3 Job Positions at IntraHealth: (Deadline 15 June 2022)

3 Job Positions at IntraHealth: (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Safe Surgery Technical Advisor at IntraHealth: (Deadline 15 June 2022)

INGOBYI ACTIVITY

GOLDEN PLAZA, 3^rd Floor

KG 546 Street 1

P.O.Box 6639-Kigali

Tel.: + (250) 738795924

Kacyiru, Kigali

www.intrahealth.org

Job Opportunity – Safe Surgery Technical Advisor

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID-funded Momentum Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetric (MSSFPO) Activity is a five-year global cooperative agreement with USAID, which aims to increase the capacity of host country institutions and local organizations to strengthen surgical safety within maternal health and family planning programs by promoting evidence-based approaches and testing new innovations. MSSFPO will support the Government of Rwanda to accelerate reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity by increasing the capacity of the Rwandan health system to introduce, deliver, scale-up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, high-quality interventions for the provision of safe emergency surgical obstetric services, including caesarian delivery (CD) and hysterectomy, and difficult removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth seeks a Safe Surgery Technical Advisor, to be based in Kigali, who will provide technical and program support in maternal health and family planning for the MSSFPO. The Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will support safe surgery activities in obstetrics and family planning in supported hospitals and medicalized health centers.

SUMMARY ROLE

The Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Safe Surgery Technical Advisor to design and implement activities to strengthen safe obstetric surgical care provision, availability and quality of long acting reversable contraceptives (LARCs) and permanent methods (PMs) and systems for developing health care workers’ capacity to provide these services. The Safe surgery Technical Advisor will work in partnership with the Ministry of Health, aligning all project efforts to the costed National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP, 2018-2024), national MNCH quality of care standards and other relevant national strategies and guidelines. S/he will consult with other stakeholders, including the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), academic institutions, district representatives, civil society organizations, medical professional associations, and existing development partners and projects to ensure the relevance and utility of project activities. S/he will also ensure that gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI) are embedded into project interventions.

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Safe Surgery Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following functions:

Capacity building

• Contribute to capacity building of medical doctors in supported health facilities through mentoring on surgical obstetric care, including safe and indicated Cesarean Delivery (CD), peripartum hysterectomy, obstetric and iatrogenic fistula prevention, screening and management, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods (PMs);
• Conduct special and integrated two-week or periodic mentorship in targeted supported hospitals with high maternal mortality rate or poor maternal health outcomes;
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the development/updating of national policies, strategies, protocols, and guidelines related to safe surgical obstetric care as well as long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception;
• Contribute to the development of an induction course and training of newly graduated health care providers involved in obstetrical surgery to equip them with practical obstetric safe surgery skills in MSSFPO supported health facilities;
• Support the training of health providers and implementation of family-centered approach in supported facilities to guide companions of choice on how to support women, identify and report danger signs during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postnatal period;
• Contribute to the supportive supervision of safe surgery core teams established in the supported hospitals; and strengthen its leadership and capacity to plan, implement and coordinate tasks related to safe surgery, including emergency preparedness;
• Assess training and service delivery need related to the provision of safe obstetric surgical care in supported facilities, and support hospitals to design and implement appropriate evidence-based interventions to address them.
• Lead training of health providers on  long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception at the supported health facilities;
• Assist in the development and implementation of national and project-relevant training materials, including curricula, guidelines, and assessment tools.
• Identify opportunities for systematizing and institutionalizing capacity building efforts on safe surgery in obstetrics and family planning for MD/GPs and MD/residents, whether in the in-service or pre-deployment settings and design and implement activities to support these processes;
• Support identification of equipment needs for the provision of safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception, and advise on specifications for any necessary procurement; and
• Conduct facilitative supervision in health facilities where the MSSFPO activity is being implemented and follow up on supervision findings, as necessary.

