Faculty, Simulation and Skills Track at PIH – Partners In Health: (Deadline ongoing)
DESCRIPTION
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals’ doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Faculty, Simulation and Skills Track
Reports to: Chair, EDQC
Group/Department: Educational Development and Quality Center (EDQC)
Location:University of Global Health Equity, Butaro campus – Rwanda
Role Purpose:The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking an assistant to support the academic programs and operations of UGHE’s simulation center. UGHE aims to become the leading light for simulation education in the region, and its Butaro campus houses a state-of-the art simulation center. Under the direction of the simulation center coordinator, the simulation center assistant would provide support with day-to-day operations of the center including scenario development, scheduling, set-up, and flexible moving of equipment. The faculty/staff would also support the simulation team as needed with administrative, research, and special projects. UGHE would provide professional development opportunities to ensure adequate preparation for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with the Basic Medical Sciences (BMS), Clinical and other faculty at UGHE to develop simulation curricula at the appropriate level of instruction for medical students.
- Design, test, run and evaluate simulation scenarios for medical students at UGHE.
- Work with the simulation technician to run simulation equipment during simulation training scenarios.
- Ensure supervision of students in the center, maintaining safe practices and abiding by all established policies and procedures for the center.
- Examining and evaluating students to confirm that learning has taken place.
- Support Nursing and Midwifery faculty at UGHE with integrating simulation into their curriculum.
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- Results oriented with adherence to deliverable and deadlines
- Willingness to relocate to Butaro, Rwanda.
- Support the simulation team in the day-to-day operations at the center including scheduling the usage, signing out, and movement of simulation center equipment.
- Maintain the simulation center inventory and conduct routine inventory updates.
- Monitor and ensure appropriate standards of the center cleanliness, safe storage, and disposal of simulation equipment.
- Assist the simulation center coordinator in equipment budgeting for the center.
- Follow-up and track the procurement of new simulation equipment.
- Work with the Dean of the School of Medicine, the chair of EDQC and the simulation center team to create sustainable local and global partnerships for simulation.
- Support the BMS faculty in coordinating basic sciences modules, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Supervision:
Works under the general supervision of the simulation center coordinator
Research
- Participate in simulation research and data analysis to evaluate learning and impact of simulation-based teaching at UGHE
- Be involved in Basic Sciences and Clinical research projects, as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree
- Proficient knowledge of basic clinical scenarios and emergency procedure
- Minimum of 1 year experience as MD
- Proven interest in medical education and scientific research
- Willingness to work as part of a team in a rapidly evolving environment
- English proficiency required (Kinyarwanda or French fluency desired)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students
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.
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.
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