Director of education and reseach unit at Nyamasheke district Under Statute : Deadline: Oct 30, 2024

Job responsibilities

Managerial/Administrative/Clinical Roles & Responsibilities 1. Develop the strategic and operational plan to ensure the smooth running of Education and Research functions within the hospital. 2. Monitor and supervise the implementation of education and research plans. 3. Prepare annual, or as requested, budget proposal to support Clinical Education and Research. 4. Followup budget execution related education and research. 4. In collaboration with the Hospital administration, ensure the optimum use of available physical and human resources for education and research purposes. 5. Participate in the process of ensuring the appropriateness of the quality of health care, evidence based practice, promotion of health safety and welfare of employees as well as performance appraisals for personnel of the hospital; 6. Prepare regular reports on education and research activities. 7. Initiate policies and procedures that enable education and research 8. Participate in establishing policies and procedures for assuring that the rights of individuals (students, staff members, and community members) are respected. 9. Perform any other duty assigned by her/his immediate supervisor 10. Assure partnership management with institutions of higher learning both locally and international.

Education Roles & Responsibilities 1. In cooperation with the Deans and Deputy Deans, ensure that the teaching plan is provided and well-coordinated across departments within teaching hospital. 2. Assist University in the maintenance of Curriculum Vitae database in accord with the requirements of the faculty, to include clinical, research, education and administrative contributions, and a file of evaluations relating to such activities 3. Provide leadership in relation to clinical rotational planning, development, and innovation at the undergraduate, postgraduate, fellowships and continuing professional development 4. Ensure that administrative matters in connection with the Department’s / Faculty’s graduate, postgraduate and undergraduate education programs are carried out, that the University deadlines for the submission for evaluations of students are met, etc 5. Ensuring, in cooperation with the concerned Dean, that the teaching and related responsibilities (e.g. safe laboratory procedures) of the Department are carried out and that all educational activities are carefully planned and effectively implemented. 6. Ensuring that students are properly advised and counseled, general oversight of student relations, and when necessary, participation in the resolution of grievances and disciplinary problems. 7. Develop a program/policy which ensures that each student receives the educational experience needed to safely and independently practice in their specialty upon graduation. 7. Ensuring facilities e.g. library etc are equipped with teaching support equipment and academic resources, international student rotations.

Research Roles & Responsibilities 1. Encourage a curiosity-driven research environment with the goals of knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, capacity building and the training, mentorship and career progression of Clinicians, graduate students, post graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and early career researchers. 2. Consult affiliated universities and teaching hospitals, the research priority areas and develop strategic plan for research activities 3. Mobilize resources, write grants and support grant writing within institution

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Public Health

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Quality Management

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Global Health

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Global Health

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Epidemiology

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s in Nursing Education

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s degree in Infection Control and Prevention

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s degree in Forensic Medicine

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in International Health

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in International Health

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Nursing

    5 Years of relevant experience

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  Master’s Degree in Mental Health Nursing

  3 Years of relevant experience
  
  
  

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  Valid License to practice issued professional council in Rwanda
  
  
  

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Resource management skills

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    Analytical skills

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    Problem solving skills

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    Decision making skills

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    Networking skills

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    Leadership skills

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    Mentoring and coaching skills

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    Time management skills

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    Risk management skills

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    Performance management skills

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    Results oriented

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    Digital literacy skills

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    Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

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    Analytical and problem-solving skills

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    Knowledge of Rwandan health sector

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    Knowledge of clinical services Policy and procedure

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    Knowledge of Health Policies and Procedures development

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    Ability to plan, analyze and implement sound practices and procedures

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    Ability to supervise and perform advanced procedures related to the field of expertise

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  Conduct or participate in clinical trial or any research related to the field of Expertise

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