Coordination

• Actively participate in relevant national maternal health policy and strategy discussions as appropriate;
• Work closely with Ingobyi staff as well as other USG-funded partners, as relevant, to ensure program efforts are complementary and non-duplicative;
• Coordinate with Ingobyi Activity’s maternal health team, the national MNCH Technical Working Group (TWG) and Safe Motherhood sub-TWG at national level to ensure project activities are managed effectively as per the NSOAP, national quality of care guidelines and other national frameworks, as appropriate; and
• Participate in the national Safe Motherhood TWG, share project learnings and incorporate group feedback into future activities.

 Monitoring and reporting

• In partnership with the IntraHealth MEL team, document and report progress on project activities with regard to safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception to national and district leadership and other stakeholders;
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, developing indicators, benchmarking, analysis of lessons learned, and reporting in a timely manner to the donor and to other audiences as requested; and
• Support data use on safe surgery through presentations, sharing of lessons in different fora including TWGs, coordination meetings and global communities of practice.

DURATION

 Life of the project with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is expected to meet and or possess the following qualifications and requirements.

Education and training

• Medical degree and specialization in obstetrics and gynecology is required;
• Additional MPH training preferred; and
• Candidates must have a valid license issued by Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.

Experience and skills

• • At least 5 years of experience in maternal health service delivery: labor/delivery, surgical obstetric care, including safe and indicated Cesarean Delivery (CD), peripartum hysterectomy; obstetric and iatrogenic fistula prevention, screening and management; long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods (PMs);
  • At least 3 years of experience as mentor/ trainer in maternal health service delivery, surgical skills preferred – excellent classroom and clinical training skills including participatory and experiential methods;
  • Current knowledge of high-impact practices in the fields of safe obstetric surgical care and long-acting reversible and permanent methods of contraception;
  • Sound understanding of current policy developments related to maternal health;
  • Extensive experience in developing, implementing and evaluating maternal health policies, procedures and tools in Rwanda or similar contexts;
  • Hands-on skills in rapid assessment techniques, knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring facility-based maternal health interventions;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Kinyarwanda – French language skills would be added advantage;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;
  • Strong skills in teamwork and networking;
  • Solid skills in documentation and report writing; and
  • Ability to travel frequently within the country.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of Kigali, and to work independently with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Willingness to work overtime whenever required.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  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, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

HOW TO APPLY

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Chief of Party via our recruitment portal:   http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1 no later than June 15, 2022.

These includes:

• Motivation letter;
• Updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number, and email address;
• Notarised academic degrees;
• Copy of valid license ;
• Previous employment certification.

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

 Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor at IntraHealth: (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Job Opportunity – Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID-funded Momentum Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetric (MSSFPO) Activity is a five-year global cooperative agreement with USAID, which aims to increase the capacity of host country institutions and local organizations to strengthen surgical safety within maternal health and family planning programs by promoting evidence-based approaches and testing new innovations. MSSFPO will support the Government of Rwanda to accelerate reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity by increasing the capacity of the Rwandan health system to introduce, deliver, scale-up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, high-quality interventions for the provision of safe emergency surgical obstetric services, including caesarian delivery (CD) and hysterectomy, and difficult removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth seeks a Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor, to be based in Kigali, who will provide technical and program support in maternal health and family planning for the MSSFPO. The Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor will coordinate safe anesthesia and critical care-related activities in obstetrics and family planning in supported hospitals and medicalized health centers.

JOB TITLE

The Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Safe Surgery Technical Advisor to design and implement activities to strengthen safe anesthesia and critical care in obstetrics and the systems for developing health care workers’ capacity to provide these services. The Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor will work in partnership with the Ministry of Health, aligning all project efforts to the costed National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP, 2018-2024), national MNCH quality of care standards, and other relevant national strategies and guidelines. S/he will coordinate and consult with other stakeholders, including the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), academic institutions, district representatives, civil society organizations, medical professional associations, and existing development partners and projects to ensure the relevance and utility of project activities. S/he will also ensure that gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI) are embedded into project interventions.

