JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Partners In Health is hiring a Faculty and Program Lead.

Job Summary:

TheFaculty and ProgramLead,DepartmentofPsaddedisa pivotal leadership role within the School of Medicine at UGHE. This positionis responsible forthe overall management, strategic direction, and operationalsuccessss ofa newDepartmentof Psychiatry.

TheFaculty and ProgramLeadwill havethe opportunity to buildnewprogramsandensure excellence in academic, clinical, and administrative functions, aligning departmental goals with the universitY’s missionn and strategicBothctives.Will work with growingMedical Educationn andadministrative teamto implement a postgraduate residency program.

Key Responsibilities:

Ugheisseekingtodevelop astrongprogram that bridges clinical training, research and leadership educaofon inpsychiatry,global mentalhealth delivery andresearch.Theprogramleadwill overseeand developfurtherthe current successful Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry for medical students (now in its 3rdyear) and willdevelopand implement asuccessfulPsychiatry ResidencyTrainingProgram;and contribute toMental Health Research and Research TrainingProgram

Leadership and Strategic Direction:

Develop a new Department of Psychiatry, including a medical student Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry, a Psychiatry Residency Training Program, a Mental Health Research and Research Training Program, and aGlobalMentalHealthMasters’ degree program.

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction tothedepartment

Develop and implement strategic plans in line with UGHE’s vision andobjectives

Enhance the department’s national and international standing through excellence in education, research, and clinical care.

Leadand developdepartmentalmanagementteam, setting clear goals and expectations, and ensuring accountability

Mentor and supportmedical student education, andsenior and junior faculty.

Academic Excellence:

Overseethe development and implementation ofcutting-edgecurriculum and educational programs

Ensure the integration of innovative teaching methodologies and technology in medical education

Promote an environment conducive to scholarly and clinical research activities, fosteringresearchinitiatives across faculty and students

Maintain accreditation standards and continuously improve the quality and relevance of educational offerings

Contribute to the teaching of Basic MedicalSciencesModule

Participate in clinical and Basic Medical Sciences examinations

Clinical Oversight:

Contribute tothe delivery of high-quality clinical services within the department’s affiliated hospitals and clinics

Promote best practices in patient care and clinical governance

Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations to enhance clinicalresearch andtraining opportunities

Lead initiatives to enhance coordination and continuity of mental health services across the referral system, including through training, supervision,researchand policy collaboration with mental health providers.

Operational and Financial Management:

Oversee the department’s operational management, including financial oversight, resource allocation, and infrastructure development.

Develop and manage the departmental budget in collaboration with the university’s financial team.

Implement policies and procedures that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in departmental operations.

Faculty and Staff Development:

Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier faculty and staff, including a Department of Psychiatry coordinator.

Promote professional development opportunities and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to faculty and staff

Student Engagement and Success:

Ensure a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

Oversee the assessment of student performance and the implementation of interventions to address educational needs.

Promote student participation in research, community service, and leadership activities.

External Relations and Advocacy:

Stretchgthenandoptimizepartnershipsthat supportclinicalcare,trainingand research programs in mental health.

Represent the department andUghein national and international forums.

Develop andmaintainrelationships with external stakeholders including government entities, industry partners, and academic institutions.

Advocate for policies and resources that support medical educationin psychiatryandmentalhealthcare delivery.

Serve as akeyliaison between UGHE and national psychiatric stakeholders/Mental health providers, including other residency programs,governmentinstitutions,psychiatrists, and academicpartners, tofostercollaboration in teaching,supervisionsion, andcapacitybuilding.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Oversee continuous quality improvement activities within the department.

Address any issues related to academic integrity or professional conduct.

Performance Review:

Regularly review and assess the performance of the department against established goals and benchmarks.

Adjust strategies and operations in response to feedback and changing circumstances.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements