3 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 27 March 2023)
Research Faculty at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 27 March 2023)
Description
Job Title: Research Faculty
Reports to: To be determined
Location: Kigali
Position Overview
The UGHE Junior Fellows programme is designed to build the capacity of promising young Rwandan physician-scientist-educators. The successful candidate will receive a one-year research training Fellowship at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Training will include:
- Learning how to design and conduct a study including: recruitment; retention; data collection; data analysis; writing abstracts and papers; and making relevant oral and poster presentations;
- Learning about institutional research board approvals, and training in human participants’ protections;
- Learning to master Research Electronic Data Capture;
- Tuition subsidy for enrollment in up to two courses such as statistics and epidemiology per semester at FAES, the NIH graduate school;
- Protected time to attend NIH trainings on writing research papers, writing grants, and other research activities;
- Time for attendance at NIH clinical case conferences or other NIH conferences; and
- Support for travel to presentations at national (USA) and international conferences as appropriate. Pending successful performance and completion of training at NIDDK, the Fellow will return to continue research activities for a mandatory period of no less than 3 years. Responsibilities
- Work with research supervisor(s) to design Rwanda-based research projects in areas of identified health priorities and need;
- Work with research supervisor(s) to design and implement clinical and non-clinical research projects;
- Conduct field or laboratory-based research, analyze data, and interpret results;
- Write and submit funding proposals and institutional research board proposals;
- Attend all relevant trainings at NIDDK to develop research capacity and skills;
- Disseminate research findings through publications and presentation in conferences and seminars to contribute to scientific knowledge;
- Participate in the development and delivery of training programs including teaching medical students;
- Mentor UGHE students on research projects and advise them on study skills to ensure their projects are relevant and up to the UGHE’s standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree (MD) earned in less than 5 years from graduation and recognized in Rwanda.
- Proven interest in scientific and clinical research, preferably with demonstrated experience in research;
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;
- Solid foundation in medicine, epidemiology, and noncommunicable diseases;
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills;
- Exceptional creativity, ethical standards, and motivation;
- Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and
- Track record of academic excellence.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 27th March 2023.Organizational Profile: The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. 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 health care 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. Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 Intern (M & E) at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 27 March 2023)
Description
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Intern (M & E)
Reports to: Program Manager, Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity
Location: Kigali, Rwanda; and as required with field trips to Butaro
Period of the assignment: six (6) months
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change how health care is delivered worldwide. UGHE is a university based in Rwanda that builds 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.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and relentless 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.
The Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity at UGHE, headed by the Director, conducts various leadership programs to strengthen the health systems in Rwanda and globally. At present the Center has a number of projects supported by various donors globally.
ROLE PROFILE
The M&E Intern will contribute to the improvement of the Center for various leadership training programs delivery by conducting their evaluations and monitoring strategies under the supervision of the Program Manager for the Center.
The ideal candidate assistance to the program staff in developing performance monitoring plans and results framework during designing and implementation, creating M&E systems, processes and tools, contributing to measuring, analyzing and reporting results.
Responsibilities
- Enter data into the centers programs database accurately and according to the M&E work plan
- Participate in the Center’s programs planning process
- Assist with the design and development of forms and questionnaires for data collection and analysis
- Develop data collection tools for the training programs
- Assist in conducting/reviewing the centers program reports, baseline assessments and evaluation reports
- Support team in setting up systems for programs M&E
- Assist with research, writing and editing
- Support the team through various administrative duties with upcoming programs and any other responsibility assigned by the Director
- Suggest recommendations to improve the leadership executive education program’s delivery
Qualifications
- University degree in public health,monitoring and evaluation,economics and health sciences
- Demostrated Knowledge and experience in research writing and designing M&E tools
- Experince in online data management and storage sites will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive,SPSSS or another data management software
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written in Fench and English is a must
- Ability to technically evaluate programs.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 27th March 2023.
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.
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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Director, Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 27 March 2023)
Job Title: Research Scientist
Reports to: Director, Center for Leadership in Global Health Equity.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda, with occasional travel to Butaro campus.
Background
The PhD Research Scientist will be supporting the Exemplars project “understanding and building resiliency in health care delivery to reduce amenable U5M during and after health shocks such as COVID-19”. This project will include the development of a program translation and dissemination tool kit; an Executive Education course aimed at teaching lessons in resiliency through an implementation science approach to participants from to two selected countries; country assessment research and application of lessons; and dissemination of results.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the two selected in-country teams, relevant stakeholders and study investigators during the implementation research training, field research implementation, data collection, analysis, dissemination and report writing;
- Organize and participate in investigator meetings and ensure regular project team meetings are held to review progress, issues, risks and consult on decision-making;
- Conduct scientific trainings and follow-up through UGHE’s Executive Education model;
- Develop the curriculum for the Executive Education course on implementation science, and identify and communicate with lecturers;
- Develop and lead creative strategies for ensuring research outputs are actionable and for monitoring policy and stakeholders’ engagement;
- Support and supervise course participants in data collection, qualitative and/or quantitative data analyses including the data management.
- Support and supervise the two country course participants in conducting literature searches and submitting ethics review applications;
- Monitor progress of the research projects, established timelines and milestones, intervening as needed to avoid delays;
- Lead the UGHE research team in coordinating course participants’ visit to Rwanda, and the delivery of the lectures, providing any logistical support as needed;
- Work with in-country partners and the UGHE research team throughout the process on in-country assessments, research, and capacity building in the Implementation Research approaches;
- Conduct restitution of research results and action – light, medium, or deep dissemination; including scientific presentations at high-level meetings/conferences, prepare high-level quality slide decks for current and future use;
- Pursue opportunities for the research team publication in quality, high-impact journals and other relevant venues;
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders during research implementation to identify gaps and create plans to address them and provide ongoing support to the research team;
- Implements and maintains quality control standards and evaluates overall research effectiveness;
- Establish a mechanism of attracting implementation research funding to UGHE;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- PhD in dissemination and implementation research or related field with background in health policy as well as practice
- Extensive experience in implementation science and research (as implementor, policymaker, and researcher)
- Extensive knowledge and good sense of how to transfer skills of implementation research
- Experience running training programs
- Excellent writing skills
- Fluency in French and English
- Ability to engage in dissemination of implementation results and action.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply using the “Apply” button below not later than 27th March 2023.
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.
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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