Health -Medicine Jobs at East African Community and other Companies

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Health Officer (Clinical Research)
(1 post) (REF: EAC/HR/2022-23/14)
Grade: P3
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary (Research)
Organ/Institution: East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC)
Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi

Main purpose of job:
The Principal Health Officer (Clinical Research) is responsible for developing and managing the clinical research function at the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC). The key function of this position is to coordinate clinical research activities within the EAC Partner States in collaboration with the National Health Research and Academic Institutions in each Country with a view of ensuring that research being conducted answers the key health issues in the EAC and advises on topical areas for clinical research.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Liaise with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Research) and the Principal Health Officer (Operational and Applied Research) to coordinate the development and implementation of health research activities and work plans in collaboration with the EAC Partner States’ National Health Research and Academic Institutions and other stakeholders and partners;
• Liaise with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Research) to develop and/or solicit for clinical research project proposals and market them to sponsors for funding;
• Provide clinical research-based technical expertise to health policy analysis and development;
• Develop clinical research materials and guidelines for presentation and distribution to health research stakeholders in the EAC Partner States;
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Research), the Governing Board of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC), the EAC Sectoral Council of Ministers of Health and/or the EAC Council of Ministers from time to time.

Academic qualifications and experience:
A Master’s degree in Health Sciences. A post graduate qualification in clinical research will be an added advantage;
Relevant working experience of at least ten (10) years in clinical research or related fields with five (5) of which must at senior level;
Must have published at least two (2) articles in international peer review journals, with at least one (1) article as the first or lead author.

Skills and competences:
• Ability to develop integrated results oriented annual work plans and other Organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, developing policies and procedures, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities);
• Should have extensive and demonstrable knowledge of clinical research and the translation of results of health research into health policy and practice;
• Demonstrable competency in public health systems development, management and institution building at national, regional and/or international level;
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data collection and analysis and ability to systematically review published literature in clinical research and assess the quality and results of relevant published studies.
• Proficiency in computer office applications and automated statistical analytical tools and/or related packages
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Should be fluent in the English language.
• Working knowledge of French and or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Ability to work as a team leader and to motivate others;
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on the set deadlines

Eligibility for applications:
• Applicants from all Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.

Terms and Conditions of Service:
• The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once.
• This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

Fringe Benefits:
• The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

Education Qualifications:
• All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
• All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

Relevant Working Experience:
• Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity:
• The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

JOB DETAILS:
17 Clinical Psychologists
Job Description
1. To evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study behavior and mental processes of the Youth in the center.
• Have clients Identification;
• Participate in initial and final screening, provision diagnostic;
• Organize individual and groups psychotherapies;
• Ensure that diagnosis tools are being used: Manuals, scales and test;
• Ensure that every client’ s file is fulfilled and well managed;

2.To provide mental health care,
• Conduct Individual psychotherapy: Group therapies, individual therapies and psycho education;
• Internal transfer if necessary for further treatment and assessment.
• Psycho education in several mental disorders, alcohol and other drugs abuse;
• Conduct family therapy;
• Give advice to the parents and to the concerned staff on special issues found among clients;

3. To conduct research and provide consultation services to disorder.
• Explore clients and keeping necessary information;
• Organize view picture of all annual diagnosed cases in the center and give prognosis;
4. Respect confidentiality
• Keeping confidentially the clients’ self-disclosure;
• Keep records and reports out of reach of non-concerned people;
5.To maintain records
• Keep files in good condition;
• Regularly checking of its security

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Knowledge in handling psychological disorders
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

JOB DETAILS:
2 Dental Doctor/Dental Surgeon; G-4(C)
Job Summary:
Attend assigned patients and support/advise junior Clinicians staff when needed during health care services provision

Duties and responsibilities
• Consults and treats all cases assigned/referred to his or her care
• Refers cases to specialists for further care
• Support supervision of dental therapists/in the clinic.
• Supervision of Dental interns and volunteers.
• Plan, organize and coordinate CPDs for Dental Clinic staff if required
• Respect company and other rules and regulations in place regulating employment
• Other clinical duties assigned by company management related to his/her professional

Other qualities
• Hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent from a reputable university
• Be registered or eligible for registration with the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.
• Be Innovative, creative, problem solver and a lifelong learner
• Demonstrate effective communication, good planning, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Be self motivated, client focused, able to work under pressure and for long hours Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English or French; Kinyarwanda and/or Swahili will be an added advantage.
• Having experience of 2 years in clinical environment with a management/supervision role will be added advantage;
• Be available immediately after employment offer

JOB DETAILS:
Head of Rehabilitation department
Location: Kayonza District
Background & Purpose
As the department of Gahini Hospital, the Rehabilitation Department (Gahini Rehabilitation Centre) is delivering a wide range of rehabilitation services including orthopedic surgery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthesis and orthosis, and community services among others. With financial support from Christian Blind Mission (CBM), the Gahini Hospital would like to recruit a competent and experienced Head of Department who will be paid on project budget. The incumbent will ensure proper functioning of the department in order to achieve its overall mandate. She/he shall be responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for the department.

Structure of authority:
The incumbent will report to the Hospital Director General.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) day-to-day activities and operations;
• Provide effective leadership and management of the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance with the procedure and donors’ requirements;
• Ensure annual budgets, narrative and financial reports are timely produced, approved by the Hospital leadership and shared with the donors as required;
• Manage GRC human resources and implement an effective performance management system focusing on results and individual accountability, including supervision, annual performance reviews, trainings, coaching and career development support;
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, subcontractors, suppliers and partners and provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns;
• Maintain and promote established partnerships including initiation of new ones after consultation with the hospital management committee.
• Establish and maintain strong links with all key stakeholders supporting the delivery of Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) operational and business objectives;
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the existing and new projects/programmes;
• Ensure the Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) Business Plan is implemented;
• Ensure appropriate mechanisms to maintain, promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients/clients, employees and visitors are in place and observed;
• Advise the Hospital management committee on the strategies to improve Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC) efficiency and service delivery;
• Participate in meetings, workshops and other Forums aimed at promoting the visibility and interests of Gahini Rehabilitation Center (GRC);
• Organize and coordinate different visits to GRC by the donors and other stakeholders;
• Taking up any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors.

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18 Hygiene & Sanitation Officer
Level:6.II
Job description

• Implement the local strategy and actionable plan on hygiene and sanitation at Sector level and produce consolidated reports thereof;
• Organize, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, and supervise the implementation of regular campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on hygiene and sanitation promotion;
• Organize, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, and supervise the dissemination of norms and procedures related to hygiene and sanitation across the Sector;
• Conduct, together with other designated actors, hygiene and sanitation inspection in sampled public and non-public institutions and accordingly advise the District on measures to be taken;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hygiene and Sanitation
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sanitation
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning