Lecturer for the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Description

Title: Lecturer for the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery

Reports to: Chair, Centre for Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

ROLE PROFILE

The Centre for Nursing and Midwifery at UGHE was launched in 2020 with the mandate to develop the global nursing and midwifery workforce through education, partnerships, research, and community building, all aimed at meeting the population health needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. The Centre provides in-service and graduate training programs to capacitate Nurses, Midwives, and Interprofessional teams to contribute, build, repair, strengthen, and effectively lead health systems in the provision of equitable care.

The lecturer will be responsible for assisting with the design and delivery of curricula for nurses and midwives in Africa and worldwide. Educational offerings at the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery are focused on advanced nursing and midwifery competencies in education, leadership, global health and clinical specializations.

Role Purpose:

Under the guidance of the Chair of the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery (CNM), the Lecturer will compile and develop course materials, participate in the delivery of advanced-level training for nurses and midwives, conduct research, serve communities, and support organisational growth. In addition, the Lecturer will support other units at
UGHE in achieving the institution's overall mission and vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Curriculum Development and Pedagogy (60%)

• Subject matter expertise in the development of nursing and midwifery training programs.
• Specific areas include, but are not limited to: executive education, global health, leadership, and clinical nursing specialisations in oncology, midwifery, mental health, community/public health, and primary health.
• Assist with the preparation of curricula, syllabi and course activities.
• Assist with the delivery of training for students, faculty and other relevant stakeholders
• Assist with grading student assignments and exams on the Canvas Learning management Platform.
• Teach classes as assigned by the Centre Chair.

Student Supervision and Mentorship (10%)

• Mentor and guide students through their learning as well as ongoing professional growth

 Research (20%)

• Assist and engage in collaborative Research (20%)
• Engage/ collaborate in the Centre’s research activities
• Assist with and partake in research on nursing and midwifery workforce issues 

Organisational Development (10%)

• Collaborate with the Centre’s Chair and other key personnel at UGHE in the development, implementation and improvement of plans for the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery
• Support other academic programs at UGHE as assigned by the UGHE leadership

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Registered Nurse/Midwife with an active and valid registration by a recognised National Regulatory Body.
• A Nursing and or Midwifery specialisation earned at the level of a Masters’ degree in at least one of the following: Midwifery, Nursing Education, Oncology
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Evidence of publication in an indexed journal as the first author.
• Evidence of mentoring research and/or quality improvement projects.
• Evidence of lifelong learning, preferably enrolment in a doctoral degree program.
• Preferable experience working in Rwanda
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Commitment to work in a fast-paced environment

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical skills around the development of training curricula or tools and monitoring the quality of nursing and midwifery education programs, including the use of Learning Management Systems.
• Teaching skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Competency in Kinyarwanda and French is desirable

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.Lecturer, Center for Nursing and Midwifery

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.