychology

• Rigor / motivation, Good communication skills, Teamwork

• An appropriate scientific background allowing him to deal with research questions, being able to mobilize the main approaches available in the field

• Sufficient scientific and methodological hindsight to understand the level of relevance of research approaches and to be able to combine them in an astute way in the analysis, definition, and resolution of project problems

• A minimum experience (professional or research) allowing him to move forward quickly and efficiently in a bibliographic analysis on a given theme and in the writing of scientific journals and articles.