4 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)
Data Protection Officer at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)
Position Title: Data Protection Officer
Reports to: IT Specialist
Type of position: Full time
Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Butaro campus with travels to Kigali, Rwanda
Position overview
The University of Global Health Equity is seeking a qualified Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure our organization’s compliance with data protection laws and regulations in Rwanda and globally. The DPO will be responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and coordinate the required implementation to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies in Rwanda and other relevant regulations. This role requires a combination of legal and technical knowledge related to data protection and privacy.
Roles and responsibilities
The tasks for the Data Protection Officer will include but not limited to:
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with the GoR policies, along with other national and international data protection and privacy laws and policies. This includes IT standards compliance and managing all aspects of data protection ranging from data processing to data transfer and storage.
- Policy & Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive data protection policies and procedures to ensure the ethical and legal handling of sensitive data.
- Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for staff at all levels on compliance requirements and data protection practices.
- Data Protection Impact Assessments: Carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for all projects and systems that process personal data, ensuring that any risks are identified and mitigated, vulnerability management
- Incident Management: Act as the point of contact between UGHE and data protection authorities. Coordinate and communicate with regulatory authorities on data protection matters. Managing data breaches and data security incidents in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Preservation and Security of Physical Documents: Develop and implement policies and procedures for the preservation and security of physical documents containing personal or sensitive information. Ensure physical documents are stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Conduct regular audits of physical document storage areas to identify and address security vulnerabilities. Implement measures to protect physical documents from loss, theft, or damage, including the use of secure storage solutions and access controls. Coordinate with the IT department to ensure that digital and physical document management systems are integrated and compliant with data protection regulations.
- Auditing and Reporting: Regularly audit data protection measures and processes, report on data protection practices and compliance to senior management.
- Advisory Role: Advise on and review contracts or agreements where data privacy issues arise, including agreements with third parties that handle the university’s data.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CIPP – Certified Information Privacy Professional) is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection or a related field, with a proven track record of handling comprehensive compliance programs.
- Knowledge of Laws and Regulations: Extensive knowledge of GDPR and other relevant Rwandan and international data protection laws.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
- excellent communication skills,
- proficient in stakeholder management,
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
How 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.
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. 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 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.
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Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)
Job Title: Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator
Organization: University of Global Health Equity – Simulation and Skills Center
Reports to: Manager, Simulation and Skills Center
Location: Butaro
Position Overview:
The Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator provides assistance in sustaining key partnerships between the simulation lab and external collaborators while supporting internal efforts to engage and retain UGHE faculty and students in simulation teaching/professional development activities. This position is funded for 3 years, after which additional performance-based employment will be contingent upon funding and program needs.
Role and responsibilities:
Partnership and Development:
- Works closely with Simulation Lab and Center for Transformative Learning Technologies (CTLT) leadership to provide key insight about the program’s vision and strategic plan regarding partnerships and collaboration.
- Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with a wide range of organizations in regard to Simulation Center Development, Growth and Sustainability, both throughout Rwanda and Internationally. Early projects currently include the Rwanda-Wide Simulation Network, which is in formation, and standing up a simulation program at the State University of Zanzibar.
- Support the center in planning, executing, and monitoring projects with simulation partners, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals, including organizing and redirecting inbound partnership requests to help the center take effective action and identify next steps/solutions.
- Serves as key point of contact for existing partnerships related to UGHE’s simulation and immersive technology programs.
- Interfaces with donors and other resource stakeholders as requested by leadership to ensure success of ongoing program support.
- Coordinate the planning for the simulation workshops, including but not limited to securing venues, booking travel, accommodation, transport, procuring required equipment and troubleshooting real-time issues as they arise.
Core Simulation Center Support:
- Provide administrative support to the simulation center, including preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Assists with general simulation team responsibilities assigned by the sim center manager or leadership to help fulfill the CTLT vision and mission.
- Track and report on projects milestones and deliverables and facilitate communication between the simulation center and stakeholders.
- Provide general research support to simulation research projects (i.e. data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports etc.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in health, education, business administration or in another relevant field
- Minimum 2 years of work experience, preferably in healthcare related field
- Successful candidate should have experience working as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- High emotional intelligence, curiosity and persistent desire for continuous learning
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
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 the application page.
UGHE 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 Convening, 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.
Postdoctoral Fellow, One Health at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, One Health
Reports to: Chair, Center for One Health
Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali and Butaro, Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that trains global leaders to deliver high-quality health care. Owned and operated by Partners in Health, UGHE is a private institution that leverages expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard Medical School, and key partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching, research, clinical care, and implementation.
Role Overview
As a Postdoctoral Fellow in One Health, you will play a pivotal role in developing the Center for One Health and implementing its mission. You will collaborate closely with various teams across UGHE (including Global Health, Medicine, Nursing) to develop and execute One Health training, research, and community engagement initiatives. A deep commitment to excellence in teaching and research, along with expertise in One Health and a strong interest in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Pandemic Preparedness and Response is essential. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, pursuing external grant funding to advance One Health research, and supporting the implementation of a Community of Practice for NTDs Program Managers throughout Africa. You will also be engaged in teaching and management of the Master in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) track in One Health.
