Lecturer, Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), Option in Global Surgery at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Lecturer, Master of Science in Global Health Delivery, Option in Global Surgery

Position Title: Lecturer, Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), Option in Global Surgery

Reports to: Chair, Centre for Equity in Global Surgery

Program: MGHD in Global Surgery

Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview

UGHE seeks to recruit a junior faculty in global surgery who can use a creative approach coupled with the energy and dedication to:

1. Support the delivery and student assessment of the MGHD option in global surgery program
2. Support research and social medicine activities at the Centre
3. Coordinate, assist and teach all Global Surgery modules and related courses
4. Lead several learner facing activities of the global surgery option

The faculty is expected to work full-time at the UGHE campus, located in Burera district, Butaro, Northern Rwanda.

Teach (60%)

• Coordinate and support the teaching of all MGHD in global surgery modules.
• Support global surgery related continuing professional development (CPD) teaching and training
• Serve as a teaching faculty in the modules to promote student mastery in the topics.
• Deliver teaching sessions with creative pedagogy and student assessment of the modules
• Coordinate student community and learning visits
• Guide student practicum and research programs
• Coordinate virtual and in-person delivery of teaching alongside various visiting and adjunct faculty
• Contribute to the evaluation of students in a timely and comprehensive manner, consistent with UGHE monitoring and evaluation protocol and course assessment criteria.
• Utilize dynamic and outcome-driven teaching practices (including team-based and problem-based learning approaches) to develop students’ critical thinking abilities and technical expertise.
• Work closely with other faculty to oversee the ongoing design, instruction, coordination, and evaluation of the course.
• Respond promptly to student and administrative requests.
• Support students outside of the classroom via in person and online modalities.

Supervising and mentoring (20%)

• Mentor students and fellows undertaking global surgery research initiatives within UGHE and the CEGS including the Practicum, providing guidance on students’ choice of study design and analytical approach.
• Mentor and guide students through the academic year for ongoing professional growth.
• Mentor visiting students and fellows

Provide Strategic Leadership (10%)

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the MGHD in global surgery program, and the integration of the MGHD into UGHE’s future degree offerings.
• Support continued integration of social medicine into Global Surgery offerings at UGHE
• Assist in cultivating a strong body of teaching faculty.
• Contribute to the development of new delivery models and modalities for the modules.
• Participate in different academic and non-academic committees at UGHE.
• Be willing to take on academic and non-academic committee responsibilities and ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the UGHE leadership.
• Contribute to the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement for all aspects of the modules, in partnership with the MGHD team.
• Provide input into the strategy and direction for Global Surgery Education at UGHE.
• Support the Pan African Surgical Healthcare Forum and other strategic initiatives housed in the Center.

Conduct and Accompany Research (10%)

• Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global surgical care, global health delivery and equity.
• Accompany and mentor students and alumni undertaking global surgery research linked to their UGHE training.
• Support all research and innovation streams within the CEGS
• Involved in dissemination and advocacy around Global Surgery

Application Link