Description
Title: Volunteer District
Clinical Advisor
Clinical Advisor
Hiring Manager: PIH District
Clinical Director and Hospital Medical Director
Clinical Director and Hospital Medical Director
Location: Rwinkwavu, Butaro,
and Kirehe District Hospitals
and Kirehe District Hospitals
Organizational
Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston,
MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and
marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican
Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of
affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including
Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training,
advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of
modern medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to
despair, and inspire others to do the same.
Profile:
Partners In Health (PIH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston,
MA, whose mission is to provide quality health care for the poor and
marginalized in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Dominican
Republic, and Navajo Nation. In addition, PIH has a growing network of
affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries, including
Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, and Togo. Through service delivery, training,
advocacy and research, PIH works around the globe to bring the benefits of
modern medical science to those most in need of it, to serve as an antidote to
despair, and inspire others to do the same.
This is an exciting
time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound visibility
has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global stage. PIH
seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the
organization to join the team.
time for PIH. We are taking on immense challenges, and a newfound visibility
has brought the opportunity to influence great change on the global stage. PIH
seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the
organization to join the team.
PIH began working in
Rwanda in 2005 with our sister organization, Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking
the lessons learned and expertise honed in Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have
achieved rapid success, gaining the attention of both the highest levels of the
Government of Rwanda and the international community. Through partnership with
the Ministry of Health in our efforts, we have already helped to strengthen the
public health system in the areas we serve and are helping the government
develop plans to replicate elements of our model throughout the country.
Rwanda in 2005 with our sister organization, Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking
the lessons learned and expertise honed in Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have
achieved rapid success, gaining the attention of both the highest levels of the
Government of Rwanda and the international community. Through partnership with
the Ministry of Health in our efforts, we have already helped to strengthen the
public health system in the areas we serve and are helping the government
develop plans to replicate elements of our model throughout the country.
General
Responsibilities:
The District Clinical Advisor is a volunteer position that serves as a focal
point for medical education and clinical teaching, supports the leadership of
the district to build and coordinate clinical services, provides programmatic
support and clinical mentoring to clinical staff, and helps maintain high quality
clinical services at all levels of the district health system in accordance
with Ministry of Health norms.
Responsibilities:
The District Clinical Advisor is a volunteer position that serves as a focal
point for medical education and clinical teaching, supports the leadership of
the district to build and coordinate clinical services, provides programmatic
support and clinical mentoring to clinical staff, and helps maintain high quality
clinical services at all levels of the district health system in accordance
with Ministry of Health norms.
Specific
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform clinical teaching,
mentorship and capacity building of Rwandan clinicians through
participation in daily clinical rounds, outpatient clinics, academic
presentations, case review, and other activities. - Assist in clinical services at the
District Hospital level, including emergency room, intensive care
services, and expanded outpatient services. - Assist the District Hospital in
improving access to specialized services through improved referral systems
and effective partnerships with local specialists and visiting clinicians. - Strengthen the capacity of
diagnostic departments, including the laboratory and radiology and the use
of diagnostic technology to improve patient care. - Provide feedback to the District
Hospital leadership on strategies to improve clinical outcomes and
participate actively in quality improvement activities - Develop clinical training plans
and provide both didactic and bedside clinical learning for hospital
general practitioners and staff - Establish and reinforce mechanisms
to ensure access to care and social assistance - Strengthen community-based care,
particularly around HIV, non-communicable chronic diseases, and mental
health - Supervise the work of visiting
foreign clinicians, including specialists and medical students
Qualifications:
- Fully licensed physician in the
areas of internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics / gynecology, surgery,
family medicine / general practice, or other clinical sub-specialties - Previous clinical experience in
resource-poor context - Ability to commit at least
six-months for field-based clinical duty; one-year commitment preferred - English fluency; French
proficiency is beneficial but not required - Proven commitment to the care of
poor and marginalized communities
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