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Safe Anesthesia Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following functions:

Capacity building

• Contribute to capacity building of health care providers in supported health facilities through mentoring on safe obstetric anesthesia and critical care, especially for safe and indicated Cesarean Delivery (CD), peripartum hysterectomy, obstetric and iatrogenic fistula prevention, screening and management, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), and permanent methods (PMs).
• Conduct special and integrated two-week or periodic mentorship in targeted supported hospitals with high maternal mortality rate or poor maternal health outcomes.
• Provide technical support and guidance in the development/updating of national policies, strategies, protocols, and guidelines related to safe surgical and anesthesia-related obstetric care.
• Conduct supportive supervision of the mentorship activity being implemented by MSSFPO in 28 supported health facilities.
• Participate in supervision of safe surgery core teams established in the supported hospitals, and strengthen its leadership and capacity to plan, implement and coordinate tasks related to safe anesthesia and critical care, including emergency preparedness.
• Assess training and service delivery needs related to the provision of safe obstetric anesthesia and critical care in supported facilities, and support hospitals to design and implement appropriate evidence-based interventions to address them.
• Assist in the development and implementation of national and project-relevant training materials, including curricula, guidelines and assessment tools.
• Identify opportunities for systematizing and institutionalizing capacity-building efforts on safe obstetrics anesthesia for health care providers whether in the in-service or pre-deployment settings and design and implement activities to support these processes.
• Support identification of equipment needs for the provision of safe obstetric anesthesia and critical care, advise on specifications for any necessary procurement.
• Conduct facilitative supervision in health facilities where the MSSFPO activity is being implemented and follow up on supervision findings as necessary.

Coordination

• Coordinate the implementation of safe obstetric anesthesia and critical care provision in MSSFPO supported health facilities.
• Actively participate in relevant national maternal health policy and strategy discussions as appropriate.
• Work closely with Ingobyi staff as well as other USG-funded partners, as relevant, to ensure program efforts are complementary and non-duplicative.
• Coordinate with Ingobyi Activity’s maternal health team, the national MNCH Technical Working Group (TWG) and Safe Motherhood sub-TWG at the national level to ensure project activities are managed effectively as per the NSOAP, national quality of care guidelines and other national frameworks, as appropriate; and
• Participate in the national Safe Motherhood TWG, share project learnings and incorporate group feedback into future activities.

 Monitoring and reporting

• In partnership with the IntraHealth MEL team, document and report progress on project activities with regard to safe obstetric anesthesia and critical care to national and district leadership and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, developing indicators, benchmarking, analysis of lessons learned, and reporting in a timely manner to the donor and to other audiences as requested.
• Support data use on safe obstetrics anesthesia and critical care through presentations, sharing of lessons in different fora including TWGs, coordination meetings, and global communities of practice.

DURATION

Life of the project with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is expected to meet and or possess the following qualifications and requirements.

Education and training

• Medical degree and specialization in anesthesiology and critical care is required.
• Additional MPH training preferred; and
• Candidates must have a valid license issued by Rwanda Medical and Dental Council.

Experience and skills

• • At least 5 years of experience in the provision of anesthesia and critical care-related services in recognized health facilities.
  • Current knowledge of high-impact practices in the fields of safe obstetric surgical care.
  • Sound understanding of current policy developments related to maternal health.
  • Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating maternal health policies, procedures and tools in Rwanda or similar contexts.
  • Hands-on skills in rapid assessment techniques, knowledge and skills in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring facility-based maternal health interventions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Kinyarwanda – French language skills would be added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
  • Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
  • Solid skills in documentation and report writing.
  • Ability to travel frequently within the country.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of Kigali, and to work independently with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Willingness to work overtime whenever required.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  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, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

HOW TO APPLY

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Chief of Party via our recruitment portal :   http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1 no later than June 15, 2022.

These includes:

• Motivation letter;
• Updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number, and email address;
• Notarised academic degrees;
• Copy of valid license ;
• Previous employment certification.

