Deadline of this Job: 04 October 2022
JOB DETAILS:
SRHR Community Mobilization Officer – GATSIBO District
Job Description
Job Overview
1. AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA is implementing the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Girls and Young Women in partnership with PLAN INTERNATIONAL RWANDA. This project will be implemented in 2 districts of Nyamagabe and Gatsibo districts. Overall, the SRHR Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for: Strengthening young people’s knowledge, attitudes and skills on SRHR including body development, pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, harmful practices and other forms of GBV; Support family and community dialogue on SRHR, harmful practices, sexual violence and intimate partner violence and positive masculinities related to SRHR; Support and promote a range of services (including community-based and mobile services) that better respond to the needs of adolescents and youth including SRHR information, counseling and supplies
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Support Community CSOs to disseminate CSE to young people in their targeted communities; Strengthen young people’s knowledge, attitudes and skills on SRHR including body development, pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, harmful practices and other forms of GBV;
• Conduct holiday camps of 150 adolescent sponsored girls age 12 to 17 to increase their SRHR knowledge and build their confidence vis a vis to sexual decision making and GBV prevention in Murambi, Kiziguro and Rwimbogo sectors; Support family and community dialogue on SRHR, harmful practices, sexual violence and intimate partner violence and positive masculinities related to SRHR;
• Using Champions of change module, organize ToT training for father to son groups in 3 sectors of Sponsorship area of affiliation to mainstream Gender Equality in communities and fight negative attitudes towards SGBV; Training teachers and religious leaders on CSE and ASRH;
• Conduct SRHR Open Days at community level to deliver behavior Change messages to community members particularly young people and offer youth friendly SRH services;
• Support and promote a range of services (including community-based and mobile services) that better respond to the needs of adolescents and youth including SRHR information, counseling and supplies; Support most vulnerable girls to stay and complete their education through provision of school fees and school feeding as a note of appreciation
• Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities. - Represent AJPRODHOs in the District, education, Health and social protection teams and other actors to ensure all program activities are carried out with their collaboration;
• Collaborate with the district to identify and roll out a communication strategy for the program including the printing and distribution of IEC materials focusing on SRHR information; support the district to conduct health promotion outreach Camps and sensitization activities to promote uptake of SRHR services using messages approved by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
• Plan and coordinate trainings for structures; Peer educators and leaders on SRH and support the respective meetings, where possible.
Communication and Reporting - Submit reports regularly as required, information to the Project Manager on project related activities; Submit weekly, monthly and Quarterly activity reports to the Project Manager; Maintain proper records for all correspondences of the project; Responsible for sharing minutes for all relevant official meetings held in the field.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting - Provide regular feedback to the Project Manager on project implementation; Assist in the preparation of the donor reports and project reports; Participate in the development of project work plans and reviewing them monthly with the Project Manager; Ensure and maintain accurate use of budget lines according to donor regulations; Perform other relevant duties as assigned (of a similar nature or related and in the interest of the organization).
Qualifications:
• University degree or Diploma in public health, education, community development and other related health or social sciences; Higher Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, relevant certificates in Health and related trainings are an added advantage;
• 3 years minimum experience in SRHR programming / implementation a reputable organization; hands-on experience in community mobilization, especially working with youth, schools, families and local authorities, working experience in Primary Health Care settings.
