Course Deliverer for Data Driven Health Care Delivery: Research Methods

 Job title: Course
Deliverer for Data Driven Health Care Delivery: Research Methods
Program:
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD)
University: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) (Rwanda)
Reporting:Course Director and to the Director of the MGHD program.
Introduction:
The
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences
university in Rwanda that is training the next

generation of global leaders
from around the world in health care delivery and developing as a global
intellectual hub for delivery science. Owned and operated by Partners In Health
(PIH), UGHE is a private institution that will leverage expertise and resources
from the Government of Rwanda, Harvard University, and other partners to create
a global forum for delivery-focused teaching, research, clinical care, and
implementation.

With
innovative curricula rooted in the principles of health equity, and
incorporating the latest advances in education technology, UGHE will offer
undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary
medicine, and global health delivery.
The
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) is the inaugural program at
UGHE. The University is seeking a Course Deliverer to deliver a pre-designed
MGHD course focused on research methods and data driven health care delivery to
be offered between February and May 2016 in Rwanda.
The
Course Deliverer will commit to:
  • Delivering
    an existing, UGHE-developed, and top-notch research methods and data
    driven health care delivery course leading to mastery in the following
    competencies:
  • Understand
    level of evidence to support data-driven decisions and sources of data.
  • Develop
    frameworks for assessing health needs and monitoring, evaluating, and
    researching health programs.
  • Describe
    and use common program monitoring and evaluation tools.
  • Critically
    interpret research findings and apply findings to programs.
  • Understand
    the role of surveillance in program development and implementation and describe
    common surveillance systems.
  • Working
    closely with the Data Driven Health Care DeliveryCourse Director and UGHE
    Teaching and Learning team to oversee the instruction, coordination, and
    evaluation of the course.
  • Responding
    promptly to student and administrative requests during the employment
    term.
    


  • Supporting
    students outside of the classroom via in person and online modalities
    during the course.
  • Mentoring
    students undertaking research initiatives related to the course during the
    course.
  • Participating
    in the evaluation of students in a timely and comprehensive manner
    consistent with UGHE M&E protocol and courseassessment criteria.
  • Adhering
    to the UGHE Code of Conduct.
  • Adhere
    to the UGHE Honor Code.
Experience
and Qualifications:
  • Graduate-level
    training that includes significant and diverse research methods
    experience, especially research methods focused on global health and
    equity/health disparities.
  • Experience
    teaching health science-oriented research methods to master’s level students
    utilizing a variety of teaching approaches including didactic teaching and
    participatory learning as appropriate for the content.
  • Willingness
    to employ diverse pedagogical approaches.
  • Experience
    teaching in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts.
  • The
    ability to teach in English.
  • Experience
    mentoring master’s level students.
Submit:
Applicants
should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate transcripts, (3) a list of
courses taught including the student profile, sample syllabi, and teaching
evaluations, (4) a personal statement addressing teaching philosophy and
experience working with diverse student populations, (5) at least one example
of representative scholarship, e.g. an in-press or published article (6)
contact information for at least two professional references.
Application
Instructions:
If
you believe that you are the right candidate for the above positions,
please submit the above requirements by email to: recruitment@ughe.org.
Title: Course Deliverer for Data Driven Health Care Delivery: Research
Methods
The
deadline for submission of applications is November 20, 2015.
Non-discrimination
Policy:
UGHE
is committed to providing equal opportunity and will make all academic
decisions without regard to factors such as race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, and
sexual orientation. This applies to all areas, including, but not limited to,
recruitment, admission, academic evaluation, and financial assistance.
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