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Lecturer, Medical Education Track at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

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Job Description

Lecturer, Medical Education Track

Job Title: Lecturer (Medical Education Track)

Reports to: Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda

Position Overview

The UGHE Lecturer in Medical Education will participate in development and delivery of curriculum in the biomedical sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contribute 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.

Job Industry

Education / Teaching

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Work under the supervision of full-time and visiting faculty to determine content, lesson plans, and teaching responsibilities within the teaching team
  • Write and develop course materials inclusive of assessments, syllabi, lesson plans, readings and teaching videos and contribute to in class instruction in medical program courses
  • Supervise, examine, and grade students and enter their grades to facilitate assessment of their performance and understanding of academic concepts
  • Ensure alignment of content and curriculum with UGHE’s plans and international standards
  • Where appropriate, participate in development and revisions to existing courses and curriculum
  • Conduct various administrative responsibilities such as assessment of student progress, monitoring student attendance, organizing student feedbacks sessions, validating candidature of students before exams, and evaluating the student experience at UGHE
  • Participate in teaching in the science lab and simulation center
  • Participate in research at UGHE based on the research agenda
  • Carry out research activities with input from UGHE Faculty members and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge
  • Mentor UGHE students on research projects and advise them on study skills to ensure their projects are relevant and up to the University’s standards
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years
  • Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) or additional qualification is desirable
  • 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

Other qualities

  • Ability to multitask, work independently and excel as member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrates strong multitasking skills, ability to work independently, and excellent teamwork
  • Knowledge of different student learning pedagogies 
  • Ability to adapt flexibly within a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to pay attention to detail

Application Process

Application Link

Close Date

05/06/2025

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