• Working with district health teams, health facility staff and community-based groups such - Previous work with an NGO in similar programs
• Strong communication skills (writing, reporting, meeting/ facilitation) communications in Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Solid Understanding Gender & GBV concepts and Issues;
• Good experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs across different districts Good report writing skills; A good command of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of the Kinyarwanda is necessary
• Relating and working well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds. - Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, and Power Point and outlook)
• A Motorcycle Drivers Licence
Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:
SRHR Community Mobilization Officer – Nyaruguru District
Job Description
Job Overview
AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA is implementing the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Girls and Young Women in partnership with PLAN INTERNATIONAL RWANDA. This project will be implemented in 2 districts of Nyamagabe and Gatsibo districts. Overall, the SRHR Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for; Supporting access to SRHR information to adolescents and young people to increase their knowledge, attitudes and skills on SRHR including body development, pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, harmful practices and other forms of GBV; Supporting family and community dialogue on SRHR, harmful practices, sexual violence and intimate partner violence and positive masculinities related to SRHR; Supporting the development and implementation of CSE in schools / alternative learning spaces, including technical support to teachers/service providers/ facilitators; Supporting the development and implementation of CSE in schools / alternative learning spaces, including technical support to teachers /service providers/ facilitators
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Organizing girls inspiration talks where girls' confidence and decision making skills about their bodies and sexuality are built using testimonies from their peers and role model women including successful entrepreneurs
• Conducting SBCC through inter-schools /community activities ''sports for change” to increase knowledge, attitudes and skills of adolescents and young people on SRHR and promote gender equality
• Initiating a parents coaching program in particular males to increase their engagement and take the lead in tackling and responding to SRHR issues of and youth in their families, e.g. Advising their daughters on SRHR in the absence of their mothers
• Support schools to facilitate parents and children Communication (PAC) sessions using for improved family conversation around SRHR topics
• Provide CSE learning materials in the community and schools;
• Facilitate teacher learning reflection circles around CSE topics and distribute CSE Learning materials to target schools;
• Train service providers/ASRH focal points at health centres on CSE in the district;
• Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities. - Represent AJPRODHOs in the District, education, Health and social protection teams and other actors to ensure all program activities are carried out with their collaboration;
• Collaborate with the district to identify and roll out a communication strategy for the program including the printing and distribution of IEC materials focusing on SRHR information; support the district to conduct health promotion outreach Camps and sensitization activities to promote uptake of SRHR services using messages approved by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
• Plan and coordinate trainings for structures; Peer educators and leaders on SRH and support the respective meetings, where possible.
Communication and Reporting - Submit reports regularly as required, information to the Project Manager on project related activities; Submit weekly, monthly and Quarterly activity reports to the Project Manager; Maintain proper records for all correspondences of the project; Responsible for sharing minutes for all relevant official meetings held in the field.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting - Provide regular feedback to the Project Manager on project implementation; Assist in the preparation of the donor reports and project reports; Participate in the development of project work plans and reviewing them monthly with the Project Manager; Ensure and maintain accurate use of budget lines according to donor regulations; Perform other relevant duties as assigned (of a similar nature or related and in the interest of the organization).
Qualifications:
• University degree or Diploma in public health, education, community development and other related health or social sciences; Higher Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, relevant certificates in Health and related trainings are an added advantage;
• 3 years minimum experience in SRHR programming / implementation a reputable organization; hands-on experience in community mobilization, especially working with youth, schools, families and local authorities, working experience in Primary Health Care settings.
• Working with district health teams, health facility staff and community-based groups such - Previous work with an NGO in similar programs
• Strong communication skills (writing, reporting, meeting/ facilitation) communications in Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Solid Understanding Gender & GBV concepts and Issues;
• Good experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs across different districts Good report writing skills; A good command of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of the Kinyarwanda is necessary Relating and working well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds. - Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, and Power Point and outlook)
• A Motorcycle Drivers Licence"
JOB DETAILS:
SRHR Community Mobilization Officer – Nyaruguru District
Job Description
Job Overview
AJPRODHO-JIJUKIRWA is implementing the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Girls and Young Women in partnership with PLAN INTERNATIONAL RWANDA. This project will be implemented in 2 districts of Nyamagabe and Gatsibo districts. Overall, the SRHR Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for; Supporting access to SRHR information to adolescents and young people to increase their knowledge, attitudes and skills on SRHR including body development, pregnancy, sexuality, relationships, harmful practices and other forms of GBV; Supporting family and community dialogue on SRHR, harmful practices, sexual violence and intimate partner violence and positive masculinities related to SRHR; Supporting the development and implementation of CSE in schools / alternative learning spaces, including technical support to teachers/service providers/ facilitators; Supporting the development and implementation of CSE in schools / alternative learning spaces, including technical support to teachers /service providers/ facilitators
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Organizing girls inspiration talks where girls' confidence and decision making skills about their bodies and sexuality are built using testimonies from their peers and role model women including successful entrepreneurs
• Conducting SBCC through inter-schools /community activities ''sports for change” to increase knowledge, attitudes and skills of adolescents and young people on SRHR and promote gender equality
• Initiating a parents coaching program in particular males to increase their engagement and take the lead in tackling and responding to SRHR issues of and youth in their families, e.g. Advising their daughters on SRHR in the absence of their mothers
• Support schools to facilitate parents and children Communication (PAC) sessions using for improved family conversation around SRHR topics
• Provide CSE learning materials in the community and schools;
• Facilitate teacher learning reflection circles around CSE topics and distribute CSE Learning materials to target schools;
• Train service providers/ASRH focal points at health centres on CSE in the district;
• Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities. - Represent AJPRODHOs in the District, education, Health and social protection teams and other actors to ensure all program activities are carried out with their collaboration;
• Collaborate with the district to identify and roll out a communication strategy for the program including the printing and distribution of IEC materials focusing on SRHR information; support the district to conduct health promotion outreach Camps and sensitization activities to promote uptake of SRHR services using messages approved by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
• Plan and coordinate trainings for structures; Peer educators and leaders on SRH and support the respective meetings, where possible.
Communication and Reporting - Submit reports regularly as required, information to the Project Manager on project related activities; Submit weekly, monthly and Quarterly activity reports to the Project Manager; Maintain proper records for all correspondences of the project; Responsible for sharing minutes for all relevant official meetings held in the field.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting - Provide regular feedback to the Project Manager on project implementation; Assist in the preparation of the donor reports and project reports; Participate in the development of project work plans and reviewing them monthly with the Project Manager; Ensure and maintain accurate use of budget lines according to donor regulations; Perform other relevant duties as assigned (of a similar nature or related and in the interest of the organization).
Qualifications:
• University degree or Diploma in public health, education, community development and other related health or social sciences; Higher Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, relevant certificates in Health and related trainings are an added advantage;
• 3 years minimum experience in SRHR programming / implementation a reputable organization; hands-on experience in community mobilization, especially working with youth, schools, families and local authorities, working experience in Primary Health Care settings.
• Working with district health teams, health facility staff and community-based groups such - Previous work with an NGO in similar programs
• Strong communication skills (writing, reporting, meeting/ facilitation) communications in Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Solid Understanding Gender & GBV concepts and Issues;
• Good experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs across different districts Good report writing skills; A good command of both written and spoken English. Knowledge of the Kinyarwanda is necessary Relating and working well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds. - Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, and Power Point and outlook)
• A Motorcycle Drivers Licence"
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Faculty for Leadership course
Reports to: Director, Institute of Global Health
Program: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) and MBBS (MD) program
Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Rwanda
Position Overview
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is committed to providing an academic experience rooted in global health delivery and equity. UGHE seeks a faculty, an educator, who can use a creative approach coupled with the energy and dedication to:
• develop, modify, and deliver the Leadership and Management (L&M) module of the MGHD program.
• develop, modify, and deliver the leadership training for the MBBS (MD) program.
• be the lead faculty in teaching the Leadership and management courses in other academic programs at UGHE.
The faculty should also demonstrate experience teaching and developing academic training programs, a robust research portfolio, and leadership. The faculty will be required to teach other courses at UGHE, according to the expertise.
The faculty is expected to be in Rwanda.
Responsibilities
Teach (60%)
• Be the lead faculty in the online L&M module on the MGHD program for the MGHD program.
• Be the lead faculty in teaching the L&M courses on the MBBS (MD) program and other academic programs at UGHE.
• Adapt and deliver the aforementioned UGHE-developed L&M module to promote student mastery in leadership and management skills.
• Design/modify L&M workshop curriculum/materials and deliver and supervise the delivery of the workshop.
• Utilize dynamic and outcome-driven teaching practices (including team-based and problem-based learning approaches) to develop students’ critical thinking abilities and technical expertise.
• Oversee the ongoing design, instruction, coordination, and evaluation of the course.
• Contribute to the evaluation of students in a timely and comprehensive manner, consistent with UGHE monitoring and evaluation protocol and course assessment criteria.
• Serve as course instructor in all modules of MGHD and MBBS as either in the lead or supporting role where skills and expertise apply, course may include Health Policy and Political Economy, Principles in Global Health Equity, Managing Global Health Care Delivery, practicum and other executive education courses.
• Respond promptly to student and administrative requests.
• Support students outside of the classroom via in person and online modalities.
Supervising and mentoring (20%)
• Mentor students (MGHD, MBBS and others) undertaking research initiatives related to the course
• Mentor and guide students through the academic year for their ongoing professional growth
• Supervise and mentor UGHE’s junior faculty in professional development, including but not limited to education, research, management and communication skills.
