Job
description
The Rwanda-based
Oncology Curriculum and Training Specialist will work closely with the
Department of Medical Education and Training (DMET) and Non-Communicable
Diseases Program at Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB) and with the Rwandan Ministry of
Health (MOH) to coordinate and support curriculum development and training
initiatives related to Cancer in Rwanda, specifically related to
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) grant activities. To this end, the Specialist will work
closely with IMB and MOH staff members in order to: 1) develop, revise and
evaluate effective oncology training curricula, materials, and training
delivery; 2) assist in building an effective monitoring and evaluation system
for Oncology trainings in collaboration with IMB and Boston MEQ teams; and 3)
mentor clinicians and program leaders in the development and delivery of
high-quality trainings for Cancer capacity building. The main goals are to
strengthen and expand upon IMB and PIH’s training models and curricula, to work
with IMB and MOH clinical programs in ensuring quality, consistency, and
standardization of training methodologies and materials, and to assist the IMB
Department of Medical Education and Training in improving the overall quality
and impact of IMB and MOH oncology training initiatives related to grant
activities.
This is a
1-year, grant-funded position.
POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall :The
Oncology Curriculum and Training Specialist will work collaboratively with and
provide mentorship to IMB and MOH clinical staff to do the following with
respect to GlaxoSmithKline/oncology initiatives:
1) develop, write,
edit, and revise training curricula and materials (facilitator manuals,
participant manuals, PowerPoint presentations, flipcharts, pocketbook guides)
for GSK grant-related trainings;
2) help to build the
curriculum and materials-development skills of Rwandan clinical staff members
involved in GSK trainings;
3) provide direct
mentoring and technical assistance to IMB team members to improve delivery of
GSK trainings;
4) strengthen the monitoring and evaluation
systems and skills for cancer-related trainings; and
5) coordinate the
work of international and Rwandan content experts and consultants, and ensure
consistency, timeliness and high standards in the development and
implementation of oncology training materials.
Specific:
- Work
closely with IMB teams and Rwandan MOH to define Oncology training
curriculum objectives, priorities, content and methodology. - Write,
review, edit, and revise Oncology training materials as needed in
conjunction with NCD and other clinical programs at IMB and the national
level, and in collaboration with DMET team members. - Collaborate
with IMB clinical programs and international clinical experts in order to
revise, standardize and deliver high-quality Oncology training materials. - Provide
technical assistance and mentoring to DMET staff and to expert trainers in
cancer in order to develop their training and materials development skills
and capacity as related to oncology trainings. This includes mentoring in
writing, reviewing, editing, and revising training materials (manuals,
PowerPoint presentations, flip charts, and other training materials) in
preparation for piloting at IMB sites, publication, and dissemination
throughout Rwanda and more broadly; using PIH templates, a
competency-based approach, participatory teaching methodologies and
activities, and language levels and training activities appropriate for
participants’ literacy levels and cultural contexts. - Work
with DMET team members and oncology/NCD clinical/community health teams to
update, revise, standardize, and improve existing Oncology training
materials as needed. - Work
with NCD/Oncology and DMET team members to improve training delivery,
including developing tools and systems for improving Oncology trainings
based on piloting and feedback. - Provide
supervision and mentoring to the Oncology Training Coordinator in order to
assure that Oncology training activities are planned, implemented, and
evaluated according to NCD team and GlaxoSmithKline grant specifications. - Coordinate
GlaxoSmithKline grant activities as needed, including assisting with grant
reporting requirements. - Provide
technical assistance and mentoring to IMB staff members involved in GSK
grant training activities in order to build staff members’ capacity to
monitor and evaluate training activities effectively and produce reports
related to Oncology trainings. This work will be done in collaboration
with IMB and Boston’s MEQ teams. This includes helping the team to refine
and strategically use dashboards, TrainSmart, and other monitoring and
evaluation tools, and to develop processes for analyzing monitoring and
evaluation data and using it to improve training content, delivery,
outcomes, and follow up. - Work
with DMET and oncology/NCD team members to collaborate and coordinate with
funders, officials from ministries of health and non-governmental
organizations, and other partners involved in IMB and MOH Oncology
training projects. - Deliver
Oncology training of trainers or other trainings as needed for relevant
IMB or MOH staff. - Help to
coordinate communication with consultant writers, designers, translators,
training team members, and other PIH staff involved in the production of
oncology training materials.
How
to apply
- A
degree in education, health education, public health or a related field;
an advanced degree preferred. - At
least 3 years experience in designing, developing, and editing
professional-level training materials for adults, preferably in
international healthcare and/or resource-poor settings. - Experience
designing and implementing training programs in the area of non-communicable
diseases/cancer, women’s health, or community health. - Experience
developing and delivering training to a range of audiences, including
low-literacy adults, professional trainers, and health professionals. - Experience
evaluating training programs and materials, and experience with training
report writing. - Demonstrated
possession of excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; written
and oral communication skills; and a solid understanding of adult learning
theory, interactive skill building, and participatory methodologies
appropriate for low-literate and culturally diverse communities. - Demonstrated
ability to manage and prioritize a variety of complex tasks
simultaneously. - Ability
to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to
function independently. - Demonstrated
ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients,
and consultants. - Experience
with computer applications and Internet-based research. - French
proficiency (written and spoken) preferred. - Interest
in social justice and health care issues.
Please
note that short listed candidates will be required to present samples of
training curricula and materials that they have developed.