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Nursing and Midwifery Faculty for Rwanda

The Rwanda Ministry of Health's Human Resources for Health Program has several openings for clinical nursing and midwifery faculty. Positions are available immediately and require at least a 6-month commitment. Recruitment is also beginning for full time faculty for year 2, which begins August 1, 2013. Since faculty are employed by US universities, applicants must be employable in the US. Nurses or midwives with experience across most specialty areas are encouraged to apply. Go to http://www.hrhconsortium.moh.gov.rw/ for more information and to apply.

To read more about the position, please visit http://hrhconsortium.moh.gov.rw/job-descriptions/nursing-midwifery/ or see below.

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY FACULTY FOR RWANDA

The Rwanda HRH Program has been invited by the MOH to assist in strengthening nursing education, faculty development, and professionalization of Rwandan nursing. The US universities’ Schools of Nursing include: New York University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Howard University, University of Maryland and Duke University. The primary goal is to support nursing and midwifery faculty in Rwanda and strengthen clinical teaching programs for nursing and midwifery students.

As part of this program, the US universities are hiring nursing and midwifery educators and clinical mentors and deploy them to Rwandan Schools of Nursing and teaching facilities. These educators are filling a number of roles at Rwandan academic institutions and in the teaching hospitals and clinics (Partner to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Curriculum Development Advisor, E-Learning Advisor, Simulation Lab Advisor, Educational and Professional Standards Advisor). Clinical mentors are being recruited with expertise in a number of clinical specialties, including: Pediatrics (including neo-natal intensive care), Midwifery, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing (including critical care, trauma and surgery, infectious diseases and infection control), and Public Health and Community Nursing. The US nursing and midwifery educators and clinical mentors are a resource for all nursing and midwifery faculty, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, currently practicing nurses and midwives, and nursing and midwifery students throughout Rwanda.

Objectives

The goals of the partnership between the Ministry of Health and the affiliated US nursing schools include the following:

Develop the clinical, teaching, and research skills of current and future nursing and midwifery faculty
Improve the quality of nursing and midwifery education at clinical sites
Develop the capacity of the Nursing and Midwifery Council to license and register nurses and midwives, develop professional standards, accredit educational programs, provide for continuing education and all other functions necessary to maintain a professional nursing and midwifery workforce.
Dramatically increase the percentage of nurses and midwives with at least a diploma from a 3-year nursing and midwifery school
Create clear pathways for nursing and midwifery students to advance from A2 to diploma to Bachelor’s degree to Master’s Degree through curriculum development, development of distance learning technology and content, and development of national policy to support these efforts.
Ensure an adequate number of highly educated and skilled Rwandan nursing and midwifery educators to sustain and advance high quality education once the HRH Program is phased out

Overall Qualifications

Overall Skills and Abilities: Successful candidates have emotional intelligence and personal maturity, enthusiasm for working in a developing country, cultural flexibility and competence, and a passion for making a positive contribution to Rwanda’s healthcare delivery system. Defining characteristics are uncompromised integrity, strategic and innovative thinking skills, and the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates must be able to develop and apply quantitative measurement to promote effective decision-making and continuous organizational improvement.
Communication and Reasoning Ability: Demonstrated ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate information and data in written and verbal form to top management, government officials, and hospital-based colleagues is required. The ability to interpret and apply instructions in diverse settings, and proven ability to support organizational change and develop management capability of others is required. English proficiency required; French proficiency preferred.
Nursing: specific nursing skills/qualifications are outlined in the various nursing job descriptions.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Salary for US faculty is provided by the respective US school. Malpractice insurance and licensure is provided by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health provides additional funding to cover family health insurance, if needed.

Housing

US faculty receive a monthly housing allowance from the Ministry of Health. In addition, they receive an allowance to cover the first two weeks of orientation. An increased housing allowance is available if a US faculty member is moving to Rwanda with his/her family.

Travel

An airfare allowance is provided to US faculty members. Additional airfare is provided for members of the household relocating to Rwanda.

Contract Period

US faculty are typically contracted for a minimum period of 12 months from August 1^st, 2012 to July 31^st, 2013.