Provide Strategic Leadership (10%)
• Oversee and continuous improvement of the L&M module and integrating of the MGHD into UGHE’s future degree offerings, in partnership with UGHE’s Director of IGH, other academic department heads, and non-academic staff.
• Manage, mentor, and supervise a growing MGHD staff and faculty team.
• Cultivate a strong body of teaching faculty.
• Oversee the development of new delivery models and modalities for the L&M module
• Participate in different academic and non-academic committees at UGHE
• Be willing to take academic, non-academic committee and ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the UGHE leadership
• Oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement for all aspects of the L&M, in partnership with MGHD team.
• Provide input in the strategy and direction for Global Health Education at UGHE.
• Serve as a leader for academic developments including global health learning, teaching, research.
Conduct and Accompany Research (10%)
• Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global health delivery and equity.
• Accompany and mentor student and alumni-driven global health research linked to their UGHE training. Qualifications
• PhD training in leadership, especially focused on global health setting, equity/health disparities
• Experience teaching and mentoring health science-oriented master’s level, utilizing active learning approaches.
• Experience adapting teaching strategies to accommodate learners of different backgrounds and with different levels of pre-existing content familiarity.
• Advanced training and experience in health, research, or clinical education with a focus on global settings and equity-driven initiatives
• Excitement for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup educational environment
• Enthusiasm to work with an academic team to develop and employ diverse pedagogical strategies.
• Experience working or teaching in Rwanda and/or other relevant contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to relocate to Butaro,
Benefits Of Working At UGHE
UGHE faculty will be working at both Kigali city and at our campus in Butaro, Northern Rwanda. The campus is situated in a scenic area with a mild climate year-round. UGHE also offers a competitive salary and health care benefits. Faculty moving to UGHE from outside of Rwanda for this position will receive a relocation allotment and an annual stipend for travel to their home countries for themselves.">
JOB DETAILS:
Faculty for Leadership course
Reports to: Director, Institute of Global Health
Program: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) and MBBS (MD) program
Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Rwanda
Position Overview
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is committed to providing an academic experience rooted in global health delivery and equity. UGHE seeks a faculty, an educator, who can use a creative approach coupled with the energy and dedication to:
• develop, modify, and deliver the Leadership and Management (L&M) module of the MGHD program.
• develop, modify, and deliver the leadership training for the MBBS (MD) program.
• be the lead faculty in teaching the Leadership and management courses in other academic programs at UGHE.
The faculty should also demonstrate experience teaching and developing academic training programs, a robust research portfolio, and leadership. The faculty will be required to teach other courses at UGHE, according to the expertise.
The faculty is expected to be in Rwanda.
Responsibilities
Teach (60%)
• Be the lead faculty in the online L&M module on the MGHD program for the MGHD program.
• Be the lead faculty in teaching the L&M courses on the MBBS (MD) program and other academic programs at UGHE.
• Adapt and deliver the aforementioned UGHE-developed L&M module to promote student mastery in leadership and management skills.
• Design/modify L&M workshop curriculum/materials and deliver and supervise the delivery of the workshop.
• Utilize dynamic and outcome-driven teaching practices (including team-based and problem-based learning approaches) to develop students’ critical thinking abilities and technical expertise.
• Oversee the ongoing design, instruction, coordination, and evaluation of the course.
• Contribute to the evaluation of students in a timely and comprehensive manner, consistent with UGHE monitoring and evaluation protocol and course assessment criteria.
• Serve as course instructor in all modules of MGHD and MBBS as either in the lead or supporting role where skills and expertise apply, course may include Health Policy and Political Economy, Principles in Global Health Equity, Managing Global Health Care Delivery, practicum and other executive education courses.
• Respond promptly to student and administrative requests.
• Support students outside of the classroom via in person and online modalities.
Supervising and mentoring (20%)
• Mentor students (MGHD, MBBS and others) undertaking research initiatives related to the course
• Mentor and guide students through the academic year for their ongoing professional growth
• Supervise and mentor UGHE’s junior faculty in professional development, including but not limited to education, research, management and communication skills.
