Faculty of Anesthesiology/division of Clinical Medicine

Job Title: Faculty, Anesthesiology Reports to: Head of Department, Department of Surgery Group/Department: Department of Surgery / Division of Clinical Medicine, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Location: Primarily Butaro Campus and Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital, with travel to Kigali and affiliated training sites in Rwanda Position Overview The Faculty of Anesthesiology will serve as a core academic and clinical faculty member supporting the implementation of the General Surgery Residency Program and leading the undergraduate education in the Anesthesia and Critical Care module for medical students. The position will focus on strengthening perioperative and critical care services at the Butaro Level II teaching hospital and other hospitals, while contributing to undergraduate medical education and laying the foundation for a future Anesthesiology Residency Program at UGHE. The faculty member will play a central role in safe anesthesia delivery, operating theatre and ICU systems strengthening at affiliate hospitals, and competency-based training of medical students and surgical residents. The position integrates clinical service, teaching, research, and strategic program development. The ideal candidate is a clinically strong, systems-oriented anesthesiologist committed to surgical education, perioperative safety, and long-term capacity building in anesthesia and critical care in Rwanda. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in clinical teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and be deeply committed to medical education, including curriculum design, assessment, faculty development, and mentorship of trainees. Responsibilities Support to General Surgery Residency Program Serve as core faculty supporting perioperative and critical care components of the General Surgery Residency. Provide structured teaching to surgical residents on: Preoperative assessment and risk stratification Intraoperative physiology and anesthetic management including pain management Postoperative care and complication recognition Supervise residents in perioperative and ICU settings. Ensure the quality, consistency, and supervision of clinical education in anesthesia and perioperative care for residents rotating across all affiliated training sites. Participate in workplace-based assessments (WBAs), case discussions, and competency evaluations. Contribute to Morbidity & Mortality conferences with emphasis on perioperative safety. Lead in development of simulation-based training in airway management and crisis resource management. Participate in academic programming including grand rounds and journal clubs. Assist in preparation for accreditation, inspection, and quality assurance processes related to COSECSA and national and regional regulatory bodies. Undergraduate Medical Education Lead and coordinate the Anesthesia and Critical Care module within the UGHE MBBS/MGHD program Contribute to curriculum development in anesthesia, perioperat