Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR) is strengthening its capacity in education, training and research and will be launching Africa Health Sciences University (AHSU) in September 2024. AHSU will include rigorous academic programs, including a bachelor’s degree with honors in Midwifery. In line with this, KFHR is calling for highly qualified clinical faculty to join the team. Faculty will be based at district and referral hospitals in Kigali. We are actively looking for qualified and experienced individuals who are passionate about contributing to the education and healthcare of midwives.
Contract Duration: Two years with the possibility of renewal.
Location: District or referral hospital in Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Respective Chair of Department

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Teaching and Clinical Supervision
o Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and practical sessions to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
o Develop and update curriculum content to align with current clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
o Provide mentorship and guidance to students, fostering a positive and interactive learning environment.
o Supervise and mentor students during clinical rotations, ensuring the application of theoretical knowledge to practical settings, including on nights and weekends.
o Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate and enhance students' clinical experiences.
o Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their professional growth.
• Research
o Engage in research activities within the specified discipline, contributing to the institution's scholarly output.
o Encourage and support students in research and evidence-based practice projects, fostering a culture of inquiry and academic curiosity.
• Other Activities
o Participate in relevant committees, meetings, and institutional initiatives to contribute to the overall development and governance of the institution.
o Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff to ensure the smooth functioning of academic programs.

Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in midwifery or equivalent
• Current faculty appointment with a reputable institution in their area of practice
• Have full country-of-training Nursing and Midwifery Council registration with a license to practice required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a practicing midwife, lecturer, mentor and researcher
• Demonstrated teaching, research, and clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in student assessment
• Demonstrated research output and curriculum development preferred
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and student mentorship
• Fluency in oral and written English

Benefits Package
KFHRF offers a competitive benefits package to successful candidates with the opportunity for professional development.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should complete the application form with the required documents here by Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 23:59 Central Africa Time (CAT). Questions can be directed to hr@kfhrf.org .

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