Description
Job Title: Faculty and Program Lead Department: Psychiatry Reports To: Program Director, Psychiatry Department and Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine Location: Butaro Campus, with possibilities of frequent travel to Kigali Campus and other teaching sites across Rwanda Support team: Work with the medical education administrative team at UGHE and the Partners in Health Cross-site mental health team Job Summary: The Faculty and Program Lead, Department of Psychiatry is a pivotal leadership role within the School of Medicine at UGHE. This position is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and operational success of a new Department of Psychiatry. The Faculty and Program Lead will have the opportunity to build new programs and ensure excellence in academic, clinical, and administrative functions, aligning departmental goals with the university's mission and strategic objectives. Will work with growing medical education and administrative team to implement a postgraduate residency program. Key Responsibilities: UGHE is seeking to develop a strong program that bridges clinical training, research and leadership education in psychiatry, global mental health delivery and research. The program lead will oversee and develop further the current successful Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry for medical students (now in its 3rd year) and will develop and implement a successful Psychiatry Residency Training Program; and contribute to Mental Health Research and Research Training Program Leadership and Strategic Direction:
Develop a new Department of Psychiatry, including a medical student Clinical Clerkship in Psychiatry, a Psychiatry Residency Training Program, a Mental Health Research and Research Training Program, and a Global Mental Health Mastersโ degree program.
Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the department
Develop and implement strategic plans in line with UGHEโs vision and objectives
Enhance the department's national and international standing through excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
Lead and develop departmental management team, setting clear goals and expectations, and ensuring accountability
Mentor and support medical student education, and senior and junior faculty.