Specific Nursing Faculty Positions

1. Partner to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences

The Partner to the Dean provides comprehensive support to the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) at Kigali Health Institute (KHI)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting the Dean to:
- Establish the vision and mission of the school in collaboration with faculty
- Provide leadership in education, research and practice
Mentoring the Dean in:
- Faculty hiring and development
- Development and administration of the annual budget
- Setting academic rules and policies
- Developing academic programs consistent with the Dean and faculty vision
- Monitoring policies for consistency and compliance
- Ensuring excellence in classroom, simulation and clinical instruction of nursing and midwifery students
Contributing to the development of accreditation and national standards concerning academics and professional practice
Participating in activities of faculty committees
Consulting with the rector of Kigali Health Institute on academic matters as appropriate
Providing professional development advising to faculty
Providing support for the Advisors to the Directors at the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery
Working with nursing and midwifery faculty at KHI to facilitate the development of advanced nursing and midwifery education opportunities, including master’s degree programs
Connecting Rwandan and US faculty to develop collaborative nursing and midwifery research
Serving on committees of the Rwanda HRH Program as requested by the Dean or the Minister of Health

The education/experience qualifications for the job of Partner to the Dean include:

At least 3+ years of experience in executive academic administration in a College of Nursing
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with faculty development expertise
Teaching and curriculum development experience
Experience in developing baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing and/or midwifery
Research experience with a track record of developing, completing and publishing funded research
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution
Former position as a dean is preferred
International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

2. Simulation/Skills Lab Advisor

The simulation/skills lab advisor provides support at Kigali Health Institute (KHI) and at the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advising the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) at KHI and the 5 schools of nursing/ midwifery on the most effective ways to integrate skills lab sessions into the existing curriculum
Advising on the appropriate equipment to be purchased at KHI and the 5 schools
Advising and training simulation/skills lab directors at KHI and the 5 schools
Working with faculty at KHI and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery to create advanced in-service education opportunities using simulation
Connecting Rwandan and US faculty to develop collaborative nursing and midwifery research related to incorporating simulation into skills labs for clinical education

The education/experience requirements for the job of simulation/skills lab director include:

At least 3+ years of experience in teaching at an accredited college of nursing
Experience overseeing skills lab that includes the use of simulation in nursing/midwifery clinical education
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with simulation/skills lab expertise
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred; Master’s degree with at least 3 years teaching experience and proven track record of curriculum development to integrate simulation into clinical nursing and midwifery education will be considered
Former position that included planning for purchases, setting up and supervising skills lab with simulation equipment is preferred
International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

3. Education and Professional Practice Standards Advisor

The Education and Professional Practice Standards Consultant works with the National Department of Nursing and Midwifery and the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working with the National Department of Nursing and Midwifery to develop national policy (e.g., licensure, professional practice standards, certification in specialty areas of advanced practice) to regulate nursing and midwifery practice
Working with FNS, the nursing schools, and the National Department of Nursing and Midwifery to develop national policy on nursing and midwifery curriculum approval and accreditation of nursing and midwifery education programs
Working with FNS and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery to create advanced nursing and midwifery in-service education opportunities focused on practice standards and professional regulation
Working collaboratively to integrate national standards and professional regulation into management and leadership courses within nursing and midwifery curricula

The education/experience requirements for the job of education and professional practice standards consultant include:

At least 3+ years of experience in working with state and national regulatory bodies for nursing and midwifery education and professional practice accreditation and regulation
Experience includes preparing schools of nursing/midwifery for accreditation by nursing/midwifery regulatory bodies
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with accreditation and practice standards experience
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred; Master’s degree with at least 3 years teaching experience and proven track record of education and professional practice standards development will be considered
International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

4. Curriculum Development Advisor

The curriculum development expert will provide support to the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) at Kigali Health Institute (KHI) and to the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery nationally. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advising on program and curriculum development at KHI and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery
Advising on revisions of curriculum at KHI and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery
Advising on the development of clear educational pathways for nurses and midwives to advance from basic nursing to academic degrees and/or specialization
Working with the FNS and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery to create advanced nursing and midwifery education opportunities in curriculum development and revision
Providing expert advice on distance learning curricula
Ensuring the appropriate integration of simulation training and clinical instruction into all curricula
Connecting Rwandan and US faculty to develop collaborative research related to education and curriculum development
Collaborating with the Rwanda Nursing Council to ensure that nursing and midwifery curricula support the approved scope of practice
Participating in high level committees of the Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program as requested by the Minister of Health

The education/experience requirements for the job of curriculum development expert include:

At least 3+ years of experience in teaching at an accredited college of nursing
Experience in curriculum development and revision in nursing/midwifery education
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with program and curriculum development expertise
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred; Master’s degree with at least 3 years teaching experience and proven track record of program and curriculum development will be considered
Former position that included program and curriculum development is preferred
International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

