University of Global Health Equity Research Faculty Jobs in Rwanda

University of Global Health Equity Research Faculty Jobs in Rwanda


Position Overview

  • The UGHE Junior Fellows programme is designed to build the capacity of promising young Rwandan physician-scientist-educators.

  • The successful applicant will be appointed to IGHER and will receive a one-year research training Fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States.

  • This position includes a period of service at UGHE followed by a one-year training appointment at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

  • The USA-based training appointment will begin on July 1, 2021.

    Training will include:

  • learning how to design and conduct a study including: recruitment, retention, data collection, data analysis, writing abstracts and papers and making relevant oral and poster presentations;

  • learning about institutional research board approvals, and training in human subjects’ protections;

  • learning to master Research Electronic Data Capture;

  • tuition subsidy for enrollment in up to two courses such as statistics and epidemiology per semester at FAES, the NIH graduate school;

  • protected time to attend NIH trainings on writing research papers, writing grants, and other research activities;

  • time for attendance at NIH clinical case conferences or other NIH conferences; and
    support for travel to and presentations at national (USA) and international conferences as appropriate.

  • Pending successful performance and completion of training at NIDDK, the Fellow will return to UGHE as IGHER Faculty to continue research activities for a mandatory period of no less
    than 3 years.

    Responsibilities

  • Work with research supervisor(s) to design Rwanda-based research projects in areas of identified health priorities and need;

  • Work with research supervisor(s) to design and implement clinical and non-clinical research projects;

  • Conduct field or laboratory-based research, analyze data, and interpret results;

  • Write and submit funding proposals and institutional research board proposals;

  • Attend all relevant trainings at NIDDK to develop research capacity and skills;

  • Disseminate research findings through publications and presentation in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge;

  • Participate in the development and delivery of IGHER training programs including teaching medical students;

  • Mentor UGHE students on research projects and advise them on study skills to ensure their projects are relevant and up to the UGHE’s standards; and

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree (MD), or a PhD in a health/research field earned and recognized in Rwanda within the last ten years;


  • Proven interest in scientific and clinical research, preferably with demonstrated experience in research;

  • Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;

  • Solid foundation in medicine, epidemiology, and noncommunicable diseases;

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills;

  • Exceptional creativity, ethical standards, and motivation;

  • Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and

  • Track record of academic excellence.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; University of Global Health Equity Research Faculty Jobs in Rwanda

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