Director
Title: Project Director
to: Executive Director and Director of Operations
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Kigali, Rwanda
Profile:
In Health (PIH), headquartered in Boston, MA, is 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 som
e of the world’s most marginalized
communities. The work has yielded unprecedented advances in health and
prosperity by addressing socioeconomic barriers to care, and integrating
delivery, training, advocacy, and research. 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. To disseminate
these lessons, PIH and IMB are launching the University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that will train
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery, and will be a
global intellectual hub for delivery science. UGHE seeks individuals committed
to the mission and values of the organization (seePIH values) to join the team.
Responsibilities:
The Project Director will be work to support the overall goals and priorities
of the University of Global Health Equity project based in Rwanda, and will
manage a dynamic, large-scale and multi-disciplinary project. S/he is
responsible for ensuring the Rwanda-based UGHE operations teams are coordinated
and in line with the strategic vision.
university project operations, including (but not limited to) finance, human
resources, transportation, procurement, logistics
- Oversee
campus infrastructure development, including supervision of UGHE
construction manager and coordination with relevant authorities - Work
hand-in-hand with PIH/IMB operations teams to ensure coordination and
fidelity to an integrated strategic vision - Serve
as a key liaison with relevant government authorities and Rwanda-based
collaborators - Oversee
project progression and meet financial obligations on budget - Collaborate
with Boston-based project management team to ensure streamlined
communication between Boston and Rwanda.
- At
least 3-5 years of related experience in a senior management position
required - Master’s
or advanced degree in the business, public health, or related field - A
proven leader with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial
setting - Demonstrated
ability to build a high-performance team, steward resources effectively,
and collaborate with the public sector at national and local levels - Outstanding
strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative
problem-solving - Exceptional
written and oral communication skills - Commitment
to social justice and health care equity
to apply:
- If
you believe that you are the right candidate for the
above positions, please submit your application online using the PIH
website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment - Select
the appropriate job title, click on “apply to this position” and follow
the instructions. For the section “work authorization,” please select
“unknown.” Should you require any assistance, please email Human Resources
at imbrecruitment@pih.org
