Asst/Assoc Professor of Medicine

Indiana University; Indiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated subspecialist in oncology to join their team as the AMPATH Associate Site Director in Kenya. This role focuses on enhancing clinical and translational research in global oncology, providing an opportunity for impactful contributions in a resource-limited setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and leadership skills, a commitment to medical education, and a passion for improving health equity. Join a collaborative team of health professionals and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations through innovative cancer care and research.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in an oncology-related specialty is required.
• Medical experience in low-resource settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global research and education in oncology.
• Assist in clinical activities and supervision of oncology consult services.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Medical Research

Education in Oncology

Education

Medical Doctorate

Fellowship in Oncology

Job description

Position Summary

Indiana University Center for Global Health and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) are seeking a BC/BE subspecialist in Medical Oncology, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology or other suitable oncology subspecialty, to serve as the AMPATH Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) in Eldoret, Kenya.

The Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) is a well-respected international partnership between Moi University (MU) and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), and a group of partner institutions collectively referred to as the AMPATH Consortium, led by Indiana University. AMPATH Oncology has grown to be a successful multi-institutional program led by the IUSCCC that serves the catchment area of western Kenya. More information about AMPATH and the Indiana-Moi partnership can be accessed at www.ampathkenya.org.

The primary goal of this position is to increase the impactful clinical and translational research capacity in Kenya, and to expand the field of global oncology among North American trainees. Job responsibilities of the AMPATH Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) include leading the growth of global research and education advancing screening, prevention, and treatment of cancer, including palliative care. It is expected that the Team Leader will successfully compete for extramural funding within 1-2 years and publish his/her work with an emphasis on bidirectional innovation (i.e., work will advance health equities in Kenya and around the world). Whereas the focus of the Associate Site Director is on research and/or education (including the development and coordination of curricula and the coordination electives for post-graduate trainees), it is expected that he/she will also take part in limited clinical activities. These include assisting the supervision of resident/student oncology consult service at MTRH and attending in at least one weekly outpatient clinic for patients with cancer or blood diseases.

The Associate Site Director will join a team of North American health professionals who work alongside their Kenyan counterparts at MU and MTRH. Current team members include senior, mid-level and junior faculty clinicians in multiple disciplines who serve long-term (one year or more) in Kenya, clinical and implementation science researchers, and multiple short-term volunteers. From time to time, Associate Site Directors may provide temporary back-up for the Executive Field Director.

The Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) position has been designed to give a subspecialist who has recently completed fellowship training the opportunity to have an extended and meaningful professional experience in global oncology. Qualified applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent and BC/BE in an oncology-related specialty. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with exceptionally strong clinical skills, outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, medical experience in a low or low-middle income country or in a resource-poor setting in a high-income country, a strong commitment to medical education and research, and a passion for delivering cost effective medical care to vulnerable populations. The term of the team leader is one to two years but is renewable.

The AMPATH Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) will directly report to the Director of the IUSCC Center for Global Oncology and Health Equity and will coordinate on ground activities with the Executive Field Director of the AMPATH Consortium and the Director of the IU Center for Global Health. Mentorship for this position will come from senior faculty from the IUSCCC, other faculty from the AMPATH Consortium partnership, and permanent North American senior staff on the ground in Kenya from various departments including Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Palliative Care and Surgery. The Associate Site Director will also be expected to have a clinical or research faculty appointment within the Indiana University School of Medicine with reporting to the appropriate Division/Department Chair.

IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

The Associate Site Director position has been designed to give a subspecialist who has recently completed fellowship training the opportunity to have a meaningful, one to three-year professional experience in global oncology. Qualified applicants must have a medical doctorate or equivalent and BC/BE in an oncology-related specialty.

Additional Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with exceptionally strong clinical skills, outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, medical experience in a low or low-middle income country or in a resource-poor setting in a high income country, a strong commitment to medical education and research, and a passion for delivering cost effective medical care to vulnerable populations. The term of the Associate Site Director is one to two years but is renewable.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Department Contact for Questions:

Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., MD, [e-mail], [phone]