Partners In Health
Lecturer, Division of Clinical Medicine
Partners In Health, Sewanee, Tennessee, United States, 37375
Title:
Lecturer: Division of Clinical Medicine
Department:
Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine
Reports to:
Chair of Division of Clinical Medicine
Location:
Butaro , Burera District, Rwanda
Role Purpose The Lecturer (Coordinator) in Medical Education at UGHE participates in development and delivery of curriculum in the clinical sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contributes to ongoing curriculum review and improvement. The lecturer will be given mentorship in research and medical education while working at the UGHE campus in Butaro.
Responsibilities
Teach and supervise medical students during clerkships, science labs, and simulation center activities.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students during clinical rotations, supporting professional growth and addressing challenges.
Ensure didactic and clinical teaching is delivered as planned, with teaching spaces, facilities, and materials prepared.
Facilitate opportunities for student reflection, debriefing, and exposure to diverse clinical conditions.
Develop, coordinate, and regularly update the clerkship curriculum in line with UGHE’s standards and international benchmarks.
Organize clinical rotations and schedules, balancing faculty, UR student/resident rotations, and hospital clinical workflows.
Revise courses and curriculum as needed to align with UGHE’s mission and evolving best practices.
Ensure clerkships comply with approved curriculum, hospital regulations, and UGHE policies.
Supervise, examine, and grade students; assess clinical skills, professionalism, patient care, and written assignments.
Enter grades promptly and monitor attendance, exam candidacy, and academic progress.
Identify students facing difficulties, develop remediation plans with faculty, and track progress.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student evaluations, grades, schedules, teaching hours, and clinical activities.
Work with full-time and visiting faculty to plan content, lesson delivery, and assessments.
Collaborate with hospital leadership, clerkship directors, and faculty to ensure clinical teaching is aligned with objectives.
Attend ward rounds, clinics, and teaching sessions to strengthen links between clinical practice and learning.
Support faculty development needs and contribute to initiatives that enhance teaching quality.
Participate in meetings, committees, and cross-departmental coordination.
Manage clerkship logistics, including student placements, rotation assignments, transport, internet access, and teaching facilities.
Communicate frequently with students, faculty, and leadership regarding schedules, objectives, logistics, and feedback.
Ensure smooth delivery of clerkships by coordinating with administrative staff, heads of divisions, and other coordinators.
Maintain compliance with safety, documentation, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Solicit regular feedback from students, faculty, and clinical staff to improve clerkship quality.
Collaborate with the Education Development and Quality Committee (EDQC) to implement evaluation processes and analyze results.
Monitor clerkship sites, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support improvement plans.
Assist clerkship directors in preparing reports and contributing to ongoing curriculum review.
Participate in research activities with UGHE faculty and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
Mentor students in research projects, advising them on methodology, study skills, and dissemination.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by UGHE leadership to support the School of Medicine’s mission.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years.
Fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda.
Proven interest in medical education and scientific research.
Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
Solid foundation in medical curricular content.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to multitask, work well as a member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast‑paced work environment.
Attention to detail and quality.
Results‑oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.
How to Apply Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.
University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Lecturer: Division of Clinical Medicine
Department:
Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine
Reports to:
Chair of Division of Clinical Medicine
Location:
Butaro , Burera District, Rwanda
Role Purpose The Lecturer (Coordinator) in Medical Education at UGHE participates in development and delivery of curriculum in the clinical sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contributes to ongoing curriculum review and improvement. The lecturer will be given mentorship in research and medical education while working at the UGHE campus in Butaro.
Responsibilities
Teach and supervise medical students during clerkships, science labs, and simulation center activities.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students during clinical rotations, supporting professional growth and addressing challenges.
Ensure didactic and clinical teaching is delivered as planned, with teaching spaces, facilities, and materials prepared.
Facilitate opportunities for student reflection, debriefing, and exposure to diverse clinical conditions.
Develop, coordinate, and regularly update the clerkship curriculum in line with UGHE’s standards and international benchmarks.
Organize clinical rotations and schedules, balancing faculty, UR student/resident rotations, and hospital clinical workflows.
Revise courses and curriculum as needed to align with UGHE’s mission and evolving best practices.
Ensure clerkships comply with approved curriculum, hospital regulations, and UGHE policies.
Supervise, examine, and grade students; assess clinical skills, professionalism, patient care, and written assignments.
Enter grades promptly and monitor attendance, exam candidacy, and academic progress.
Identify students facing difficulties, develop remediation plans with faculty, and track progress.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student evaluations, grades, schedules, teaching hours, and clinical activities.
Work with full-time and visiting faculty to plan content, lesson delivery, and assessments.
Collaborate with hospital leadership, clerkship directors, and faculty to ensure clinical teaching is aligned with objectives.
Attend ward rounds, clinics, and teaching sessions to strengthen links between clinical practice and learning.
Support faculty development needs and contribute to initiatives that enhance teaching quality.
Participate in meetings, committees, and cross-departmental coordination.
Manage clerkship logistics, including student placements, rotation assignments, transport, internet access, and teaching facilities.
Communicate frequently with students, faculty, and leadership regarding schedules, objectives, logistics, and feedback.
Ensure smooth delivery of clerkships by coordinating with administrative staff, heads of divisions, and other coordinators.
Maintain compliance with safety, documentation, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Solicit regular feedback from students, faculty, and clinical staff to improve clerkship quality.
Collaborate with the Education Development and Quality Committee (EDQC) to implement evaluation processes and analyze results.
Monitor clerkship sites, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support improvement plans.
Assist clerkship directors in preparing reports and contributing to ongoing curriculum review.
Participate in research activities with UGHE faculty and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
Mentor students in research projects, advising them on methodology, study skills, and dissemination.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by UGHE leadership to support the School of Medicine’s mission.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years.
Fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda.
Proven interest in medical education and scientific research.
Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
Solid foundation in medical curricular content.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to multitask, work well as a member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast‑paced work environment.
Attention to detail and quality.
Results‑oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.
How to Apply Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.
University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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