Lecturer for the Center for Gender Equity at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 18 April 2025)

Title: Lecturer for the Center for Gender Equity

Reports to: Chair, Center for Gender Equity

Location: Butaro and Kigali, Rwanda

Duration: Apil 2025- August 2026

Role profile

The Center for Gender Equity at Universheaity of Global Health Equity was launched in 2020 and is responsible for mainstreaming of gender in UGHE’s academic, research, community engagement and organizational development activities. The Center is also responsible for directing a Gender and Social Justice Course for UGHE’s Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Surgery program (MBBS), as well as other long- and short-term trainings on gender and global health issues including a Concentration on Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health under the Master of Global Health Delivery (MGHD) program.

The lecturer will be responsible for developing and assisting with the design and delivery of long and short courses/ training to various stakeholders, including UGHE’s students in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Role Purpose: Under the guidance of the Chair for the Center for Gender Equity (CGE) and the senior faculty of CGE, the junior faculty will research, compile and develop training and course materials, participate in the delivery of trainings for MBBS, nursing and Masters students as well as UGHE’s executive training programs on nursing, gender and global health.

Key responsibilities: 

 Assist with Curriculum Development and Teaching (60%)

• Assist with preparation of course outlines and course content on gender and reproductive health issues for University of Global Health’s academic programs for students and staff
•  Assist with delivery of training for students, faculty and other relevant stakeholders on gender, social justice and sexual and reproductive health issues
• Assist with grading student assignments and exams

Supervising and Mentoring (10%)

• Mentor and guide students through their learning as well as ongoing professional growth

Assist and engage in collaborative Research (20%)

•  Engage/ collaborate in the Center’s research activities
•  Assist with and partake in research on gender and global health issues

Organizational Development (10%)

• Collaborate with the Center’s Chair and other key personnel at UGHE in the development, implementation and improvement on plans for the Center for Gender Equity

Qualifications and experience

• MA in Gender Studies or Reproductive Health Science related field
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
• 1–2-year work experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and/or gender-related programs
• Preferable – experience working in Rwanda
• Preferable experience working in an academic institution
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Commitment to gender equity and equality
• Commitment to work in a fast-paced environment

Core competencies

• Knowledge of pedagogical strategies
• Research skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

Benefits: As per UGHE’s salary scale

Contract duration: Until the end of the grant in August 2026

How to apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience (4) a list of relevant trainings delivered or designed. 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: 18th April 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.