ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is based in Rwanda and is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and chang-chang change-makers striveeliver more equitable, quality health services for all. Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common causes 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.
The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convenings, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans. The Center is also responsible for directing a Global Surgery Option for UGHE’s Master of Global Health Delivery (MGHD) program as well as Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Surgery program (MBBS), and other long- and short-term training.
TITLE: FACULTY, MASTERS IN GLOBAL HEALTH DELIVERY, OPTION IN GLOBAL SURGERY
Reports to: Chair, Center for Equity in Global Surgery
Location: Butaro and Kigali, Rwanda
POSITION OVERVIEW
UGHE seeks a faculty, an educator, who can use a creative approach coupled with the energy and dedication to:
- develop, modify, deliver, and direct the different modules under the MGHD program – Option in Global Surgery
- develop, modify, and deliver various global surgery modules for the Center for Equity in Global Surgery related MBBS (MD) and nursing programs
- Lead global surgery-related research projects
The faculty should demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching and learning, developing and leading academic programs, robust research portfolios, student mentorship, advising, and leadership. The faculty will be required to teach other courses at UGHE, according to their expertise. The faculty is expected to live and work within Rwanda (Kigali and Butaro) to undertake this role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching (40%)
- Prepare curricula, syllabus, course outlines, and course content in global surgery for students at the University of Global Health Equity’s Master of Sciences in Global Health – track in Global Surgery.
- Participate in global surgery-related curriculum and content development, delivery, and assessments of undergraduate and graduate levels students at UGHE
- Deliver training to students, faculty, and other relevant stakeholders on global surgery
- Teach fellows, postgraduate researchers, and research collaborators within the portfolio of the Center for Equity in Global Surgery
- Contribute to student assessment at various academic programs at UGHE
- Serve as module and program director at the MGHD track in global surgery
Supervising and mentoring (20%)
- Contribute to student mentorship and advising
- Supervise and mentor UGHE’s junior staff in professional development, including education and research on global surgery
- Participate in staff training activities
- Provide supervision for surgical fellows at UGHE and at partner sites
Conduct and collaborate on research (30%)
- Engage/ collaborate in the Center’s research activities
- Lead global surgery-related research projects
- Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications
- Contribute to global surgery advocacy efforts
- Generate research project-related funding
- Support resource mobilization for the CEGS, including preparing grant applications and proposals to external funding sources
Organizational development (10%)
Collaborate with the Center Co-chairs and other key personnel at UGHE on strategic planning for the Center for Global Health Equity
- Establish collaborative links with other institutions, including industrial, commercial, and public organizations
- Provide support for UGHE-based Global Surgery Conferences, as well as contribute to professional conferences and seminars
- Carry out administrative tasks related to departmental and CEGS activities through involvement in committees and boards
- Engage in UGHE’s organizational reviews and processes, such as policy and strategy development activities, etc.
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary Global Surgery research team
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ph.D. in Global Health or Ph.D. in Public Health with demonstrable experience in Global Surgery
- Background in health (MD, nursing, midwifery) is preferred
- Global surgery qualification or fellowship experience will be an added advantage
- Postgraduate surgical qualification will be an advantage
- Demonstrable and measurable experience in Academic Global Surgery: program development, teaching, student supervision, student assessment research, and teaching
- Proven track record of academic experience (teaching and research) – Minimum of five (5) years
- Proven experience in curriculum development, delivery, student mentoring, and assessment
- Expertise in research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation
- Exemplary interpersonal skills: the ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Commitment to equity in access to surgical care
- Commitment to work in a fast-paced environment and employ diverse pedagogical strategies
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Teaching through diverse pedagogical strategies
- Research skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
SUBMIT
Applicants should provide (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, and (3) a list of relevant courses taught including the student profile, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations. (4) a personal statement addressing teaching philosophy and experience working with diverse student populations, (5) at least 5 examples of representative scholarship, e.g. a peer-reviewed article. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.
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