Lecturer, Medical Education Track at PIH – Partners In Health: (Deadline Ongoing)

Lecturer, Medical Education Track at PIH – Partners In Health: (Deadline Ongoing)

Job Title: Lecturer (Medical Education Track)

Reports to: Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda

Position Overview

The UGHE Lecturer in Medical Education will participate in development and delivery of curriculum in the biomedical sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contribute to ongoing curriculum review and improvement. The lecturer will be given mentorship in research and medical education while working at the UGHE campus in Butaro.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of full-time and visiting faculty to determine content, lesson plans, and teaching responsibilities within the teaching team
• Write and develop course materials inclusive of assessments, syllabi, lesson plans, readings and teaching videos and contribute to in class instruction in medical program courses
• Supervise, examine, and grade students and enter their grades to facilitate assessment of their performance and understanding of academic concepts
• Ensure alignment of content and curriculum with UGHE’s plans and international standards
• Where appropriate, participate in development and revisions to existing courses and curriculum
• Conduct various administrative responsibilities such as assessment of student progress, monitoring student attendance, organizing student feedbacks sessions, validating candidature of students before exams, and evaluating the student experience at UGHE
• Participate in teaching in the science lab and simulation center
• Participate in research at UGHE based on the research agenda
• Carry out research activities with input from UGHE Faculty members and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge
• Mentor UGHE students on research projects and advise them on study skills to ensure their projects are relevant and up to the University’s standards
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years
• Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) or additional qualification is desirable
• Fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda
• Proven interest in medical education and scientific research
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
• Solid foundation in medical curricular content
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Other qualities

• Ability to multitask, work independently and excel as member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrates strong multitasking skills, ability to work independently, and excellent teamwork
• Knowledge of different student learning pedagogies
• Ability to adapt flexibly within a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to pay attention to detail

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.

University of Global Health Equity 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. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare 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.

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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