Terms of reference for a position as a Lead Surgical Data Scientist at IRCAD Africa
Job introduction
IRCAD (Research Institute against Digestive Cancer) was founded in 1994 in Strasbourg, France by Prof. Jacques Marescaux, a surgeon fascinated by technology. IRCAD has since become a world leader in advancing and teaching minimally invasive surgery. The institutes of IRCAD France (located in Strasbourg) and IRCAD Africa (located in Kigali, Rwanda) have a world-leading and combined Surgical Data Science (SDS) team of approximately 30 individuals, whose mission is to improve surgery using computer technologies and machine learning. We are currently looking for a talented lead surgical data scientist to join this team, to play a major role in reaching our research objectives.
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Location
IRCAD Africa (Kigali, Rwanda)
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The new building opens at end of 2022.
Role and responsibilities
Your responsibility as a Lead Surgical Data Scientist will be to assist in leading the research of various projects, centered on the creation of AI-driven technologies to improve the outcomes of surgery, for use in both western countries and Africa. You will be responsible for supervising junior SDS researchers centered in IRCAD Africa, proposing and testing novel algorithms, designing and executing formal clinical validation of the systems, helping create high-quality medical image datasets in collaboration with our annotation team, and publishing a selection of research results in top international journals and conferences. You will also dedicate some of your time to conducting your research, mainly focused on AI-based medical image processing, and work closely with the team’s research leadership.
Key requirements
- Ph.D. in machine learning, medical image analysis, or computer vision
- Proven track record of research excellence and peer-reviewed publications
- Postdoctoral research experience in academia or industry is highly desirable
- Involvement in the academic community (peer-reviewing, workshop organization, etc.) is desirable
- Strong experience in image processing and machine learning tools, particularly Pytorch and/or TensorFlow
- Experience in supervising junior researchers (Ph.D. students, Masters students, and/or AI engineers)
- Strong desire to improve healthcare, and especially surgery in Africa, using AI-based technologies
Salary
The salary will depend on the individual profile.
Recruitment process
You will need to submit your CV and cover letter to the contact below. After an initial round of selection, you will be invited to a round of interviews with the team’s leaders (Alexandre Hostettler, Toby Collins & Flavien Bridault), held either in Kigali (if possible) or with remote video conference calls.
Contacts
Alexandre Hostettler – Head of Surgical Data Science
IRCAD France – IRCAD Africa
alexandre.hostettler@ircad.fr
Terms of Reference (TOR) for an Accounting and Finance Manager
BACKGROUND
IRCAD Africa is a training and research center in minimally invasive surgery. The principal of IRCAD is to teach internationally the latest techniques in minimally-invasive image-guided abdominal surgery and to research new computer-assisted systems combining developments in software, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
FULL-TIME ACCOUNTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and verify financial transactions to ensure accuracy;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for IRCAD Africa’s partners and arranging timely financial information for internal audits;
- Prepare IRCAD Africa payments and carry out control and filing of all payment documents, invoices, and other financial documents relating to IRCAD Africa transactions;
- Perform quarterly audits;
- Verify business expenditure reports.
FULL-TIME ACCOUNTANT REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s in accounting or relevant field;
- CPA certification preferred;
- 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in an NGO environment;
- Strong proficiency with standard accounting software, including QuickBooks;
- Understanding of basic accounting principles;
- Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
Please send your CV, and motivation letter including relevant work experience to raissa.mahoro@ircad.africa and info@ircad.africa
Application deadline: Until the position is filled. -IRCAD Africa, 6 June 2022
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A NURSE ANESTHETIST– IRCAD AFRICA
- Background
IRCAD Africa is a training and research center in minimally invasive surgery. The principal of IRCAD is to teach internationally the latest techniques in minimally-invasive image-guided abdominal surgery and to research new computer-assisted systems combining developments in software, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
II. Full-Time NURSE ANESTHETIST Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing surgical training animals for anesthesia, including physical assessment and pre-operative teaching;
- Administering anesthesia to surgical training animals;
- Maintaining anesthesia during an operation;
- Managing recovery from anesthesia;
III. Full-Time NURSE ANESTHETIST Requirements and qualifications
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree;
- Two year’s nurse anesthesia experience;
- A valid nursing license;
- Good communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills;
- Fluent in English. Good command of French will be an added value;
Please send your CV, and motivation letter including relevant work experience to info@ircad.africa.