5. Distance and E-learning Programs Advisor

The Distance and E-Learning Programs Advisor provide support to the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery nationally.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advising FNS, the 5 schools of nursing/ midwifery, and the National Department of Nursing and Midwifery on the effective use of distance-learning in all programs
Assisting with the creation of online or distance educational modules
Training faculty to optimize the effectiveness of e-learning materials
Assisting with the integration of e-learning into all future nursing education curricula
Working with faculty at KHI and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery to create in-service advanced nursing and midwifery education e-learning opportunities
Connecting Rwandan and US faculty to develop collaborative nursing and midwifery research related to the role of e-learning in nursing and midwifery education

The education/experience requirements for the job of e-learning director include:

At least 3+ years of experience in teaching at an accredited college of nursing
Teaching experience includes the use of distance or e-learning modalities in nursing/midwifery education
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with e-learning expertise
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred; Master’s degree with at least 3 years teaching experience and proven track record of e-learning course development will be considered
Former position that included planning for purchases and setting up computer lab/studio with e-learning equipment is preferred
- International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

6. Infection Control Nurse Educator

The Infection Control Nurse Educator is assigned to the referral and provincial hospitals which serve as clinical placement sites for the majority of Rwandan nursing and midwifery students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serving as a shared resource and developing a training course for infection control nurses at each institution
Consulting on developing/updating and implementing written infection control protocols at clinical care sites
Consulting with faculty members at Kigali Health Institute and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery to incorporate updated infection control protocols into skills lab and clinical curricula
Working with the newly developed infection control nurses to develop in-service training courses for all institutional staff whose responsibilities include patient contact
Collaborating with hospital administrators in the area of infection control in an effort to attain hospital accreditation

The education/experience requirements for the job of infection control nurse include:

At least 3+ years of experience in infection control
A proven track record as a leader and expert clinician
Knowledge and experience of public health and tropical disease conditions
A master’s degree or post-master’s certificate in their clinical specialty from an accredited institution is required
Former position that included staff training and infection control program development is required
- International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

7. Advisor to the Director of Rwandan School of Nursing and Midwifery (5 positions)

Each Director of a School of Nursing and Midwifery is assigned a US faculty advisor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working with the Director and faculty members to improve teaching techniques, integrate simulation into the curriculum, and address all other aspects of the functioning of the school
Working with faculty at a school of nursing and midwifery, as well as the clinical mentors at the partner institutions where students have clinical placements, to ensure integration of theory into clinical instruction
Working collaboratively to develop management and leadership courses
Mentor nursing faculty in the development and implementation of research projects
Provide lectures in faculty area of expertise

The education/experience requirements for the job of assistant dean include:

At least 3+ years of experience in teaching at an accredited college of nursing; academic administration at the departmental or executive level is preferred
Expertise in the pedagogy of nursing and midwifery educational processes
Experience in developing curriculum that integrates the use of simulation in nursing/midwifery clinical education
A proven track record as a leader and teacher, with faculty development expertise
A PhD or equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred; Master’s degree with at least 3years teaching experience and proven track record of teaching excellence will be considered
Former position that included program and curriculum development is preferred
- International development experience is preferred

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

8. Nurse Mentor/Clinical Preceptor

The Nurse Mentor/Clinical Preceptor is assigned to teaching facilities throughout the country which serve as clinical placement sites for the majority of Rwandan nursing and midwifery students, from both the Faculty of Nursing Sciences (FNS) and the 5 schools of nursing and midwifery.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Modeling the role of preceptor for nursing and midwifery students in their area of clinical expertise
Serving as part of the professional development team at the clinical teaching sites including hospitals
Providing continuing education to the existing nursing and midwifery staff
Working closely with the physician mentors to foster integrated education of medical, nursing and midwifery students and medical residents
Serving as a resource for FNS and the 5 schools, providing lectures, faculty development programs, and advice on curriculum development in their specialty areas
Specialty areas include:
- Adult nursing – including general adult care, critical care, trauma and surgery, infectious diseases, and chronic disease management
- Pediatrics –including general pediatric care, neo-natal intensive care and pediatric infectious diseases
- Mental Health Nursing – including expertise in PTSD and pediatric and adolescent mental health issues
- Midwifery – including pre-natal care, family planning, emergency obstetrical care, and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV
- Public Health and Community Nursing

The education/experience requirements for the job of clinical mentor include:

At least 3+ years of experience in their clinical specialty
Ability and willingness to teach students at all levels- from fundamentals to advanced nursing practice
Experience adapting to resource limitations while maintaining high quality care
A proven track record as a leader and expert clinician
Former position that included mentoring/precepting students is required

Other qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Management style that is inclusive and collaborative
Willingness to live in Rwanda for a minimum of 11 months
Respect for the experience and expertise of Rwandan colleagues
Commitment to the goals of the Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwandan nursing leadership as it relates to strengthening of nursing and midwifery education
French or Kinyarwanda language skills preferred but not required

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