Description
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
RECRUITMENT OF SIX (6) GENERAL SURGEONS
Senior Lecturer and Above
Date of publication: 29/09/2026
1. Introduction
The University of Rwanda (UR), in collaboration with the
Ministry of Health (MoH) and RSOG, invites applications from suitably qualified
and experienced general surgeons for six (6) academic positions at the
Senior Lecturer level or above.
The successful candidates will be posted to teaching
hospitals that partner with the University of Rwanda. They will strengthen the
training of medical students, residents, fellows, and other health
professionals and contribute to research and curriculum development within the
University.
2. Summary of the Positions
|
Job
title |
General
Surgeon – Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor |
|
Number
of positions |
Six (6) |
|
Employer |
University
of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences |
|
Collaborating
partners |
Ministry
of Health (MoH) and RSOG |
|
Duty
station |
Teaching
hospitals partnering with the University of Rwanda |
|
Reports
to |
Program
Director General Surgery / Head of Department of Surgery |
|
Contract
type and duration |
Fixed-Term
contract, 2 years renewable |
|
Remuneration
and benefits |
Competitive |
|
Expected
start date |
1st
November 2026 |
3. Terms of Reference
Under the supervision of the General Surgery Program
Director and the Chair of the General Surgery Department, and in collaboration
with the management of the teaching hospital of posting, the General Surgeon
will perform the following duties.
3.1 Teaching and learning
- Teach
medical students, residents, fellows, and other health professionals in
classrooms, at the bedside, and in operating rooms.
- Plan,
deliver, and evaluate lectures, tutorials, ward rounds, clinical skills
sessions, and supervised surgical procedures.
- Set,
administer, and grade continuous and final assessments, including clinical
and practical examinations.
- Mentor
and provide academic guidance to learners.
3.2 Clinical practice for teaching
- Provide
general surgical care at the teaching hospital of posting as part of
bedside and operating room teaching, in line with hospital arrangements.
- Model
safe, ethical, and evidence-based surgical practice for learners.
3.3 Research and grants
- Supervise
the research of undergraduate students, residents, and fellows.
- Conduct
research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Compete
for national and international research grants, either individually or in
collaboration with colleagues.
3.4 Curriculum development and review
- Contribute
to the development, review, and implementation of undergraduate and
graduate curricula in surgery and related programs.
- Contribute
to the quality assurance of teaching and learning.
3.5 Other responsibilities
- Participate
in departmental, school, and college meetings and committees.
- Contribute
to community engagement and professional service.
- Perform
any other related duties assigned by the University.
4. Qualifications and Experience
4.1 Minimum requirements
- A
medical degree (MBChB, MD or equivalent).
- A
postgraduate specialist qualification in General Surgery (for example, an
MMed in Surgery, a Fellowship of a recognized College of Surgeons, or an
equivalent).
- Academic
rank of Senior Lecturer or above, or qualifications and academic outputs
that meet the University of Rwanda requirements for appointment at that
rank.
- A
valid license to practice, issued by the appropriate regulatory council in
the applicant's home country.
- Demonstrated
university teaching experience and a publication record in peer-reviewed
journals.
4.2 Desirable attributes
- Experience
supervising students, residents, or fellow research.
- A
track record of competitive research grants.
- Experience
in curriculum development or review.
- Experience
in resource-limited settings.
- Good
communication and teamwork skills, along with proficiency in English.
5. Application Documents
Applicants should submit the following documents, among
others:
|
No. |
Document |
Remarks |
|
1 |
Application
or motivation letter |
Addressed
to the President of RSOG |
|
2 |
Updated
curriculum vitae (CV) |
Showing
publications, teaching experience and other academic outputs |
|
3 |
Notarized
copies of degrees |
Undergraduate
and postgraduate degrees |
|
4 |
License
to practice |
Issued
by the appropriate regulatory council in the applicant's home country |
|
5 |
Identification
document |
Valid
passport for foreign nationals; National ID for Rwandans |
|
6 |
Evidence
of current academic rank |
Appointment
or promotion letter |
|
7 |
Names
and contacts of three (3) referees |
At
least two should be academic referees |
6. Requirements After Selection
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Apply
to the Higher Education Council (HEC) in Rwanda for equivalence of
their degrees; and
- Obtain
registration with the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council (RMDC) for
the License to Practice.
7. How to Apply
- Applications,
with all required documents combined into a single PDF, should be sent
to HR-RSOG@rsog.org.rw
- The
subject line should read “Application – General Surgeon (Senior
Lecturer and above).”
- The
submission deadline is 5/10/2026 at midnight (Kigali time).
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- For
inquiries, contact RSOG Office at info.rsog@gmail.com;
or at +250790396136
The University of Rwanda is an equal opportunity employer.
Women who are qualified are encouraged to apply.
Dr. Mivumbi N. Victor,
President RSOG
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