Provide Strategic Leadership (10%)
• Oversee and continuous improvement of the L&M module and integrating of the MGHD into UGHE’s future degree offerings, in partnership with UGHE’s Director of IGH, other academic department heads, and non-academic staff.
• Manage, mentor, and supervise a growing MGHD staff and faculty team.
• Cultivate a strong body of teaching faculty.
• Oversee the development of new delivery models and modalities for the L&M module
• Participate in different academic and non-academic committees at UGHE
• Be willing to take academic, non-academic committee and ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the UGHE leadership
• Oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement for all aspects of the L&M, in partnership with MGHD team.
• Provide input in the strategy and direction for Global Health Education at UGHE.
• Serve as a leader for academic developments including global health learning, teaching, research.
Conduct and Accompany Research (10%)
• Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global health delivery and equity.
• Accompany and mentor student and alumni-driven global health research linked to their UGHE training. Qualifications
• PhD training in leadership, especially focused on global health setting, equity/health disparities
• Experience teaching and mentoring health science-oriented master’s level, utilizing active learning approaches.
• Experience adapting teaching strategies to accommodate learners of different backgrounds and with different levels of pre-existing content familiarity.
• Advanced training and experience in health, research, or clinical education with a focus on global settings and equity-driven initiatives
• Excitement for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup educational environment
• Enthusiasm to work with an academic team to develop and employ diverse pedagogical strategies.
• Experience working or teaching in Rwanda and/or other relevant contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to relocate to Butaro,
Benefits Of Working At UGHE
UGHE faculty will be working at both Kigali city and at our campus in Butaro, Northern Rwanda. The campus is situated in a scenic area with a mild climate year-round. UGHE also offers a competitive salary and health care benefits. Faculty moving to UGHE from outside of Rwanda for this position will receive a relocation allotment and an annual stipend for travel to their home countries for themselves.">
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Faculty, Surgery
Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine
Group/Department: School of Medicine
Location: Mainly at the Butaro campus, with frequent travel to Kigali and other teaching sites in Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities.
Position Overview
The faculty member will be involved in teaching, research and projects pertaining to equitable access to quality medical education, global surgery, and surgical education. In addition to providing support for delivery of UGHE’s Masters in Global Health Delivery, Global Surgery track, the surgery faculty member will actively be involved in academics and research across undergraduate surgery, clinical service, postgraduate global surgery training and education, and the Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS). The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated and passionate about research and education, with superior attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This individual will work across the Center of Equity in Global Surgery and multiple surgical departments at UGHE, and must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive.
Responsibilities
Undergraduate Surgical Education
• Support to curriculum, syllabus, and content development
• Contribute to teaching and student supervision
• Support undergraduate education across pre-clinical and clinical education
• Provide leadership for modules, programs, and courses
• Supervise and support students’ research activities
• Participate in surgical care of patients at the Butaro District Hospital
MGHD track in Global Surgery
• Provide leadership in the delivery of the MGHD track in Global Surgery
• Contribute to curriculum, syllabus, and content development
• Serve as teaching faculty in the MGHD program
• Provide research and practicum mentorship to MGHD students
• Provide supervision for surgical fellows at UGHE and partner sites
Research and advocacy
• Initiate and support high quality global surgery and surgical research
• Write project deliverables, such as research proposals, reports and publications
• Contributing to global surgery advocacy efforts
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary Global Surgery research team
CEGS activities
• Carry out administrative tasks related to departmental and Center for Equity in Global Surgery activities through involvement in committees and boards
• Establish collaborative links with other institutions, including industrial, commercial, and public organizations
• Providing support for UGHE based Global Surgery Conferences, as well as contributing to professional conferences and seminars
• Initiating and supporting surgical research through the CEGS
• Support resource mobilization for the CEGS, including preparing grant applications and proposals to external funding sources
Others
• Contribute to UGHE community development
• Apply for surgery grants and funding to support the CEGS and other UGHE institutes
• Other tasks as assigned by UGHE leadership Qualifications And Skills
Mandatory
• Medical qualification (MD, MBBS, MBChB)
• Postgraduate surgical qualification - General or Orthopedic surgery
• MSc in Public Health, Global Health, or health related programs
• Demonstrated research experience
• Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Preferred
• Global surgery qualification or fellowship experience, or PhD qualification
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Expertise in research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
JOB DETAILS:
Faculty, Surgery
Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine
Group/Department: School of Medicine
Location: Mainly at the Butaro campus, with frequent travel to Kigali and other teaching sites in Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities.
Position Overview
The faculty member will be involved in teaching, research and projects pertaining to equitable access to quality medical education, global surgery, and surgical education. In addition to providing support for delivery of UGHE’s Masters in Global Health Delivery, Global Surgery track, the surgery faculty member will actively be involved in academics and research across undergraduate surgery, clinical service, postgraduate global surgery training and education, and the Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS). The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated and passionate about research and education, with superior attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This individual will work across the Center of Equity in Global Surgery and multiple surgical departments at UGHE, and must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive.
Responsibilities
Undergraduate Surgical Education
• Support to curriculum, syllabus, and content development
• Contribute to teaching and student supervision
• Support undergraduate education across pre-clinical and clinical education
• Provide leadership for modules, programs, and courses
• Supervise and support students’ research activities
• Participate in surgical care of patients at the Butaro District Hospital
MGHD track in Global Surgery
• Provide leadership in the delivery of the MGHD track in Global Surgery
• Contribute to curriculum, syllabus, and content development
• Serve as teaching faculty in the MGHD program
• Provide research and practicum mentorship to MGHD students
• Provide supervision for surgical fellows at UGHE and partner sites
Research and advocacy
• Initiate and support high quality global surgery and surgical research
• Write project deliverables, such as research proposals, reports and publications
• Contributing to global surgery advocacy efforts
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary Global Surgery research team
CEGS activities
• Carry out administrative tasks related to departmental and Center for Equity in Global Surgery activities through involvement in committees and boards
• Establish collaborative links with other institutions, including industrial, commercial, and public organizations
• Providing support for UGHE based Global Surgery Conferences, as well as contributing to professional conferences and seminars
• Initiating and supporting surgical research through the CEGS
• Support resource mobilization for the CEGS, including preparing grant applications and proposals to external funding sources
Others
• Contribute to UGHE community development
• Apply for surgery grants and funding to support the CEGS and other UGHE institutes
• Other tasks as assigned by UGHE leadership Qualifications And Skills
Mandatory
• Medical qualification (MD, MBBS, MBChB)
• Postgraduate surgical qualification - General or Orthopedic surgery
• MSc in Public Health, Global Health, or health related programs
• Demonstrated research experience
• Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Preferred
• Global surgery qualification or fellowship experience, or PhD qualification
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Expertise in research methods and practical knowledge of research implementation
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Deadline of this Job: 13 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Migration Health Physician
Duty Station : IOM Kigali, Rwanda
Classification : National Officer Staff, Grade NOB (UN salary Scale for NO staff)
Type of Appointment : One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 13th November 2022
Reference Code : VN2022/20 - RW
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
2. Conduct the Kigali MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
1.
• Medical examinations;
• Imaging;
• Laboratory testing;
• Vaccinations;
• TB management;
• Treatment and referrals;
• Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
• Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
• Other technical areas as may be required
Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities. Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
Oversee and coordinate accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries. Assist CMHO in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk audits and use of self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Kigali MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities.
Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the Resource Management Unit.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
Experience
• Minimum of four (4) years, post-graduation, (post internship in countries with mandatory internship programs) continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last five years; and,
• Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.
Skills
• Attention to details and good coordination skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good writing skills.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies
• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).">
JOB DETAILS:
Migration Health Physician
Duty Station : IOM Kigali, Rwanda
Classification : National Officer Staff, Grade NOB (UN salary Scale for NO staff)
Type of Appointment : One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 13th November 2022
Reference Code : VN2022/20 - RW
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kigali, Rwanda.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
2. Conduct the Kigali MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
1.
• Medical examinations;
• Imaging;
• Laboratory testing;
• Vaccinations;
• TB management;
• Treatment and referrals;
• Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
• Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
• Other technical areas as may be required
Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities. Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
Oversee and coordinate accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries. Assist CMHO in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk audits and use of self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Kigali MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities.
Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the Resource Management Unit.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
Experience
• Minimum of four (4) years, post-graduation, (post internship in countries with mandatory internship programs) continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last five years; and,
• Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.
Skills
• Attention to details and good coordination skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good writing skills.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies
• Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering results: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).">