3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 16 February 2024)
Medical Doctor (Treating Physician) at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 16 February 2024)
Medical Doctor (Treating physician)
Description
Job Title: Medical Doctor (Treating physician)
Reports to: Dean, School of Medicine and Director of Campus operations
Location: Full time at the Butaro Campus, Rwanda
Position Overview
The Medical Doctor (Treating physician) will be responsible for the delivery of quality health services including consultations, screening and emergency and first aid treatment of Campus Residence in accordance with the define scope of health services and the Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols. He/she will be responsible for providing technical assistance and build the capacity of the health facility staff to improve the quality of health service delivery. Under general supervision, oversees the administration of patient care at the University’s Student Health Services unit. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of an integrated clinical practice delivery model. Directly work with the coordinator and collaborate with other clinical/medical staff to ensure a high standard of clinical delivery across patient care specialties within the unit. Provides and manages direct health care for a specific patient population.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs, coordinates, and oversees patient care within a defined clinical practice of the University;
- Provides and manages direct patient care to the campus community (students, staff, faculty, visitors and others), including handling of medical emergencies.
- Advise on pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Support Health service coordinator for maintenance of appropriate clinical documentation of each care recipient in the campus,
- Work hand in hand with Health service coordinator to maintain standards of confidentiality and patient privacy in maintaining files and the electronic medical database.
- Serve as a focal person and implementer for matters related to clinical service in the campus
- Ensures the University health facility adheres to national and international health standards, specifically from the Rwanda Ministry of Health and WHO.
- Serves as a lead of the clinical unit in the health services team and support the department in the process of development and oversight of organizational policies, procedures, business model, and strategies.
- Reviews, establishes, and maintains patient care protocol and standards, ensuring that all policies, regulations, and guidelines for patient care are met;
- Establishes and coordinates quality improvement, safety, and infection control programs.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Work with the department to develop the departmental annual budget and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.
- Work with health service and mental health specialist in reporting and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including stock reports on pharmaceuticals and HIS data.
- Collaborates with Health Services Coordinator and others in developing standards and procedures for the Medical Staff and in monitoring the continuity of Medical activities.
Qualifications
- Preference will be given to female candidates,
- Medical Doctor (MD, MBBS) from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with a relevant professional body (Rwanda Medical Dental Council)
- A minimum of 2 years experience in Rwanda health system
- Experience in capacity building of health staff and good leadership qualities
- A passion for providing and supporting an environment in which all students can thrive, and a deep commitment to the mission of the University as well as a vision for increased excellence in the student experience required
- Experience in multicultural working environment required; experience working in East African countries preferred
- Experience in Managing Healthcare Departments is a plus.
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is mandatory, French is an added advantage.
- This position will require working beyond traditional hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care in Rwanda.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.
UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.
UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Project Facilitator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 16 February 2024)
Project Facilitator, Kikundi Community of Practice
Description
Position Title: Project Facilitator, Kikundi Community of Practice
Reports to: Chair, Center for One Health
Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that trains global leaders to deliver high-quality health care. Owned and operated by Partners in Health, UGHE is a private institution that leverages expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard Medical School, and key partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching, research, clinical care, and implementation.
Role Overview
The Facilitator will support the implementation of a digitally supported Community of Practice (CoP) for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Program Managers throughout Africa called Kikundi. The CoP provides a collaborative platform for NTD Program Managers across Africa to share, learn, and work together on solving common NTD implementation and management challenges in the pursuit of reaching national and global NTD benchmarks.
Responsibilities
Community of Practice (CoP)
- Provide expertise and leadership in managing the Community of Practice
- Serve as a facilitator and content manager of the CoP digital platform, including accessing, summarizing new, and existing NTD resources and literature and managing message boards.
- Populate CoP digital platform with content (discussion questions, new resources, etc.) that inspires participation, conversation, and connection.
- Update and publish digital platform content, including maintaining web pages and event calendars.
- Liase with Kikundi’s membership on a regular basis to identify needs, address issues, meet expectations, and create a healthy rapport.
- Decisively problem solve implementation issues and guide team to resolution.
- Identify obstacles to and find solutions for proper CoP implementation.
- Oversee all project logistics and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee the Leadership Council and Advisory Committee membership and plan and facilitate regular meetings.
- Organize regular conference calls with partner organizations, including sharing agendas and action items.
- Curate a monthly newsletter for the CoP in collaboration
- Perform other tasks as required by the Kikundi Project Manager and Chair of the Center for One Health
Center for One Health
- Support UGHE academic processes and programs related to research, curriculum, staff, faculty, and students.
- Provide general support to the Center for One Health.
