Health -Medicine Jobs at Integrated Polytechnic Regional Center (Iprc South-Huye Campus) and other Companies

JOB DETAILS:
2 Nurse A0
Level:5.II

Job description
• Prepare a list of first aid and other medical supplies needed;
• Handle all referral cases and liaise with qualified medical doctors where necessary;
• Provide basis medical services to students;
• Advice college regarding health standard and basic hygiene;
• Report primary diagnosis or ailment to the college;
• Follow up any transferred cases;
• Provide periodic report as required;
• Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in General Nursing with license certificate of the National Council for Nurses and Midwifery
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Rwandan health sector
• Ability to handle emergency health cases

JOB DETAILS:
Psychiatry Clinical Instructor (PCI)

Reports To
Chair of the Clinical Division for Academic Matters

Director of Mental Health at Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH/IMB) for Technical & Programmatic

PIH District Clinical Director for day to day Clinical work implementation at Site
Hospital Medical Director or designate for health facility clinical activities
Primary Location: A cross-site role based in Kayonza but supporting Kirehe & Butaro District Hospitals

Job overview: This is a dual function role that will support Psychiatric Care at Partners In Health (PIH) supported health facilities and leads Psychiatric education of MBBS/MGHD (“medical students”) enrolled at the University of Global Health (UGHE)- The academic Arm of PIH. The Psychiatric Clinical instructor (PCI) will be pivotal to the advancement of quality Psychiatric care and Psychiatry Training for medical students. In accompaniment of government, PIH runs the innovative integrated based Mental Health Care Program implemented in the 3 PIH supported districts of Kayonza, Kirehe and Burera. The PCI will provide Programmatic Technical advisory, support Hospital leadership to implement Psychiatry Clinical services, and support training and mentorship of clinical staff. With a joint appointment as Faculty at UGHE, this role will ensure curriculum development and preparation of teaching materials, delivery and management of clinical teachings, student assessment and clerkship supervision.


In a nutshell, this role is centered around 3 key activity buckets
UGHE teaching faculty for medical students on their psychiatry rotation
Direct Clinical care and Technical support for quality Mental Health care delivery at health facilities
Programmatic support for the IMB MH program as needed and Support Capacity building/accompaniment of other Mental Health providers

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 Rwanda at the invitation of the Government of Rwanda and is known locally as Inshuti mu 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.

Key Responsibilities And /Expected Deliverables
• Working with the MH Program team, the Psychiatric Clinical Instructor will provides direct clinical care services and/or consultation on patients with psychiatric disorders for both in & out patients at hospital level
• The Psychiatric Clinical Instructor will provides capacity building to medical personnel in the mental health department towards excellent mental health care:
o Build the systems that ensure clinical care is of reasonable standard via:
• Real time capacity/skills building on ward rounds and outpatient care
• Real time instruction of providers to improve Clinical protocol and standards based adherence and compliance to standardized care pathways
• Support continuous professional development for GPs and nurses in MH care
• Support in design and implementation of quality improvement projects in partnership with mental health team members of the RBC MH Department.
• Support quality mental health diagnostics and supply chain teams for adequate treatments to patients in emergency ward, in–patient and out-patients services
• Support Hospitals to fully integrate Mental health delivery including driving design and implementation of mental health friendly services and spaces
• The Psychiatric Clinical Instructor will provide technical support for establishment of quality clinical care:
• Support QI projects in Psychiatric care at both community and Clinical faculty spaces across the continuum of MH care related health promotion, prevention, screening and case management
• Assess and support MH integration into primary health care services at health facilities
• Support health providers to conduct research, QI and M&E activities including data analysis and use for continuous mental health care improvements
• The Psychiatric Clinical Instructor will be receiving a cross-appointment as a Clinical Faculty with UGHE to lead Psychiatry training of the UGHE Medical student will:
• Lead the development and implementation of psychiatry training curriculums to achieve learning objectives including overseeing academic administrative responsibilities for the students
• As faculty, drive Psychiatry related academic growth (research, professional development)
• Support partnerships (both in Rwanda and International) with visiting psychiatric consultants and education specialists in service of the overall goals for psychiatric education
• Work with MH Department Teams to expose students to community based education, Clinical training in and mentorship as required to comprehend MH care
• Setup up the UGHE Academic Psychiatric program and have administrative responsibilities in student clerkship and lead in formative and summative assessment of medical students
• Support visiting Psychiatric consultants and education specialists in service of the overall goals for psychiatric education at UGHE and the IMB mental health program
• The Psychiatric Clinical Instructor will provide TA support to the MH Program in areas like grant writing, program design and implementation, QI, mentorship, pharmacy and supply chain, M&E, research

