Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor of Internal Medicine | Qatar University

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    October 2, 2024
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    January 1, 2025

Job Description

Job TitleAssistant/Associate/ Full Professor of Internal Medicine
LocationDoha,QA
Department NameInternal Medicine
College/Department Profile
The College of Medicine is a newly established college at Qatar University and represents the only national medical college in the state of Qatar. The College implements an innovative integrated, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum, promoting small group and self-directed learning. The language of instruction is English. Hamad Medical Cooperation (HMC) and its affiliated hospitals, Primary Health Care centers (PHCC), Sidra Medicine and other major healthcare systems in Qatar are the clinical training facilities of the College.
Duties & Responsibilities
The basic functions and tasks of a clinical faculty will be working jointly in CMED and teaching hospital include:1. Curriculum development and oversight2. Student assessment and evaluation3. Faculty development and support4. Clinical site management5. Designs and updates the clerkship curriculum to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills6. Assesses student performance and provides feedback7. Recruits and supports faculty development8. Ensures that the clinical sites meet the educational and safety standards9. Identify gaps in critical functions relevant to clinical education and training where policies and procedures are inadequate or completely lacking10. Implement adequate measures for program evaluation DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDuties and Responsibilities of Clinical Faculty at CMED Collaborating between the Medical School and the Teaching Hospital:v  Curriculum Development:Design and update the clerkship curriculum to align with educational objectives and accreditation standards.Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills in the curriculum.v  Student Assessment and Evaluation:Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student competencies and performance.Provide constructive feedback to students on their progress and areas for improvement.v  Faculty Development and Support:Recruit and train faculty members involved in the clerkship.Organize faculty development programs to enhance teaching and assessment skills.v  Clinical Site Management:Coordinate with hospital departments to arrange clinical rotations for students.Ensure that clinical sites meet educational and safety standards.v  Quality Improvement:Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of the clerkship program.Implement changes and improvements based on feedback and assessment data.v  Communication and Collaboration:Facilitate communication between the medical school and the teaching hospital.Collaborate with other clerkship directors and departments to ensure a cohesive educational experience.v  Compliance and Accreditation:Implement adequate measures for program evaluationEnsure that the clerkship program complies with accreditation standards and regulations.Prepare and maintain documentation for accreditation purposes.v  Student Support and Advising:Provide guidance and support to students throughout their clerkship.Address student concerns and issues related to the clerkship experience.v  Research and Scholarship:Encourage and facilitate research opportunities related to medical education and clinical practice.Contribute to scholarly activities and publications in medical education
Qualifications
·       Medical degree (MD, MBBS, MBChB, MBBCh) from a recognized institution.·       Board certification in a relevant specialty (American, Canadian, European, Arab, etc.).·       Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College in the relevant clinical specialty.·       Preferred experience and/or scholarship in medical education.·       Proven excellence in teaching within a medical college, ideally in an innovative student-centered integrated curriculum using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) strategies.·       Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and preferably Arabic.·       Strong interpersonal and administrative abilities. Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, demonstrating excellent interpersonal behaviors.
Required Documents
Academic:Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.Teaching, research, and service philosophy.Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Academic:A three-year renewable contract.Salary is commensurate with experience.Tax-free salary.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply
Applicants are required to submit their applications using the CMED template, which should include detailed information on clinical experience, teaching, research activities, and a comprehensive list of publications. For those currently employed within Qatar, a letter of approval from the respective department head is mandatory. Additionally, a thoroughly updated Curriculum Vitae must be provided, encompassing a list of publications and the contact details (names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses) of five referees. All applications must be submitted electronically via the QU careers website. 
Job CategoryAcademic
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