Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Lecturer (Medical Education Track)
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) programme, 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 medical students on their clerkships in the clinical setting;
• 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, develop revisions to existing courses and curriculum;
• Conduct various administrative responsibilities such as assessment of student progress, monitoring student attendance, 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
• 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; and
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

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;
• Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and
• Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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