Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Junior Faculty (Research Track)
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Description
Job Title: Junior Faculty, Lecturer (Research track)
Reports to: Director of Basic Sciences
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
Position Overview
The UGHE Junior Fellows programme is designed to build the capacity of promising young Rwandan physician-scientist-educators. Junior Faculty in Research at UGHE conduct research within UGHE and will receive a one-year research training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. This position includes a period of service at UGHE followed by a one-year training appointment at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. The USA-based training appointment will begin on July 1, 2020, and will focus on diabetes prevention research. .

Responsibilities
• Work with a research supervisor(s) to design Rwanda-based diabetes prevention research projects;
• Work with a research supervisor(s) to design and implement other clinical and non-clinical research projects
• Conduct field or laboratory-based research, analyze data, and interpret results;
• Write and submit funding proposals and institutional research board proposals;
• Attend all relevant trainings at NIDDK to develop research capacity and skills;
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentation in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge;
• Participate in the teaching of medical students as a member of the basic sciences division.
• 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; and
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree (MD), or a Ph.D. in a health/research field earned and recognized in Rwanda within the last ten years;
• Proven interest in scientific and clinical research, preferably with demonstrated experience in research;
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;
• Solid foundation in medicine, epidemiology, and no communicable diseases;
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills;
• Exceptional creativity, ethical standards, and motivation;
• Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and
• Track record of academic excellence.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor of Medicine

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Job Skills: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement addressing candidate’s experience working in a related field, (4) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to experience in education, leadership and management experience; at least one of these references should be an immediate supervisor and (5) copies of all degrees earned and current professional certifications.
Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under "Additional Files" on the application page.
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