JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

WELLBEING SPECIALIST

Department:

Human Resources

Grade:

4B

Location:

Cross site

Reports to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Positions reporting to:

N/A

Main Responsibilities

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Partners in Health is a global health and social justice organization responding to the moral imperative of providing high-quality health care globally to those who need it most, especially in underserved communities. Based on the nature of PIH work, employees for Partners In Health-Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH-IMB) have to prioritize the demanding job of delivering critical care to patients and families from underserved communities suffering from illness in remote areas, while navigating their own life challenges.

As part of PIH-IMB’s commitment to the well-being of staff and providing critical support to communities in need, the Wellbeing Specialist is being recruited to ensure PIH-IMB Employees have various resources, both internally and externally, to support them through work and life challenges.

As a Wellbeing Specialist, the employee will create and implement initiatives to promote and maintain the physical and mental health and well-being of PIH-IMB employees. She/he will work with various departments to develop strategies and programs to foster a healthy work environment and culture.

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Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive wellbeing strategy (Bio-psycho-social) that aligns with the organization's objectives and goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, HR and other departments to identify key areas for improvement and develop plans to address them.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify employee wellness concerns and design appropriate interventions to address them.
• Develop and implement the budget for the wellbeing initiatives and ensure that they are cost-effective and deliver maximum value.
• Work with external providers and partners to provide access to wellbeing resources and services, such as mental health support, fitness programs, nutrition coaching, and stress management training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the wellbeing programs by gathering feedback and data from employees and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and deliver onsite wellness-related activities, training and events, such as workshops, seminars, and health fairs.
• Conduct targeted wellbeing awareness and deliver resilience-building training to prepare employees to navigate challenges and manage stressful situations effectively.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices in employee wellbeing and incorporate them into the organization's wellbeing strategy and initiatives.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking support or resources related to their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, management, and external providers.
• Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with Cross Site Staff Wellness Team through Calls and other communication stream, ensuring contextualized alignment with the PIH global strategy

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Health Sciences, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a non-profit, corporate, and/or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of current trends and best practices in employee wellbeing and wellness programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal (like empathy, active listening and persuasive communication), and leadership skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of innovation and creativity to address wellness and wellbeing needs of staff.
• Excellent cultural and multicultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrated personal resilience to manage workplace demands while supporting others.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful wellbeing initiatives.
• Experience with data analysis and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to employee health and wellness.
• Certification in relevant fields (e.g., wellness coaching, mental health first aid, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills including negotiation, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation and report writing skills and the ability to present technical information in a readily understandable format.
• Demonstrate solicitude, empathy, trustworthiness, attentiveness, supportiveness, thoughtfulness in approach to work.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing priorities or schedules as needed.
• Confidentiality: Respect for privacy and confidentiality
• Advanced Professional English skills, written and oral. Conversational fluency in Kinyarwanda highly desired, and professional fluency in French is an added advantage.
• Ability to work and live in rural settings.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubufatanye-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination.
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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