Description
Position Title: Course Deliverer for Data Driven Health Care
Delivery: Research Methods
Reports to: Academic Director and Course Director, University of Global
Health Equity
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Organization Profile
Delivery: Research Methods
Reports to: Academic Director and Course Director, University of Global
Health Equity
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Organization Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a
groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that is training the next
generation of global leaders from around the world in health care delivery and
developing as a global intellectual hub for delivery science. Owned and
operated by Partners In Health (PIH), UGHE is a private institution leveraging
expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard University, and
other partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching,
research, clinical care, and implementation.
groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that is training the next
generation of global leaders from around the world in health care delivery and
developing as a global intellectual hub for delivery science. Owned and
operated by Partners In Health (PIH), UGHE is a private institution leveraging
expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard University, and
other partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching,
research, clinical care, and implementation.
With innovative curricula rooted in the principles
of health equity, and incorporating the latest advances in education
technology, UGHE will offer undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine,
nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and global health delivery.
of health equity, and incorporating the latest advances in education
technology, UGHE will offer undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine,
nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and global health delivery.
The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery
(MGHD) is the inaugural program at UGHE. The University is seeking a Course
Deliverer to deliver a pre-designed research methods course focused on three
key themes: epidemiology approaches; applied biostatistical principles and
study design; and monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement, to be offered
between February and May 2017 in Rwanda.
(MGHD) is the inaugural program at UGHE. The University is seeking a Course
Deliverer to deliver a pre-designed research methods course focused on three
key themes: epidemiology approaches; applied biostatistical principles and
study design; and monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement, to be offered
between February and May 2017 in Rwanda.
The Course Deliverer will commit to:
- Delivering
an existing, UGHE-developed, and top-notch research methods course leading
to mastery in the aforementioned thematic areas: applied biostatistical
principles and study design; epidemiology approaches; and monitoring,
evaluation and quality improvement
- Creating
an academically rigorous experiential learning environment. Utilizing
dynamic and outcome-driven teaching practices whereby developing students’
technical expertise through approaches including but not limited to
critical thinking, problem solving, and team-based learning
- Working
closely with the Course Director and UGHE Teaching and Learning team to
oversee the instruction, coordination, and evaluation of the course
- Responding
promptly to student and administrative requests during the employment
term.
- Supporting
students outside of the classroom via in person and online modalities
during the course
- Mentoring
students undertaking research initiatives related to the course during the
course
- Participating
in the evaluation of students in a timely and comprehensive manner
consistent with UGHE M&E protocol and course assessment criteria
- Adhering
to the UGHE Code of Conduct
UGHE aims to foster an environment in which all
members work productively and equitably in pursuit of academic, professional,
and personal excellence. The community supports expression, inquiry,
intellectual honesty, respect for the dignity and diversity of others, and
openness to constructive change. The community will be tolerant and supportive,
characterized by civility and consideration for others. All community behavior
must be in accordance with Rwandan law.
members work productively and equitably in pursuit of academic, professional,
and personal excellence. The community supports expression, inquiry,
intellectual honesty, respect for the dignity and diversity of others, and
openness to constructive change. The community will be tolerant and supportive,
characterized by civility and consideration for others. All community behavior
must be in accordance with Rwandan law.
- Adhering
to the UGHE Honor Code
As members of the UGHE academic community, we are
tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, we make common
cause with those in need, we listen to learn from others, and we operate with
honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual
curiosity.
tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, we make common
cause with those in need, we listen to learn from others, and we operate with
honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual
curiosity.
Experience and Qualifications
- Graduate-level
training that includes significant and diverse research methods
experience, especially research methods focused on global health,
equity/health disparities, applied biostatistical principles and study
design, epidemiology approaches, and monitoring, evaluation and quality
improvement
- Experience
teaching health science-oriented research methods to master’s level
students utilizing active learning approaches
- Enthusiasm
to employ diverse pedagogical strategies
- Experience
teaching in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts
- The
ability to teach in English
- Experience
mentoring master’s level students
In addition to this application, applicants
should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, (3) a list of
relevant courses taught including the student profile, sample syllabi, and
teaching evaluations, (4) a personal statement addressing teaching philosophy
and experience working with diverse student populations, (5) at least one
example of representative scholarship, e.g. an in-press or published article
(6) contact information for at least two professional references.
should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, (3) a list of
relevant courses taught including the student profile, sample syllabi, and
teaching evaluations, (4) a personal statement addressing teaching philosophy
and experience working with diverse student populations, (5) at least one
example of representative scholarship, e.g. an in-press or published article
(6) contact information for at least two professional references.
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