Description

Job Title: Curriculum and Content Faculty (Lecturer)

Reports to: Chair, Center for Executive Education

Location: Kigali, Rwanda; and as required with field trips to Butaro

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change how health care is delivered worldwide. UGHE is a university based in Rwanda that builds the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and relentless in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

The Center of Executive Education at UGHE, headed by the Director, conducts various leadership program to strengthen the health systems in Rwanda and globally.  At present the Center has the number of projects supported by various donors globally.

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ROLE PROFILE

The Curriculum and Content Faculty will provide technical support to the Center for Executive Education various leadership development training. This position is an opportunity for the lead to develop their technical skills and collaborate with international, national and academic institutions and government counterparts. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated and passionate about public health executive education program, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Center in developing and implementing trainings and curricula in accordance with program-specific country mandates.
• Establish and maintain liaisons between the Center and other public and private agencies, community organizations, and professional groups.
• Writing project deliverables, such as proposals, reports, and scientific publications.
• Develop, evaluate and monitor program activities and ensure technical requirements are in place in accordance with donors and UGHE guidelines.
• Support in developing concept note, proposals and other technical documents aligned with UGHE priorities and donor requirements.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with resource development team.
• Support resource mobilization for the project, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups and multiple UGHE departments/center/institutes.
• Participate in executive education programs and conferences.
• Conduct training evaluations organized by the center on a regular basis.
• Involve in teaching and curriculum development activities.
• Plan, organize and coordinate the technical aspects of programs and services administered by the Center.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Executive Education.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate preferably MGDH, MPH, MSc in Public Health, Global Health or health-related programs.
• Demonstrated experience in public health programing - minimum of 3 years
• Ability to technically manage and prioritize projects with close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
• Knowledge of the African health system structures and policies are added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French.
• Proficiency in Kinyarwanda is recommended
• Prior experience in working with academic institution is a plus.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click Here to Apply not later than 20th August 2022