Application deadline: Until the position is filled. –IRCAD Africa, August 19, 2022
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A ZOO TECHNICIAN – IRCAD AFRICA
- Background
IRCAD Africa is a training and research center in minimally invasive surgery. The principal of IRCAD is to teach internationally the latest techniques in minimally-invasive image-guided abdominal surgery and to research new computer-assisted systems combining developments in software, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
II. Full-Time ZOO-TECHNICIAN Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure a high level of animal welfare and work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals;
- Clean cages, pens, trays, equipment, and fittings, to keep animals clean and comfortable;
- Feed and water animals;
- Handle and move animals safely;
- Administer medicines;
- Check the environment (for example, temperature and humidity);
- Monitor the condition of animals and recognize and resolve any behavioral problems;
III. Full-Time ZOO-TECHNICIAN Requirements and qualifications
- Degree in animal science, zoology, biology, or similar;
- Experience doing voluntary work with animals is recommended;
- Previous experience working at a veterinary clinic is advantageous;
- Patience, empathy, physical fitness, and people skills;
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail;
- A passion for animals is recommended;
- Mental strength and willingness to be involved in all aspects of zoo keeping;
Please send your CV, and motivation letter including relevant work experience to info@ircad.africa.
Application deadline: Until the position is filled. –IRCAD Africa, August 19, 2022
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN OPERATING ROOM NURSE– IRCAD AFRICA
- Background
IRCAD Africa is a training and research center in minimally invasive surgery. The principal of IRCAD is to teach internationally the latest techniques in minimally-invasive image-guided abdominal surgery and to research new computer-assisted systems combining developments in software, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
II. Full-Time OPERATING ROOM NURSE Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess surgical training animals before surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns;
- Gather all supplies needed for the operation;
- Assume responsibility for keeping the operating room sterilized;
- Position and prepare surgical training animals on the operating table;
- Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation training;
- Monitor surgical training animals’ vital signs to detect anomalies;
III. Full-Time OPERATING ROOM NURSE Requirements and qualifications
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree;
- At least two years of proven experience as an operating room nurse (circulating and scrub);
- Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques;
- In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures;
- Outstanding organizational ability;
- A valid nursing license;
- Good communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills;
- Fluent in English. Good command of French will be an added value;
Please send your CV, and motivation letter including relevant work experience to info@ircad.africa.
Application deadline: Until the position is filled. –IRCAD Africa, August 19, 2022
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING CONSULTANT – IRCAD AFRICA
BACKGROUND
IRCAD Africa is a training and research center in minimally invasive surgery. The principal of IRCAD is to teach internationally the latest techniques in minimally-invasive image-guided abdominal surgery and to research new computer-assisted systems combining developments in software, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING CONSULTANT
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Digital Communications and Marketing Consultant to help us continue our exciting digital transformation work.
Job duties:
- Develops and expands IRCAD Africa innovative, impactful digital marketing and social media presence.
- Create and update standard documentation outlining web content and design ‘’best practice”.
- Develop and implement strategic digital marketing plans and forecasts to achieve IRCAD Africa objectives.
- Plan content for publications, websites and other campaign and public information materials, planning and managing events, consultation and feedback.
- Keep watching other brief on other websites, best practice and emerging technologies to ensure our website is cutting edge, innovative and citizen focused.
- Work with relevant staff members to understand content needs.
- Monitor and evaluate web statistics, prepare management information reports.
DURATION OF WORK
The duration of the consultancy is of 6 months.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Bachelor degree marketing, communication or relevant field.
- Experience in electronic marketing, communications, or public relations.
- Proven track record of success in digital communications, web design or marketing leadership.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials, publications, digital marketing materials and social media campaigns.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Please send your CV, and motivation letter including relevant work experience to info@ircad.africa.
Application deadline: Until the position is filled. –IRCAD Africa, 29 September, 2022