Responsibilities
Research
- Conduct One Health research in partnership with UGHE students, faculty, and other institutional partners.
- Undertake resource mobilization for One Health programming and research, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders and managing financial approvals and other financial processes.
- Mentor students completing One Health, MGHD and other research projects through their practicum or other relevant research opportunities.
- Support with data collection and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management.
- Write project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications.
- Conduct knowledge dissemination events with communities.
One Health Training
- Teach in the MGHD in One Health and MBBS program.
- Oversee and support grading of all One Health modules including in the MGHD program and the MBBS program.
- Use technical content to develop pre-class assignments, instruction sequences to guide course delivery, post-class assignments, and overall evaluation tools.
- Provide technical research to support content development.
- Prepare presentations and contribute to the development of scholarship and practical materials for the Center of One Health and the MGHD in One Health program.
- Teach in UGHE’s programs including modules in the MGHD in One Health.
- Support in the integration of One Health content throughout all UGHE’s courses.
- Support with the recruitment and mentoring of One Health students.
- Liaise with and support students during class and office hours, identify supplementary academic materials, and provide student feedback.
- Provide general administrative support to the Center for One Health as needed.
Kikundi Community of Practice (CoP)
- Provide expertise and leadership in managing the Community of Practice.
- Support content development and management, including accessing and summarizing new and existing NTD resources and literature and managing message boards.
- Provide translation support where needed.
Program Administration
- Support UGHE academic processes and programs related to research, curriculum, staff, faculty and students.
- Provide general administrative support to the Center for One Health.
- Solicit and develop international institutional relationships and partnerships.
- Serve on UGHE committees and represent UGHE on external committees as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- PhD degree
- Master’s degree (Global Health or One Health preferred).
- MBBS or MD an asset.
- Experience working with adult learners and faculty.
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software including basic (Excel etc.) and advanced statistical (R, etc.) software.
- Proven skills to organize and execute logistics.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, and/or French preferred.
- Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts.
- Ability to manage, organize, develop plans and generate data to make decisions;
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
- Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel and learning management systems.
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 the application page.
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. 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 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.
Coordinator, Center for One Health at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)
Position Title: Coordinator, Center for One Health
Reports to: Chair, Center for One Health & Faculty, Center for One Health
Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali and Butaro, Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that trains global leaders to deliver high-quality health care. Owned and operated by Partners in Health, UGHE is a private institution that leverages expertise and resources from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard Medical School, and key partners to create a global forum for delivery-focused teaching, research, clinical care, and implementation.
Role Overview
The Coordinator in One Health will work as a part of a team to contribute to training, research and administration support to the Center for One Health. The Coordinator will primarily support the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) in One Health program including content development, grading and student support. They will also lead administration for the African Snakebite Alliance and support program implementation for the Kikundi Community of Practice. The Coordinator must have a broad expertise and interest in the fields that make up One Health including animal, environment and human health, and should have interest in Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Responsibilities
One Health Training
- Provide in-class support for the MGHD in One Health.
- Support in grading of all One Health modules including in the MGHD program and the MBBS program.
- Use technical content to develop pre-class assignments, instruction sequences to guide course delivery, post-class assignments, and overall evaluation tools.
- Provide technical research to support content development.
- Prepare presentations and contribute to the development of scholarship and practical materials for the Center of One Health and the MGHD in One Health program.
- Teach in UGHE’s programs including modules in the MGHD in One Health.
- Lead student learning with local schools and post-secondary institutions.
- Support in the integration of One Health content throughout all UGHE’s courses.
- Support with the recruitment and mentoring of One Health students.
- Liaise with and support students during class and office hours, identify supplementary academic materials, and provide student feedback.
- Provide general administrative support to the Center for One Health as needed.
African Snakebite Alliance Program Administration
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting minutes, managing procurement requests, and planning logistics
- Manage financial records
- Assist with progress reports and donor updates
- Translation/transcription of interview materials
- Support capacity building efforts for snakebite research
- Organize and participate in community snakebite education
Research
- Support One Health research in partnership with UGHE students, faculty, and other institutional, government and academic partners.
- Support with data collection and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management.
- Support in writing project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications;
- Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions;
- Support knowledge dissemination events with communities.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (Global Health or One Health preferred).
- Demonstrated work experience in an administrative role.
- Proven skills to organize and execute logistics.
- Experience working with adult learners and faculty.
- Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and related software including basic (Excel etc.) and advanced statistical (R, etc.) software.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in Kinyarwanda, Swahili and/or French preferred
- Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts.
- Ability to manage, organize, develop plans and generate data to make decisions;
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving.
- Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel and learning management systems.
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 the application page.
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. 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 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.
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