Job Overview
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a
qualified and experienced Faculty, Pediatric Surgery to join its
Department of Surgery.
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The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate
and postgraduate medical education, pediatric surgical clinical services,
research, and global surgery initiatives. The role will involve teaching and
clinical supervision at Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital and affiliated
training sites, mentoring students and residents, and supporting the
development of pediatric surgical training aligned with COSECSA standards.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated pediatric
surgeon with strong clinical, teaching, research, and mentorship experience who
is committed to improving access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care
for children in resource-limited settings.
Key Responsibilities
Undergraduate
Medical Education
- Develop
pediatric surgery curriculum, syllabi, and teaching content.
- Deliver
lectures, small-group sessions, simulation-based training, and bedside
teaching.
- Supervise
medical students during surgery clerkships.
- Participate
in OSCEs, written examinations, and workplace-based assessments.
- Mentor
undergraduate research projects.
- Coordinate
pediatric surgery teaching activities with visiting and adjunct faculty.
- Ensure
quality and consistency of clinical teaching across affiliated training
sites.
- Participate
in direct patient care as part of clinical teaching.
Postgraduate and Residency Education
- Support
competency-based training aligned with COSECSA standards.
- Supervise
residents in neonatal and pediatric surgical care.
- Conduct
workplace-based assessments, logbook reviews, case discussions, and
operative competency assessments.
- Support
preparation for COSECSA membership and fellowship examinations.
- Mentor
residents in clinical practice, research, leadership, and professionalism.
- Participate
in morbidity and mortality conferences, journal clubs, and academic
rounds.
- Support
simulation-based training for pediatric surgical procedures.
- Contribute
to accreditation and quality assurance processes.
Clinical Service Delivery
The faculty member will support the expansion of
comprehensive pediatric surgical services at Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital,
including:
- Pediatric
general surgery and emergency care.
- Pediatric
oncologic surgery.
- Perioperative
care of children, including anesthesia, critical care, and nutrition.
- Development
of clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
- Quality
improvement initiatives.
- Multidisciplinary
pediatric surgical care.
- Strengthening
referral systems and district-level capacity.
- On-call
and emergency pediatric surgical services.
Research and Scholarship
- Initiate
and support research in pediatric and neonatal surgery.
- Develop
grant proposals, research publications, and technical reports.
- Mentor
students and residents in research.
- Conduct
implementation and operational research focused on improving access to
pediatric surgical care in Rwanda and similar settings.
Global Surgery and Institutional Service
- Participate
in Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) activities.
- Contribute
to global surgery conferences, seminars, and collaborations.
- Develop
partnerships with national and international pediatric surgery programs.
- Support
grant writing and resource mobilization.
- Serve
on UGHE committees as assigned.
- Contribute
to departmental strategy and academic program development.
- Participate
in community outreach and child health advocacy.
- Promote
interprofessional education and collaboration.
Qualifications and Skills
Mandatory Qualifications
- Medical
degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate
qualification in Pediatric Surgery, such as Fellowship, MMed, or
equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
- Board
certification or equivalent specialist recognition in Pediatric Surgery.
- Eligibility
for medical licensure or registration in Rwanda.
- Demonstrated
clinical expertise in pediatric surgical care, including neonatal surgery.
- Experience
teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
- Demonstrated
research experience.
- Strong
commitment to academic medicine and mentorship.
- Excellent
interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- MSc in
Public Health, Global Health, or Medical Education.
- Experience
in health systems strengthening and surgical capacity building in
low-resource settings.
- Experience
working in academic medical centers.
- Knowledge
of research methods and implementation science.
- Experience
in competency-based medical education.
- Grant-writing
experience and peer-reviewed publications.
- Familiarity
with COSECSA or similar regional training frameworks.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
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- Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
- Degree
certificate(s)
- Cover
letter describing their interest in joining UGHE and relevant
qualifications and experience
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