3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 June 2022)

3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Event Operations Assistant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Description
Job Title: Event Operations Assistant

Reports to: Director Arts and Culture in  Global Health Public Engagement

Fixed Term Contract: 7 months starting June 1st

Location: Kigali, Rwanda;

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

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 kind of 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.

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.

ROLE PROFILE

Hamwe Festival works to generate new insights and brings public awareness to global health challenges and corresponding solutions, using the unique and complementary vantage points of the creative community and global health professionals. With the success of the Hamwe Festival and other arts initiatives at UGHE, in 2021, we institutionalized Hamwe Festival into a university department called the Arts & Culture in Global Health Public Engagement, whose responsibilities will contribute to UGHE’s mission by engaging the general public and global health communities on current global health issues through arts and cultural activities to sensitize and increase understanding on those global health issues.

UGHE is looking for an Event  Operations assistant to contribute to this effort especially to the fourth edition of Hamwe Festival that will take place from November 9th to 13th 2022. the ideal candidates would be enthusiastic about global health equity and health humanities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help manage the events on-site ensuring they run smoothly from conception to delivery, working with venues, partners other event UGHE staffs and participants.
• Assist in coordinating vendors, and help prepare event documents including production schedules, and production manuals.
• Supervise set-up and dismantling of events – ensure audio and video equipment, lighting and any required equipment are place before the event, and then collected after the event.
• Research and maintain a database of event vendors such as venues, and event production agencies.
• Act as liaision with event production stakeholders
• Assist with the creation, distribution, and management of production related materials such as terms of reference.
• Create event rehearsal schedules and timelines.
• Assist in creating and maintaining the department’s events production calendar.
• Attend and document project meetings.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to the department’s success by contributing to brainstorming and collaborative decision making in internal meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Manage time effectively in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Responding to internal queries about event production operations.
• Contribute reasonable and relevant activities leading to the achievement of the department and institution success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to event management, operations and promotion is preferable.
• Relevant experience in event production and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Well organized and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative .
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic-thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of proficiency in English
• Excellent team-work skills.
• Attention to detail is a must

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click the Apply button below to send their applications not later than 15th June 2022.

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Kinyarwanda Teacher at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Description

Job Title: Kinyarwanda Teacher

Department: Community Health, School of Medicine

Reports to: Head of Community Health department
Employment type: Fixed Term-6 months

Location: Butaro, Rwanda

Organizational 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 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.

Background

The model of education at UGHE focuses on exposing students to real world challenges by going outside of the classroom to the community. Here, students get to learn from community health workers, health facility staff as well as community members through household visits and other community activities.

Throughout their time in the community, students are encouraged to observe their surroundings, identify social determinants of health, and engage with community members at different levels to learn from their lived experiences. During their clinical training, UGHE medical students spend their time with hospital personnel and patients, with whom they work daily. An important aspect of fostering community partnerships is language and communication with community members such as patients.

Role Overview 

The primary role of the Kinyarwanda teacher will be to develop a Kinyarwanda teaching curriculum as well as teaching material for international students who are pursuing their medical education at UGHE, from beginner to proficient.

The curriculum will be developed and adapted to the needs of the students, which include basic speaking and listening skills, as well as healthcare terminology and language for community health engagement and patient interaction at the hospital.

The secondary role will be to teach Kinyarwanda classes and provide training to student-tutors who will be in charge of accompanying international students throughout their learning outside the classroom

Responsibilities

• Develop an adapted Kinyarwanda teaching curriculum for medical international students.
• Deliver Kinyarwanda classes on a regular basis (bi-weekly).
• Prepare practice activities and material for outside of classroom learning.

Train student-tutors who will facilitate and lead out of the classroom learning.

• Work in collaboration with the Community Health team.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education, linguistics, or any other education related fields
• Demonstrated experience developing Kinyarwanda teaching curriculum for health professionals
• Strong management and coordination skills to meet deadline
• Excellent communication skills
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse students
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to provide comprehensive follow- up
• English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; knowledge of French, Kiswahili and/or other East African languages desired.

APPLY

Interested candidates should submit 1) CV and 2) cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for this position by clinking Apply button below not later than 15th June 2022.

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Contract Management Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 June 2022)

Description

Job Title: Contract Management Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Contracting and Procurement

Group/Department: Administrative and Financial Affairs/University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

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.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in needed, 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.

Position Overview

The Contract Management Coordinator’s task is to ensure consistent management of all contracts. S/he will be responsible for preparing, revising, negotiating, examining, and analyzing contracts on behalf of UGHE. S/he duties will include researching a contract’s terms, alerting parties to renewals or extensions and tracking all communications between UGHE and vendors.

The Coordinator’s role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments.

Responsibilities

● Prepare, negotiate, record, file and archive all contracts and other legal documentation on behalf of UGHE.

● Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the UGHE

● Create and maintain or serve as the point of contact for matters concerning contracts.

● Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.

● Communicate and present information to User Department about all contract-related matters.

● Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the Institution itself.

Qualifications

● Master’s or advanced degree in Law, Business Management, Procurement/supply chain or any related field

● At least 5 years of relevant experience required, including contract drafting, procurement/supply chain

● Teamwork and the ability to work with a variety of people at all levels

● Exceptional written and oral communication skills

● Attention to detail and strong understanding of agreements

● Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology

● Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office

● Capable of professionally managing confidential information

● Exemplify creative problem solving abilities

● Has strong negotiation and mediation skills

● Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contract

APPLY

Interested candidates should submit 1) CV and 2) cover letter detailing interest and aptitude for this position by clinking Apply button below not later than 15th June 2022.

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