Intrahealth International

IntraHealth International, through the USAID-funded Ingobyi Activity, seeks to recruit a highly qualified team of clinical professionals to assess the ability and capacity of hospitals to manage critically ill patients in Rwanda. The USAID Ingobyi Activity seeks to improve the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing infant and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The USAID Ingobyi Activity builds upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector. USAID Ingobyi Activity aims to contribute to the reduction of infant and maternal mortality and the incidence of malaria in Rwanda. The Activity partners with the GOR to build on the country’s considerable achievements, guided by national health strategies, goals, objectives, and data. The Activity is not just building capacity and capability but aims to achieve a shared understanding of the patterns and systemic structures that underlie the health system and where and how to bring about measurable sustainable improvements.

USAID Ingobyi Activity seeks to recruit the following consultant:

Consultant Anesthesiologist (1) – Technical Lead

Summary role

The Consultant Anesthesiologist will act a technical lead for the assignment and support the design, implementation, and coordination of the critical care facility assessment while ensuring quality control and compliance with the assessment protocol. He/she will conduct close monitoring of the assessment to ensure it follows the appropriate methodology and established timelines. In consultation with the assessment team, the incumbent will be responsible for the development of the assessment report. He/she will report to the Implementation Scientist at Ingobyi Activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the development of the overall assessment plan, review and adapt the assessment according to the protocol and contribute to statistical analysis plans;
• Assist in the identification of potential respondents in relation to the proposed assessment protocol;
• Help to establish standard procedures for data collection and management;
• Lead training of data collectors/research associates;
• Oversee data collection activity;
• Coordinate the assessment, including communication with the management of hospitals to be assessed, and daily checks with supervisors at provincial level,
• Address challenges faced by the data collectors and share daily updates with Ingobyi Activity;
• Monitor submission of data to the server – conduct daily follow up to ensure data collectors submit the data and report any quality issues on a daily basis;
• Develop a data analysis plan and support analysis based on assessment objectives;
• Write assessment report – including review of the country’s critical care guidelines, protocols, and standards per the national health structure; liaise with USAID Ingobyi team, MOH/RBC and other stakeholders to gather and incorporate inputs in the final report; and
• Perform miscellaneous assignment-related tasks as needed.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Specialist anesthesiologist with at least 10 years of experience in the provision of critical care to patients in ICU and operating room;
• Familiarity with the health care system in Rwanda, especially the hospital settings;
• Experience in conducting and leading clinical assessments/studies in anesthesia;
• Familiarity with national guidelines for the management of critically ill patients;
• Experience in developing technical reports and manuscripts;
• Ability to develop and deliver both oral and written presentations in English;
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex assessment/ research environment;
• Ability to lead and provide technical advice, guidance, and support to professional staff in the area of anesthesia;
• Ability to train and supervise staff, including organizing work schedules and prioritization;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda;
• Computer literacy and ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a highly professional attitude.

Desirable

• Good understanding of research methodologies;
• Effective communication skills and teamwork;
• Problem-solving abilities;
• Results-oriented and able to deliver on time; and
• Ability to work with flexibility and good time management.

 Other Requirements

• Be prepared to travel, more than 50% of work time and on short notice;
• Ability to work on flexible schedule occasionally; and
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines.

Anticipated timeline: 20 working days

Interested applicants are requested to submit electronic copies of their technical and financial proposals (in English), to [email protected] with “Consultant Anesthesiologist” in the subject line, no later than Thursday, June 18, 2020 @5pm. NB: Selection of candidates will be conducted on a rolling basis until the needed number is reached. Applications received past the deadline will not be considered.

The application file should include:

• Motivation letter and updated CV;
• 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number and email address; and
• Copies of academic degrees and/or diplomas;

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and consultancies.

Logistical needs related to the assessment will be organized and provided by USAID Ingobyi Activity.

Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within one week from the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.