Qualifications
• Medical doctor with Psychiatric specialty training with at least 3 years post-graduate experience in global health (Provision of care and service quality improvement in resource-limited setting).
• Psychiatry Clinical educator experience is strongly desired.
• Show experience working in diverse professional contexts
• Significant knowledge of, and passion for, community building and instilling a community-based approach to of the field of global mental health delivery
• Have strong written and oral communication skills and fluent in English. French & Kinyarwanda are desirable
• Proven commitment to social justice and ability to live and work in a rural setting
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubumwe-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination.
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.


JOB DETAILS:
Oncology program Clinical Psychologist

Reports to: Oncology Program Director & District Program Director

Base Location: Butaro, Rwanda


organizational profile
In 2005, PIH and its Rwandan sister organization, Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB), began working in partnership with the government of Rwanda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic afflicting the population and to comprehensively strengthen the public health system in rural, underserved districts in Rwanda. Today, PIH supports delivery of comprehensive integrated non-communicable disease (NCD) services in three rural districts of Rwanda, including cancer care. Cancer care is predominantly based at the flagship Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence (BCCOE), which was inaugurated in June 2012 and has since provided care to over 9000 patients, with services ranging from cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Oncology Support Center
Patients come to BCCOE from all corners of Rwanda and from neighboring countries. The Oncology Support Center was built to house patients travelling long distances and who arrive in Butaro the day before their scheduled outpatient follow up or consultation visit. The Oncology Support Center accommodates up to 75 patients per night and provides all meals as well as psychological and counselling services.

Summary Of Role And Responsibilities
The Oncology Support Center Clinical Psychologist is a full-time position based in Butaro, Rwanda and will provide psychological and counselling services to oncology patients of all age and backgrounds staying at the support center. This person will be responsible for evaluating patient needs and delivering psychotherapy, counselling and mental health care as well as emotional support to patients in a compassionate manner. Additionally, he/she will support the Oncology Support Center Nurse with nursing services when necessary.

Specific Responsibilities
• Perform psychological assessments to accurately identify psychological problems, including depressing, and plan counselling/psychotherapy sessions to address patient needs.
• Facilitate diagnosis announcement counseling with patients, emphasizing patient’s illness acceptance phase and treatment options available in Rwanda.
• Provide ongoing counseling for patients undergoing treatment, focusing on patient self-management and treatment and follow-up compliance.
• Provide psychological accompaniment to patients on palliative care and their families.
• Offer individual, couple, group and family counseling, as appropriate, to patients at any stage of the illness.
• Assist the Oncology Support Center Nurse to provide nursing services, including monitoring patient conditions, performing evaluation tasks, documenting observations, delivering first aid and referring patients to the hospital for further management when necessary.
• Liaise patients or patient’ family members with the available financial support and work closely with social worker for patients’ advocacy.
• Counselling of patients prior to cancer related surgeries.
• Liaise with oncology and mental health teams to coordinate patient care
• Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications For The Position
• Degree in clinical psychology (A0 level) with a nursing background
• At least three years of relevant psychosocial and counseling/psychotherapy experience.
• Experience in individual, couple, and group counseling.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; knowledge of French will be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations.
• Demonstrated qualities of a good counselor, including compassionate and friendly demeanor, active listening skills
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care
• Experience in oncology care preferred.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubumwe-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination.
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.


JOB DETAILS:
Officer in charge of discipline civic,Education,nutrition and sanitation
Level:0.I
Job description
• Implementing a short-term rehabilitation program at the Center;
• Monitoring the entry and exit of contents of the temporary warehouse of the Agency;
• Implement the agenda as planned;
• Assistance in the rehabilitation program;
• Leading the entertainment program;
• Requesting equipment and other necessities for the operation of the temporary transit center;
• Monitoring of activities related to cleanliness and hygiene in the Center for Temporary Access;
• Monitoring the efficient use of the equipment of the temporary transit center;
• Monitoring the quality of medical care;
• Monitoring the meals of those in the temporary transit center.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Excellent team work, leadership and coaching skills with strong ability to manage and motivate a team
• Ability to negotiate and manage contracts;
• Demonstrated good interpersonal communication skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan legal system