3 Job Positions at at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 17, 18, 19 November 2021)

Faculty Digital Health at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 19 November 2021)

Faculty Digital Health

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda

Description

Position Title: Faculty Digital Health

Reports to: Chair of Executive Education

Location: Kigali, Rwanda, with occasional travel to Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview

The dynamic and rapidly growing University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Professor of Digital Health. Novel technologies and technological solutions (e.g., artificial intelligence, the internet of things, virtual/augmented/mixed-reality, robotics, 5G) are becoming more intelligent and ubiquitous for utilization of data-driven health applications. Digital innovations at the community and primary health facility level is important for strengthening the linkages with, and use of, formal health services, while also supporting the institutionalization and strengthening of the community health system as a whole. The term “digital health”, which includes health informatics, as well as both mHealth and eHealth, describes the general use of information and communication technologies (digital, mobile, and wireless) to support the achievement of health objectives. This position will ultimately be responsible for helping to build the capacity and knowledge of digital health across the university, as well as throughout the region.

Candidates must demonstrate proven experience in the digital health field – especially concerning the deployment of information systems and mHealth solutions, such as decision support and client communication tools. IT knowledge should span from a micro-level of, for example, building and developing mobile applications (apps), to a macro-level of interoperability and systems level digital architecture. The candidate should be broadly familiar with the diverse areas that fall under the umbrella of digital health including in: healthcare data storage, sharing, data protection, and other areas of health informatics; supporting systems for epidemiological surveillance; telemedicine and other uses of IT in medical diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring (including onsite and remote biosensors); mobile applications; artificial intelligence and drone technologies. A background in IT innovation and implementation science will also be important for this position.

A background in curriculum development and administration are essential for this position, as UGHE seeks to develop a masters-level program in digital health, in addition to becoming a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Africa (the first on the continent).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses that fall under the rubric of digital health that include courses in: health informatics, data science, building digital health systems, OpenMRS and medical record sharing, health, and mobile application design, biosensors, and remote patient monitoring, and AI and drone technologies.
• Liaise with other departments in the university to embed digital health throughout university curricula.
• Administer and collaborate on all digital health delivery.
• Conduct research and scholarship that contributes to the development of the field of digital health.
• Contribute to the academic and community service as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (Ph.D. is desired) in Health Information Management with training in information systems, data science, and/or computer science, and evidence of healthcare-related work experience.
• Broad familiarity with the field of Digital Health.
• Background in teaching, research, and scholarship.
• Prior work in the private and academic sectors is desirable.
• Excellent spoken and written English (fluency in French is desired).
• Experience developing digital health solutions.
• Familiarity with current trends in digital health.

 To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.

Organizational Profile

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

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 healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute 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 UGHE team seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Partners In Health 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.

The deadline:19th November 2021

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Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 17, 18 November 2021)

Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Coordinator

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Description

Nutrition and Early Child Development (NECD) Coordinator

University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building 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 for all.

ROLE PROFILE:

 Title: NECD Coordinator

Reports to: DVC – Academics & Research Affairs

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda

Role Purpose: This role will be responsible for undertaking administrative, project management, and research development, execution, monitoring, and reporting of NECD programs.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage programmatic logistics to support all NECD program related events;
2. Coordinate and support all events and processes related to the NECD grant related research, training, and reporting
3. Serve as the first point of contact for NECD partner organizations and ensure a quality experience in their interaction with the university;
4. Generate reports and content for internal and external audiences derived from the NECD programmatic data;
5. Provide general and technical support to the NECE research projects, assessment, and program evaluation, through background research, data collection, entry, and analysis;
6. Identify and implement NECD related research projects
7. Evaluate NECD training curriculum
8. Identify skill gaps in NECD training programs
9. Schedule and coordinate curriculum review meetings, research dissemination meetings for NECD;
10. Manage NECD project timeline to ensure all activities are efficiently executed;
11. Assist in managing external relations, serving as a point of contact between the team and internal and external stakeholders; and
12. Organize necessary logistics related to the NECD projects.

KEY DELIVERABLES

1. Ensure UGHE conducts 4 NECD research projects each year (Two by faculty, two by students)
2. Review NECD training curriculum
3. Organize 2 curriculum review workshops
4. Organize annual dissemination meeting
5. Professional coordination of NECD meetings and accuracy in documentation
6. All required program documentations and reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master degree in health, public health, nutrition, childhood development;
2. Research experiences
3. Three (3) years of working experience

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

1. Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Google Suite products, and the ability to learn new computer programs quickly
2. Experience in project management
3. Background in research projects
4. Demonstrated work experience in an administrative, management role in a fast-paced environment
5. Experience supporting the project team in producing deliverable and manage timeline
6. Experience in event planning or proven skills to organize and execute logistics
7. Experience in report writing

BEHAVIOURAL  COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to make decisions based on data findings
2. Exemplary interpersonal skills
3. Ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
4. Exemplary written and oral communication skills
5. Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.
6. Good judgment, and creative problem-solving
7. Possess diplomatic instincts, ability to gracefully and humbly work within challenging professional contexts requiring tact and judgment.

To Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement addressing candidate’s experience working in a related field; (4) copies of all degrees earned and current professional certifications. Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.

The deadline: 18th November 2021

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Research Assistant at Partners In Health (PIH):(Deadline 17 November 2021)