Career and Alumni Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 23 February 2025)

Career and Alumni Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 23 February 2025)

Job Title: Career and Alumni Coordinator

Reports to: The MCFSP Program Administrator and will have a dotted line of reporting to the UGHE Associate Registrar

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda

Program Profile

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE is a transformative initiative designed to provide educational opportunities to African youth, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, including females, refugees and displaced persons, and youth with disabilities. This program offers comprehensive scholarships and additional support services, ensuring that scholars can focus on their academic and personal development. The program equips scholars with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective leaders in global health delivery through a holistic approach that includes mentorship, leadership training, and community engagement. Ultimately, this initiative not only enhances the employability of graduates but also contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty, narrowing gender disparities, and improving health outcomes across the continent.

Role Overview

The Career and Alumni Coordinator will play a vital role in enhancing the career readiness of scholars and maintaining engagement with alumni of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP). The role involves offering career counselling, internship opportunities, mentorship, and leadership development to address the unique challenges faced by scholars during their studies. The Coordinator will actively engage with alumni, manage networking events, handle data management, plan events, and coordinate career services and Fellowship and mentorship programs. The Coordinator will also work closely with internal teams to ensure comprehensive support for scholars, fostering relationships with various stakeholders, including alumni, employers, and community organizations. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain these relationships are essential for the success of this role, as it directly contributes to the program’s mission of empowering scholars and creating a robust alumni network.

 Responsibilities

Career Development and Planning

• Conduct career assessment, design and implement robust career services programs tailored to support scholars’ transition into the workforce.
• Provide personalized career counseling and coaching to scholars and alumni.
• Facilitate job placement opportunities through partnerships with employers, career fairs, and other initiatives.
• Facilitate Fellowship opportunities for scholars through engagement with key institutions
•  Facilitate workshops on topics like resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, and leadership development.

Alumni Engagement

• Build and maintain a vibrant alumni network by organizing events, reunions, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop platforms to promote ongoing communication between alumni, scholars, and UGHE.
• Manage alumni relations programs to foster collaboration and mentorship between alumni and current scholars.

Mentorship Programs

• Establish and coordinate mentorship programs that connect scholars with experienced professionals and alumni.
• Facilitate mentorship placement through collaboration with institutions, potential mentors, and organizations.
• Conduct regular mentorship sessions to address career challenges and provide feedback on performance

Data and Information Management

• Maintain an up-to-date database of alumni and career services activities, including employment outcomes, professional growth, and achievements.

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute career-focused events, such as workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events that align with scholars’ career aspirations.

Partnership Building

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations to create career opportunities for scholars and alumni.
• Leverage alumni success stories to attract new partnerships and enhance the program’s reputation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with UGHE teams, including academic and student services, to align career development initiatives with institutional goals.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure scholars receive holistic support for their career journeys.

Program Reporting and Improvement

• Prepare regular reports on career services and alumni engagement metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the quality and impact of services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Counselling, Educational Development, Public Health, Global Health Delivery, or any other health-related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in career development, alumni relations, or related fields, preferably in a higher education or health-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of the education system and career pathways in the health sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate career and alumni-related programs.
• Knowledge of database management and tracking systems for alumni and career services.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and career development platforms
• Proven experience in developing and managing networks or partnerships.

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.

Application Link

Deadline:23rd February 2025

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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