Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 8 September 2024)

Job Title: Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator

Organization: University of Global Health Equity – Simulation and Skills Center

Reports to: Manager, Simulation and Skills Center

Location: Butaro

Position Overview:

The Simulation Partnerships and Development Coordinator provides assistance in sustaining key partnerships between the simulation lab and external collaborators while supporting internal efforts to engage and retain UGHE faculty and students in simulation teaching/professional development activities. This position is funded for 3 years, after which additional performance-based employment will be contingent upon funding and program needs.

Role and responsibilities:

Partnership and Development:

• Works closely with Simulation Lab and Center for Transformative Learning Technologies (CTLT) leadership to provide key insight about the program’s vision and strategic plan regarding partnerships and collaboration.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with a wide range of organizations in regard to Simulation Center Development, Growth and Sustainability, both throughout Rwanda and Internationally. Early projects currently include the Rwanda-Wide Simulation Network, which is in formation, and standing up a simulation program at the State University of Zanzibar.
• Support the center in planning, executing, and monitoring projects with simulation partners, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals, including organizing and redirecting inbound partnership requests to help the center take effective action and identify next steps/solutions.
• Serves as key point of contact for existing partnerships related to UGHE’s simulation and immersive technology programs.
• Interfaces with donors and other resource stakeholders as requested by leadership to ensure success of ongoing program support.
• Coordinate the planning for the simulation workshops, including but not limited to securing venues, booking travel, accommodation, transport, procuring required equipment and troubleshooting real-time issues as they arise.

Core Simulation Center Support:

• Provide administrative support to the simulation center, including preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Assists with general simulation team responsibilities assigned by the sim center manager or leadership to help fulfill the CTLT vision and mission.
• Track and report on projects milestones and deliverables and facilitate communication between the simulation center and stakeholders.
• Provide general research support to simulation research projects (i.e. data collection and entry, data analysis, background research, writing protocols/reports etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, education, business administration or in another relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of work experience, preferably in healthcare related field
• Successful candidate should have experience working as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• High emotional intelligence, curiosity and persistent desire for continuous learning
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

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.

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.

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. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convening, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

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.