4 Job Positions at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

4 Job Positions at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

Gynecologic-Oncologist for PIH-IMB Oncology Program at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Gynecologic-oncologist for PIH-IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serve as the Gynecologic oncology team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital as well as provide support to the general gynecology department of Butaro District Hospital (BDH). This individual will play a key role in programmatic implementation at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including a) Establishment of a gynecological- oncology department at Butaro hospital, b) Training and mentoring of both the Butaro general obstetrician and gynecologists and medical students/trainees rotating in the department, c) Cancer advocacy, d) design and implementation of various quality of care improvement initiatives and the development of SOPs. Candidates with experience and interest in clinical and/or implementation research are also desired.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. Clinical responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and follow the operation theatre admissions criteria, guidelines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Center, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics
• To provide high-level surgical care for women presenting at BDH with gynecological malignancies.
• At least once a week do outpatient consultations.
• Provide consultation support to other general gynecologists in the hospital
• To expand the scope of cancer surgeries available at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
• To perform staging of cervical Cancer patients at the hospital.
• To design and lead quality improvement projects related to gynecological oncology at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
• To liaise with the Oncology program in order tin order to effectively provide gyne oncological surgical care.
• To ensure that gyn- oncological surgical patient care at Butaro is in line with accreditation standards of the hospital.
• To work closely with the oncology team for triage of gyn oncological cases.
• To ensure close follow up of patients in post-operative wards.
• To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients who require multimodality therapy not available at Butaro are able to receive care in referral institutions in addition to surgery at Butaro.
• To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients not treated at Butaro, are able to receive care in referral institutions.
• To work closely with hospital pharmacist to ensure consistence in supply chain of surgical commodities.

2. Teaching and mentoring

1. 1. To lead teaching activities in gynecology and oncology related surgeries at Butaro Hospital.
   2. To participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and oncology teaching activities
   3. To provide continuous medical education to general practitioners and other relevant hospital staff.
   4. To lead medical student gynecology curriculum development and supervise clerkships in collaboration with UGHE.

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration: 
   • Work collaboratively with other oncology team members and the Hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.
   • Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.
   • Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.
2. Support the surgery nursing leadership: 
   • Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   • Work with surgery nurse leadership to ensure safety on surgical wards and the operating room, develop, and implement various SOP.
3. Support an accurate and robust electronic medical record by working collaboratively with the health informatics team: 
   • Active participation in the process of expanding Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to surgery care in the hospital.
   • Lead the review of surgery forms for integration in to EMR.
   • Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
   • Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among surgery patients.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Receive ongoing mentorship from in country and  Boston-based cancer expert team
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical Degree with a master of medicine in gynecology and obstetrics and a specialization in gyne- oncology surgery and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients with gynecology malignancies.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy essential.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoTrDjfw0

 Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

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Surgical Oncologist, PIH-IMB Oncology Program at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Surgical Oncologist, PIH-IMB Oncology program

Reporting to (PIH): IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serve as the surgical team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. This individual will play a key role in programmatic implementation at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including a) expansion of available cancer surgical services available at Butaro, b) training and mentoring of both the Butaro clinical team and medical students/trainees, c) cancer advocacy, d) design and implementation of various quality of care improvement initiatives and the development of SOPs. Candidates with experience and interest in clinical and/or implementation research are also desired.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. Clinical responsibilities
   • Develop, implement, and follow the operation theatre admissions criteria, guidelines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Center, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics
   • To provide high-level surgical care for the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To expand the scope of cancer surgeries available at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To supervise all surgical activities at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To lead the provision of surgical clinical services at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To direct the surgical quality improvement program at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To liaise with the Oncology program in order tin order to effectively provide surgical oncology care.
   • To ensure that surgical patient care at Butaro is in line with accreditation standards of the hospital.
   • To work closely with the oncology team for triage of surgical cases.
   • To ensure close follow up of patients in post-operative wards.
   • To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients who require multimodality therapy not available at Butaro are able to receive care in referral institutions in addition to surgery at Butaro.
   • To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients not treated at Butaro, are able to receive care in referral institutions.
   • To work closely with hospital pharmacist to ensure consistence in supply chain of surgical commodities.
2. Teaching and mentoring
   • To lead teaching activities in general surgery and oncology related surgeries at Butaro Hospital.
   • To participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and oncology teaching activities
   • To provide continuous medical education to general practitioners and other relevant hospital staff.
   • To lead medical student surgery curriculum development and supervise clerkships in collaboration with UGHE.

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration:
   • Work collaboratively with other oncology team members and the Hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.
   • Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.
   • Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.
2. Support the surgery nursing leadership:
   • Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   • Work with surgery nurse leadership to ensure safety on surgical wards and the operating room, develop, and implement various SOP.
3. Support an accurate and robust electronic medical record by working collaboratively with the health informatics team:
   • Active participation in the process of expanding Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to surgery care in the hospital.
   • Lead the review of surgery forms for integration in to EMR.
   • Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
   • Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among surgery patients.

Professional development:

• Receive ongoing mentorship from Boston-based cancer expert team
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)

Ideal Attributes for the position: 

• Medical Degree with a master of medicine in general surgery and a specialization in surgical oncology and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy essential.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.

• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo9rDjfwg

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Medical Oncologist, PIH/IMB Oncology Program at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Medical oncologist, PIH/IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serves as clinical team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. Also plays a key role in programmatic implementation of Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including training and mentoring of Butaro team and medical students from University of global health equity (UGHE), access to medicines and consumables, documentation and advocacy and implementing quality of care improvements and developments and application of SOPs.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. With input from Boston-based cancer expert team:

a. Provide direct clinical care, for hospitalized Butaro adult oncology patients. This includes rounding at least 3 days a week in the Cancer ward and leading management of these patients

b. Oversee care of outpatient adult oncology patients seen at Butaro oncology Clinic, at least 1 day a week, including precepting general physicians and medical students.

c. Provide input to other general physicians on the management of patients with cancer or who are suspected to have cancer managed in other wards and clinics.

d. Serve as lead accepting physician for adult cancer patients being referred to Butaro from outside facilities

e. Provide CME/CPD training and bedside mentoring to general physicians, medical students, nurses at Butaro hospital.

f. Participate in national oncology training programs as time allows.

g. Lead the radiotherapy referral system and its ongoing capacity building efforts and documentation.

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration:

a. Work collaboratively with other oncologists and the hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.

b. Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.

c. Organize decision making around and keep track of transfers of cancer patients to referral facilities in Rwanda and for radiotherapy to Rwanda Military Hospital contribute to transfer decision making for adult cancer patients.

d. Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.

2. Support the oncology nurse educators and oncology instructor:

1. 1. Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   2. Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   3. Work with oncology nurse educators and oncology instructors to ensure safety of chemotherapy and continuous professional education of nurses.

3. Support the health informatics team:

• Active participation in the process of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) inpatient point care.
• Lead the review of oncology EMR forms and completeness of patient data.
• Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
• Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among oncology patients.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Receive mentorship from Boston-based cancer expert team and Oncology Program Officer
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical Degree and specialization in medical oncology or clinical oncology and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoXrDjfw4

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Pediatric- Oncologist PIH/IMB Oncology Program at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH): (Deadline 25 May 2022)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Pediatric- Oncologist PIH/IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: This role will serve as clinical team lead in caring for pediatric cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. Will also play a key role in programmatic implementation of Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including training and mentoring of Butaro medical team and medical students from University of global health equity (UGHE). Will be expected to participate in activities targeting increased access to medicines and consumables, Oncology care documentations, Oncology care advocacy and implementing quality improvements and research and in developments, use and compliance to care SOPs.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. With input from Boston-based and other cancer expert partner team:
   1. Lead direct clinical care, for hospitalized Butaro or other partner location pediatric oncology patients including rounding at least 3 days a week in the Cancer ward
   2. Oversee and participate in the outpatient pediatric oncology patients care at Butaro and any other partner oncology Clinic such as the SHARED clinic at Rwanda Military Hospital.
   3. Provide general pediatric clinical care for both cancer or non-cancer medical conditions.
   4. Will serve as lead pediatric oncologist for in/out patient and pediatric cancer patients being referred to Butaro from outside facilities.
   5. Actively participate in the teaching of University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) students and other trainees from collaborating institutions.
   6. Provide CME/CPD training and bedside mentoring to general physicians, medical students, nurses at Butaro hospital.
   7. Participate in national oncology training programs and Oncology related Improvements.
   8. Contribute to supporting expansion and improvements in radiotherapy or other complementary cancer care modalities including referral system and documentation.

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Drive quality improvements in general pediatric care including general administration:

• Work collaboratively with other pediatricians and the hospital clinic services Teams like Head of clinical services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of pediatric cancer care services at BCCOE.
• Participate in addressing logistical gaps in optimal pediatric oncology care.
• Work with all stakeholders towards Clinical Care decision-making for both Butaro Hospital based and transfers of pediatric cancer patients elsewhere including for radiotherapy to Rwanda Military Hospital and outside the country.
• Actively participate in achieving PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plan KPIs especially in cancer Program developments, quality improvement, and expansion of oncology formulary.

2. Support the oncology nurse educators and oncology instructor:

1. • Supervise and periodically review patient chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure and promote time, accurate and complete medical record documentationn.
   • Work with oncology nurse educators and oncology instructors to ensure safety of chemotherapy and continuous professional education of nurses.

3. Support the health informatics team:

• Actively participate in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) inpatient point care processes
• Lead the review of oncology EMR forms and completeness of patient data.
• Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
• Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among pediatric oncology patients.

4. Embody Compassionate Social Justice care for the Vulnerable

• Look out for and support the removal of social/economic barriers to care
• Ensure Patents are care for with dignity and Compassion

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The person in this role will continue to

• Receive mentorship from pediatric oncology experts from partners institutions.
• Receive programmatic mentorship and support of IMB DPD and Oncology Program leads
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)
• Continuous Professional Capacity Building

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical degree and specialization in pediatrics. Advanced pediatric  oncology training and/or demonstrated pediatric cancer patient care experience will be strong considered
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of pediatric cancer care at Butaro cancer center and among Vulnerable Patient populations
• Have a clear understanding and upholds principles of equity in health care and provision of cancer care in resources limited settings.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Show strong management, communication, mentoring, and teaching and leadership skills.

• Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.

• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo4rDjfwb

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY