Job Description
I. Summary of Overall Role and Responsibilities
The Medical Education, Research, CPD officer is responsible of designing and coordinating activities that promote research and quality education of students in clinical placement.
II. Key Duties and Tasks
Conduct appraisals after training events and using the results of appraisal to introduce continuous improvement to training program and seminars
Coordinate evaluations for clinical rotations and collect feedback from students and supervisors at the end of the clinical placement
Coordinate simulation center activities and teachings for students
Coordinate students (undergraduates and post-graduates) activities in the Hospital
Coordination of continuous professional Development Activities in the Hospital
Draft research needs and their specifications in collaboration with relevant departments/units
Ensure adherence to professional code of conduct for students
Ensure professional code of conduct for students
Facilitate for the availability of the training resources and materials of the hospital ‐ this would include training notes and presentations, training materials and methodologies, e‐learning materials, Telemedicine, videos etc
Identify suitable trainers and speakers for training events and negotiate fees where applicable
Identify the training and development needs within the hospital through appraisal and consultation with hospital members and heads of services
Implement training plan and selects appropriate learning delivery methods
Keep up to date and inform members of developments in training by going to meetings, conducting research, reading journals and attending relevant courses
Manage applications for research grants and apply for research funding opportunities
Monitor and evaluate Research activities in the hospital
Monitor the activities of research project
Organize lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorial in consultation with consultant doctors
Organize presentations at conferences
Organize the implementation of the Continuous Professional Development Program
Participate in budgeting and monitor expenditure within budgeted amounts
Participate in the development of medical education programs
Promote the culture of sharing best practices among hospital members
Provide regulatory advice and compile assessment reports for disciplinary actions
Register all students before being allocated in Departments/ Units
Review and approve schedules for students in clinical rotations in collaboration with heads of Departments and Units
Supervise the review and implementation of research projects
Work in close partnership with external research contractors, other government analysts, and policy colleagues during the course of the research
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’ Degree in Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Digital literacy skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Results oriented
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Good knowledge of Rwanda Health System
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Ability to plan, analyze and implement sound practices and procedures
