E-Learning Assistant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 May 2025)

E-Learning Assistant

Job Title: E-learning Assistant

Reports To: E-learning Coordinator

Location: Butaro Campus

Reporting to the Coordinator of E-learning, the E-learning Assistant will assist with the development and growth of UGHE’s E-learning efforts. This growing team will work closely with academic departments and faculty at UGHE to create and maintain high quality E-learning systems and content for a variety of health professional education programs at UGHE. This role is fast paced, requires strong communication skills and experience with instructional, graphic and video design. The E-learning Assistant will be based on the UGHE campus in Butaro.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Serves as first point of contact for inbound E-learning requests from academic teams at UGHE, including but not limited to the MBBS program, MGHD program, nursing/midwifery programs, EQDC and executive education
2. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with academic teams at UGHE to ensure clear lines of communication in and out of the program for E-learning
3. Assists with execution of the E-learning program’s vision and strategic plan, at the direction of the E-learning Coordinator.
4. Works closely with E-learning Coordinator to develop SOPs to ensure LMS user support requests are organized and responded to in a timely fashion
5. Helps vet new potential subscriptions and manages partnerships with third party vendors as needed within the E-learning program
6. Develop and maintain a body of knowledge on emerging trends and educational standards in areas such as active learning, technology-enhanced learning, reflective practice and workplace learning
7. Coordinates logistics related to online course development, including but not limited to working with content experts, visiting faculty/advisors, scheduling studio time, and finalizing/distributing course materials
8. Track and report on project milestones and deliverables and facilitate communication between the eLearning program and its stakeholders.
9. Provide administrative support to the E-learning program, including preparation of reports and maintaining records as needed
10. Works closely as a member of the UGHE E-learning team, and assists with general team responsibilities and tasks assigned by E-learning Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (i.e., Information technology, multimedia development, curriculum development, instructional design, teaching and learning, higher education)
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience editing documents
• Experience with digital/multimedia design and development (video, audio, interactive software)
• Some project management experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• English proficiency required
• French and/or Kinyarwanda proficiency preferred

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: 15 May 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.