UNIV - Clinical Instructor - Global Health Fellow - Department of Emergency Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for a Global Health Fellow. The Emergency Medicine Global Health Fellowship is a one year program designed to give graduates of Emergency Medicine residency programs the skills and knowledge to become Global Health directors and leaders in the field of Global Emergency Medicine.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000977 COM Emergency Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Practice clinical medicine of a global standard in resource-limited locations.

 

Train and supervise medical students/residents in Global Health

 

Train and supervise medical students/residents in Emergency Medicine

 

Lead one to two global health journal clubs for resident global health track

 

Develop at least 1 research project. As the primary Investigator, fellow will be involved in all aspects of this research including, but not limited to, idea conception, protocol authorship, IRB approval, consent and data forms, advertisement of the study, patient recruitment and enrollment, follow-up, data analysis, statistical analysis, and manuscript authorship.

 

Learn to effectively diagnose and treat common tropical diseases and medication formulary management.

Work in the Masindi-Kitara Hospital in Masindi, Uganda either in person or via a remote CME project.

Work with Inter-disciplinary teams such as PT/OT/Public Health/Nursing.

Implement Public Health Interventions.

Initiate QI projects where necessary.

Train Clinical Staff in Uganda, Nicaragua or other locations in EM.

Learn to be sensitive to spiritual and cultural differences abroad.

Develop understanding of how to perform a medical needs assessment for an area.

Supervise research projects and clinical practice of students and residents on Global Health Rotations.

Develop insight into equipment/resource acquisition abroad.

Complete Medical Student and Resident evaluations for global health and EM rotations

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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