- Serve on UGHE committees and represent UGHE on external committees as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Fluency in English and French required
- Experience working on NTDs is an advantage.
- Proven skills to organize and execute logistics.
- Experience working with adult learners.
- Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Ability to manage, organize, develop plans, and generate data to make decisions.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
- Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Google Suite products, and learning management systems.
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software
- Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organizational Profile
UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.
UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convening, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.
UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Internal Medicine Faculty at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 16 February 2024)
Clinical Faculty, Internal Medicine
Description
Job Title: Internal Medicine Faculty – Assistant Professor and above level
Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine
Group/Department: Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Global Health Equity
Location: Mainly Butaro at the Butaro District Hospital
Role Purpose: The Internal Medicine clinical faculty plays a vital role in the education of the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (“medical students”), nursing and other students. They are responsible for contributing to a learning environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to transform the medical students into competent physicians. They will be responsible for curriculum and syllabus development, preparation of teaching materials, delivery of clinical teaching using several teaching techniques, student assessment, organization of clinical clerkships and for teaching (primarily in the clinical setting) in their area of specialty. Given UGHE follows an integrated curriculum and fosters inter-professional education, the faculty will also be required to participate in the teaching and assessment in basic medical education (pre-clinical teaching), and to teach across the various academic programs at UGHE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Education and Assessment
- Contribute to curriculum development, teaching, and student assessment in the integrated Medical Sciences (Basic Medical sciences and Clinical Medicine) teaching of medical students
- Contribute to curriculum development in their specialty and related disciplines across the other UGHE programs such as Nursing and MGHD
- Serve as clinical educator in clinical and non-clinical settings (all didactic and non-didactic sessions to medical and other students at UGHE)
- Serve as educator in basic medical sciences division (all didactic and non-didactic sessions to medical and other students at UGHE)
- Serve as educator, mentor, and assessor in the teaching in their specialty at UGHE
- Oversee daily student activities in junior and senior Internal Medicine clerkship (including bedside rounds, discussions, tutorials, and other similarly related educational activities) in accordance with the UGHE clinical rotation curriculum
- Ensuring students are meeting rotation objectives
- Provision of direct clinical and in hospital instruction, small group facilitation and/or selected asynchronous educational activities for medical students in the clinical site
- Mentor students interested in learning more about the specialty
- Participate in planning and execution of formative and summative assessment of medical students
- Provide formative and summative feedback to students
- Supervising the clinical coordinator
- Working with the clerkship coordinator to identify and support students with academic or professional difficulty
- Discuss student progress at frequent intervals with relevant faculty at UGHE
- Engaging with students and involving them in selected hospital quality improvement initiatives
- Advocating for, clarifying learning goals, encouraging, and supporting other clinical staff (including nurses, technicians, paramedics & clinicians) to participate in and undertake teaching responsibilities as they manage patients
Clinical Service requirement
- Provide clinical coverage to the general internal medicine inpatient ward
- Provide clinical coverage of the outpatient ambulatory clinic in internal medicine.
Support of Visiting Faculty
- Integrate Visiting Faculty into the clinical education, research, and administrative functions of the Department of Internal medicine via delegation of tasks, and mentorship of any fellow or resident in the specialty
Administrative responsibilities: Administration of the clerkship including but not limited to:
- Creating or contributing to academic schedules and rotations
- Communicating with clerkship coordinator to ensure students have the appropriate clearance to be in a clinical setting
- Contribute to materials that support the goals and objectives of the clinical rotations (such as didactics, readings, and virtual resources)
- Create and contribute to reports on clerkship experiences in their department/unit
- Regular review of the learning environment evaluation and collaboratively working with the UGHE clinical department team to improve the learning environment
- Attendance and participation at meetings at the department, clerkship, and medical school level and during any relevant clinical site visit by the school leadership
- Be an integral member of the department of Internal Medicine
- Contribute to other UGHE responsibilities as assigned by the UGHE leadership
Research
- Participate in research in UGHE
- Actively look for funding opportunities to conduct research at the department of their specialty
- Support students and faculty interested in research
However, faculty may be assigned to a different location according to students’ rotation schedule
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- MD or MBBS and Specialty training and certification in Internal medicine
- Proven experience as an academic faculty in a medical school for minimum of 3 years
- Proven training in medical education or health professional education (certificate, diploma and advanced)
- Experience in academic leadership (Course coordinator, department head, module director) is recommended.
- Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda are a plus
Time allocation:
To be determined depending on the specialty, with overall approximately 30-40% clinical and 60-70% teaching, administrative and research.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before 16th February 2024.
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organizational Profile
UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.
UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convening, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.
UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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