Organizational Profile
Partners in Health (PIH) is an
internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide
a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service
delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the
benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an
antidote to despair. In 2005, PIH began working in
internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide
a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service
delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the
benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an
antidote to despair. In 2005, PIH began working in
Rwanda at the invitation of
the Government of Rwanda and is known locally as Inshutimu Buzima (IMB). PIH/IMB began an effort to strengthen the
public health systems in rural Rwanda in three rural districts whose
infrastructure remained decimated following the devastating 1994 genocide. PIH
has built or renovated three hospitals, provided support to nearly 40+ rural
health centers, trained a network of over 4,000 community health workers, and developed
services to address the socioeconomic determinants of disease. Our sites serve
as centers of innovation and education in health care delivery, tackling
implementation challenges from HIV to cancer, in close partnership with the
Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center
PIH/IMB is seeking outstanding
candidates for the following positions. Female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
candidates for the following positions. Female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Oncology Program
Internist
Internist
Reports to:
Butaro Hospital Medical
Director, IMB District Clinical Director
Butaro Hospital Medical
Director, IMB District Clinical Director
Location:
Burera, Rwanda
Burera, Rwanda
General Responsibilities: This position is for
a medical specialist in internal medicine to serve as specialist clinician in
provision of care for NCD/cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. This person
will also play a key role in programmatic implementation of the Butaro Cancer
Center of Excellence, including training and mentoring in NCD/cancer skills and
activities, access to medicines and consumables, implementation of quality
improvement initiatives, application of policies/SOPs, and communications to
other Departments at Butaro District Hospital and IMB clinical programs.
This position will receive opportunities for career development, including
mentorship from an international team of oncology experts, participation in
research activities, and consideration for attendance of international research
conferences and clinical trainings.
a medical specialist in internal medicine to serve as specialist clinician in
provision of care for NCD/cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. This person
will also play a key role in programmatic implementation of the Butaro Cancer
Center of Excellence, including training and mentoring in NCD/cancer skills and
activities, access to medicines and consumables, implementation of quality
improvement initiatives, application of policies/SOPs, and communications to
other Departments at Butaro District Hospital and IMB clinical programs.
This position will receive opportunities for career development, including
mentorship from an international team of oncology experts, participation in
research activities, and consideration for attendance of international research
conferences and clinical trainings.
Requirements for the position:
- Medical
Degree and specialization in Internal Medicine - Strong
clinical skills and interest in developing knowledge in clinical oncology - Highly
motivated to play a leadership role in cancer care at Butaro Hospital - Understands
and upholds principles of equity and alignment with national priorities in
provision of cancer care in Rwanda - Highly
organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical
tasks simultaneously - Strong
management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills.
Ability to work well with diverse team
How to apply:
If you believe that you are the
right candidate for the above positions, please submit your application online
using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
right candidate for the above positions, please submit your application online
using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
For the section “work
authorization,” please select “unknown.” Should you require any assistance,
please email Human Resources at imbrecruitment@pih.org
authorization,” please select “unknown.” Should you require any assistance,
please email Human Resources at imbrecruitment@pih.org
