Indiana University School of Education · 4 hours ago
Visiting Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Kinsey Institute is seeking a Visiting Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics to lead the AMPATH program in Kenya. This role involves building educational capacity and fostering collaboration between North American and Kenyan institutions while residing in Kenya full-time.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Attend weekly AMPATH consortium calls
Participate in monthly meetings with IU Center for Global Health Education leadership
Help maintain and update AMPATH Education SOPs
Provide reports on activities related to the pediatric educational mission when requested
Assist with global health related educational activities for IU residents and students
Maintain regular and prompt communication with the IU Department of Pediatrics
Facilitate pediatric research efforts in Kenya
Host visitors to AMPATH with an interest in Pediatrics
Participate in clinical care for pediatric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Participate in Department of Child Health and Pediatrics staff meetings
Participate in weekly registrar mini-rounds and journal club
Participate in the administration of student and registrar exams
Assist in writing questions for student and registrar exams
Facilitate didactic teaching for medical students and registrars when requested
Co-precept IU learner pediatrics rotation
Assist with predeparture orientation and provide re-orientations once IU visitors are in Kenya
Complete all evaluations of trainees rotating in pediatrics in Kenya
Grade trainee reflection papers and other course requirements in conjunction with IU Center for Global Health Equity Education faculty
Coordinate learners and visiting teaching faculty from all AMPATH North American schools
Work closely with the IU Center for Global Health Equity Assistant Director for Logistics and Education Programs and other team leaders to track which trainees are coming for rotations
Assist in scheduling additional activities for interested visiting trainees
Create schedules for each trainee
Send welcome email to visiting students/residents 2-4 weeks before arrival with their schedule
Inform Moi and MTRH leadership about planned trainee and clinical faculty visitors
Orient visitors to clinical sites and info trainees of rotational requirements and schedule
Introduce visitors to Kenya clinical colleagues and supervisors
Facilitate and mentor students and residents through discussions on the complexities of healthcare in Kenya
Coordinate and deliver educational sessions on clinical topics relevant to healthcare in Eldoret
Organize and lead informal discussions on critical global health issues
Assist trainees with processing their experiences in Kenya through weekly debrief sessions
Create a schedule of clinical and learning opportunities for the Slemenda scholars
Mentor one Slemenda scholar and assist them with completing a project
Discuss medical issues in advance for children with chronic medical issues coming to IU
Provide necessary urgent medical care for children staying at IU House
Keep pediatric medical supplies at IU house up to date and in stock
Maintain and participate in schedule for weekend call
Communicate the call schedule to IU House staff
Engage in scholarly projects that will result in regular disseminated outputs
Partner with Kenyan colleagues on scholarly projects
Follow all AMPATH research protocols
Qualification
Required
Doctorate or Terminal degree required
MD or equivalent degree with completion of residency training in pediatrics or other combined pediatric residency program (e.g. medicine/pediatrics, pediatrics/emergency medicine, triple board, etc)
Must be board certified/eligible in pediatrics
Committed to a personal pursuit of cultural humility as the foundation for effective, meaningful and appropriate engagement with individuals of other cultures/backgrounds
Prior international experience in underserved, under-resourced areas of the world
Committed to pursuing global health as a career, either locally or internationally
Role model of the highest professional standards
Knowledgeable about the content and practice of global health
Committed to health equity and the treatment of all persons with dignity and respect
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent teaching and mentoring skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, coworkers, and trainees
Ability to identify unexpected opportunities/needs and develop creative solutions
Flexibility and nimbleness in the face of change and unexpected disruptions
Ability to maintain a generosity of spirit both in demeanor and in action
Ability to demonstrate and model what it means to be a respectful visitor in a host country
Company
Indiana University School of Education
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