3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Deadline 6 and 14 January, 2023

3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Deadline 6 and 14 January, 2023

Administrative Assistant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 6 January 2024)

Administrative Assistant

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda

Description 

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Basic Medical Sciences

Group/Department: School of Medicine

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Position Overview:  

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and academic support to the Division of Basic Medical Sciences.

S/he will provide high level support to the MBBS program, including academic tasks such as scheduling, course/faculty evaluation and e-learning support, and other administrative duties. S/he also be involved in research projects pertaining to excellence in medical education.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education, global health and medical education, with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Academic Administrative Assistant should possess previous experience in a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and effective communication. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with students, faculty and staff at all levels and across departments at UGHE, as well as important external partners. They must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. They must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.

Responsibilities:

Academic 

• Provide general academic and administrative support to the division of Basic Medical Sciences. This can include course scheduling, managing grades records, compiling and recording academic syllabi, tracking student progress and coordinating exams.

• Oversee essential e-learning platforms, for example Canvas, Populi, Scholar Rx, Osmosis, Turnitin and any other online platform, and provide technical support to faculty and students in the division of Basic Medical Sciences using these resources.

• Aid in the coordination of faculty/course evaluations and reports aimed at academic policy and curriculum development within the EDQC.

• Serve as a key point of contact for anything related to academic program delivery in the in the division of Basic Medical Sciences.

• Work collaboratively alongside other academic administrative assistants, staff and faculty in other Divisions and Departments in the School of Medicine.

Research 

• Provide general research support to the division of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine and EDQC research projects and studies (i.e., data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports/publications etc.)

General support and resource mobilization 

• Coordinate on-site project logistics such as booking event spaces, transportation and meals for participants, procurement or requisition of necessary tools, and general event logistics.

• Support resource mobilization for the division of Basic Medical Sciences, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approval and other financial processes.

• Any additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor

Qualifications and competencies: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred

• Academic or professional experience in research writing and data collection

• Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational or relevant setting

• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive

• Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities

• Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred

• Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred

• Experience in multicultural working environments required; experience living and working in Sub Saharan Africa preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired

To Apply:

Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for the position, (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 not later than 6th January 2024.

University of Global Health Equity 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.

Organization profile: 

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) 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 growing 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. 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.

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.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  Deadline 14 January, 2023

Description

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Department: Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: University of Global Health Equity, Kigali Office and Butaro Campus

Period of the assignment: Open-ended

Position overview

The UGHE is seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant to support the monitoring and evaluation department. The M&E Assistant will play a key role in ensuring high standards and quality around M&E with the aim to promote high level program monitoring, evaluation and learning across the University.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participate in institutional planning processes

• Participate in the development of result-based M&E plans

• Participate in designing data collection tools and procedures

• Provide support to the M&E team in implementing the M&E plan

• Assist in data collection from the departments according to assess targets, timelines and quality standards

• Assist in data verification and analysis and suggest evidence-based recommendations for improvement

• Assist in tracking outputs and outcomes, consistent with UGHE strategic priorities and goals

• Provide technical support to departments for all M&E related activities

• Work with M&E team to prepare real-time and high-quality M&E deliverables including reports

• Assist in reviewing M&E reports from departments, baseline assessments, and evaluation reports

• Assist in conducting/ reviewing UGHE impact reports

• Carry out other M&E duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in global/public health, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, economics, statistics, and health sciences

• Strong knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research approaches

• Excellent skills in data analysis, presentation, and report writing

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Power BI, or another data management software

• Excitement for working in a dynamic and fast-paced educational environment

• Excellent command of English.

Core Competencies 

• Agility: Flexible, results-oriented, and able to work in a project-driven environment with demonstrated ability to contribute to monitoring and evaluating specific programs and projects.

• Project management: Multi-tasking, project management and decision-making skills

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate to all stakeholders within the organization putting into consideration the cultural dimensions of all the stakeholders.

• Accountability: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for equity and social justice.

How to Apply 

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on this OFFICIAL LINK before 14th January 2024.

University of Global Health Equity 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.

Organizational Profile 

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. 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. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convenings, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

 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 University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.