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

 Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

 

Operational Research Advisor at : (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Job Opportunity – Operational Research Advisor

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we have built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.  Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The USAID-funded Momentum Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetric (MSSFPO) Activity is a five-year global cooperative agreement with USAID, which aims to increase the capacity of host country institutions and local organizations to strengthen surgical safety within maternal health and family planning programs by promoting evidence-based approaches and testing new innovations. In Rwanda, through the USAID-funded Ingobyi Activity, MSSFPO will support the Government of Rwanda to accelerate reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity by increasing the capacity of the Rwandan health system to introduce, deliver, scale-up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, high-quality interventions for the provision of safe emergency surgical obstetric services, including caesarian delivery (CD) and hysterectomy, and difficult removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives.

The USAID-Ingobyi Activity is a five-year cooperative agreement to improve the quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) and malaria services, in a sustainable manner with the goal of reducing neonatal, child and maternal mortality in Rwanda. The Ingobyi Activity will build upon the tremendous gains Rwanda has made in the health sector as well as previous USAID investments in the health sector to provide a healthier, more productive future for all Rwandans. Ingobyi will improve the availability, quality and utilization of RMNCH and malaria services with resilience and sustainability. The Activity will partner with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to build on the country’s considerable achievements, guided by national health strategies, goals, objectives and data.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth seeks an Operational Research Advisor to be based in Kigali. The position will work with IntraHealth and Partners staff to manage existing and new research projects. S/he will primarily support the technical team to identify new areas of operational research that would have impact on program adaptation, support the team to plan, implement and monitor the progress of operational research projects, provide technical support to research teams, plan, and coordinate dissemination events. This position reports to the Senior Operational Research Advisor.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Operational Research Advisor will be responsible for the following functions:

Essential

• Guide the research team and participate in the development of research protocols
• Coordinate the request of operational research regulatory approvals
• Support the logistical and coordination of the implementation or operational research field activities
• Monitor adherence to study protocols and ethical standards and keep the regulatory binder up to date
• Support the analysis of operational research data and contribute to the write up of study reports, and manuscripts
• Develop abstract, research posters, conference presentations and policy briefs from ongoing operational research projects
• Organize and conduct dissemination workshop of research findings to appropriate audiences
• Provide regular operational research mentorship to study teams including translation of study findings into program adaptation
• Identify potential external contributors to research projects and coordinate the collaboration efforts

Monitoring and reporting

• Participate in the documentation, and report progress on USAID-Ingobyi activity and MSSFPO  activities to relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation efforts, developing indicators, benchmarking, analysis of achievements, documenting lessons learned, and reporting in a timely manner to relevant audiences as requested; and
• Support data use efforts  through presentations, sharing of lessons in different fora including TWGs, coordination meetings, and global community of practices

 DURATION

 Life of the project with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability of funds.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is expected to meet and or possess the following qualifications and requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 Essential

• Master’s Degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, demography or other relevant health areas;

• At list 6 years of experience supporting public health research projects
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research techniques, reporting, documentation, data analysis and presentation
• Proven experience in manuscript writing and publication
• Evidence of research dissemination in peer reviewed journals and conferences
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages such as SPSS ,Stata or R and MaxQDA or NVIVO.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and  Outlook,
• Experience in programming and authoring electronic data collection through platforms like  Kobotoolbox, ODK,  survey CTO or DHIS2 tracker.
• Understanding of RMNCH services and health-related issues, with a global focus.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse multicultural teams.
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication and presentations in English; working knowledge of French is a plus.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and record keeping skills.
• Professionalism, critical analytical skill and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information

 Desirable

• Experience with Rwanda Health Systems
• Effective communication skills and teamwork.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented and able to deliver on time
• Ability to work with flexibility and good time management

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of Kigali, and to work independently with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities; and
• Willingness to work overtime whenever required.

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  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, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

HOW TO APPLY

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted via our recruitment portal:   http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1 no later than June 10, 2022.

These includes:

• Motivation letter;
• Updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number, and email address;
• Notarised academic degrees;
• Previous employment certification.

Learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

 Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within a month from the submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY