Faculty, Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities

• Teach across programs, support clinical clerkships, mentor students and faculty
• Contribute to academic and institutional development
• Assist in the planning and implementation of clinical clerkships
• Support the development and implementation of a Psychiatry Residency Training Program
• Ensure alignment of clinical teaching with rotation objectives and curriculum requirements
• Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of clinical learning environments
• Provide clinical service, as assigned, at local hospitals, clinics, or other medical service units
• Foster partnerships with healthcare organizations to enhance clinical research and training opportunities
• Enhance coordination and continuity of mental health services across the referral system
• Contribute to mental health research and research training
• Mentor and advise support students and support their academic and professional development
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of curriculum within psychiatry
• Support implementation of educational innovations and best practices
• Ensure a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success
• Conduct the assessment of student performance and the implementation of interventions to address educational needs
• Promote student participation in research, community service, and leadership activities
• Support partnerships that advance clinical care, training, and research programs in mental health
• Advocate for policies and resources that support medical education in psychiatry and mental healthcare delivery

Required Qualifications

• A medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)
• Completion of specialty training in psychiatry with board certification or equivalent
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or psychiatry in country of origin or eligibility for registration in Rwanda
• Minimum of 5 years of post-residency experience in academic psychiatry, including teaching, clinical practice, and research
• Experience in teaching, supervision, or mentorship of residency and postgraduate research-based training programs
• Clinical experience in diverse mental health settings with evidence of collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care
• A Master’s in Global Health, Public Health, Medical Education, or Healthcare Systems is highly desirable

Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work effectively across cultures and disciplines
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work with the head of the department, faculty, staff, students, and external partners
• Able to navigate complex institutional and health system dynamics while maintaining focus on quality and innovation
• Flexible, resourceful, results-oriented, and able to adapt to a dynamic and evolving academic and clinical environment
• Demonstrates exceptional planning and organizational skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Comfortable with digital tools and platforms for academic management, communication, and research
• Passionate advocate for mental health education, research, and service delivery in Africa and globally