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Description Position: Pediatric Surgery Faculty Job Title: Faculty, Pediatric Surgery Reports to: Head, Department of Surgery Group/Department: Department of Surgery / Division of Clinical Medicine, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)Location : Primarily Butaro Campus and Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital, with frequent travel to Kigali and other teaching sites in Rwanda Position Overview The Faculty of Pediatric Surgery will play a key role in advancing UGHE’s mission to deliver equitable, high-quality medical education and surgical care for children. The faculty member will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical pediatric surgical service delivery, research, and global surgery initiatives focused on children’s surgical care. The Pediatric Surgery faculty member will actively participate in clinical teaching at Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital and affiliated training sites, contribute to curriculum development in pediatric surgery, mentor students and trainees, and support the implementation of the General Surgery Residency Program aligned with COSECSA standards, including strengthening pediatric surgical training exposure. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, academically productive, and committed to surgical education, research, and strengthening pediatric surgical capacity in resource-limited settings. The individual must be organized, collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about improving access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care for children. Responsibilities Undergraduate Medical Education Contribute to curriculum, syllabus, and content development in pediatric surgery across the MBBS/MGHD curriculum. Deliver lectures, small group sessions, simulation-based teaching, and bedside clinical instruction. Provide clinical supervision to medical students during surgery clerkships, with emphasis on pediatric surgical conditions. Participate in student assessment (OSCEs, written exams, workplace-based assessments). Supervise and mentor undergraduate research projects. Coordinate pediatric surgery teaching activities with visiting and adjunct faculty. Collaborate with affiliated hospitals to ensure effective delivery of pediatric surgical education. Ensure quality and consistency of clinical teaching across all rotation sites. Provide leadership for pediatric surgery modules or thematic blocks as assigned. Participate in direct patient care as part of clinical teaching responsibilities. Postgraduate and Residency Education Contribute to implementation of competency-based training aligned with COSECSA standards. Ensure quality supervision of residents rotating through pediatric surgery. Provide structured clinical supervision in neonatal and pediatric surgical care. Participate in WBAs, logbook reviews, case discussions, and operative competency assessments. Contribute to exam preparation for COSECSA membership and fellowship examinations. Mentor residents in clinical practice, research, leadership, and professionalism. Participate in M&M conferences, journal clubs, and academic rounds. Support development of simulation-based training for pediatric surgical procedures. Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance processes. Support development of pediatric surgery training pathways within UGHE programs. Clinical Service Delivery Support and scale-up of comprehensive pediatric surgical services at Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital, including: Pediatric general surgery and emergency care Pediatric Oncologic Surgery Strengthen systems for perioperative care of children, including anesthesia, critical care, and nutrition. Develop and implement clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives. Support multidisciplinary care involving pediatrics, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health professionals. Strengthen referral systems and district-level capacity for pediatric surgical care. Participate in on-call coverage and emergency pediatric surgical services. Research and Scholarship Initiate and support research in pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, and global children’s surgery. Develop grant proposals, research publications, and technical reports. Mentor students and residents in research activities. Conduct implementation and operational research focused on improving access to pediatric surgical care in Rwanda and similar settings. Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) Activities Participate in CEGS academic and administrative activities. Contribute to global surgery conferences, seminars, and collaborations. Build partnerships with national and international pediatric surgery programs. Support grant writing and resource mobilization. Advocate for equitable access to surgical care for children. Institutional Service and Leadership Serve on UGHE committees as assigned. Contribute to departmental strategy and academic program development. Engage in community outreach and child health advocacy initiatives. Promote interprofessional education and collaboration. Perform other duties as assigned by UGHE leadership. Qualifications And Skills Mandatory Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Postgraduate qualification in Pediatric Surgery (Fellowship, MMed, or equivalent recognized specialist qualification). Board certification or equivalent specialist recognition in Pediatric Surgery. Eligible for medical licensure/registration in Rwanda. Demonstrated clinical expertise in pediatric surgical care, including neonatal surgery. Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Demonstrated research experience. Commitment to academic medicine and mentorship. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary settings. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Preferred MSc in Public Health, Global Health, or Medical Education. Experience in health systems strengthening and surgical capacity building in low-resource settings. Experience working in academic medical centers. Expertise in research methods and implementation science. Experience in competency-based medical education. Grant writing experience and peer-reviewed publications. Familiarity with COSECSA or similar regional training frameworks.
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