Partners In Health 5 Various Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

By joining a
dynamic team of PIH/IMB, these positions will offer unique career development
opportunities for the successful candidate. PIH/IMB wishes to recruit
competent and qualifying candidates to fill the various vacant positions in
its structure, the job positions, reporting relations and the location please
see table below :

1. JOB POSITION
Title : Nurse Educator-Eastern Province (1)
Reports to : Director of Medical Education and Training
Location : Kayonza/Kirehe

• To
  support and report to the IMB Director of Medical Education &
  Training in Rwanda in collaboration with the PIH Director of Global
  Nursing in Boston on hospital nurse training and educational
  initiatives.
• To
  provide clinical accompaniment in the district based hospital focusing
  on quality care and improved patient outcomes.
• To
  work closely with the IMB Nurse Educator Team and with Ministry of
  Health partners (Chiefs of Nursing at each district hospital) to develop
  a program to build nurse capacity and improve nursing practice.
• To
  assist in the coordination, and integration of various nurse specialist
  volunteers coming to Rwanda for short-term stays.
• To
  accompany and mentor the training facilitator in Southern Kayonza in the
  development of ad-hoc training curricula for district hospital-based
  nurses.
• To
  regularly mentor district hospital-based nurses during clinical rounds
  in the wards.
• To
  ensure that appropriate data for hospital-based nurse training and
  educational initiatives is collected and to collaborate with the
  Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department to ensure that
  appropriate indicators are chosen, updated and measured
• To
  ensure integration of yearly clinical training goals and objectives for
  nurses with broader policies from local and national political/academic
  leadership.
• To
  provide input into the writing of grant proposals to fund further
  clinical training of nurses in collaboration with the Boston-based
  development and training teams
• To
  provide technical support for development and pilot testing of protocols
  and curricula for hospital-based nurses in collaboration with the chief
  of nurses, ward nurse “responsables”, IMB curriculum specialist, and the
  Boston-based training team.

Job Requirement

• At
  least 5 years of experience as a RN, A0 preferred
• At
  least 2 years of previous experience in nurse clinical training and
  education
• Knowledge
  of and experience working in the district hospital setting
• Previous
  experience in unit based education/mentorship is preferred

2. Position
Title : Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager (1)
Reports to : Chief Operations Officer
Location : Kayonza/Kirehe

General
Objectives : The
Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager is responsible for :
program integration and implementation ; measuring and reporting
established performance indicators ; monitoring expenditures compared to
budget ; team building and capacity development ; and representing
IMB locally and regionally on matters of food security as assigned. The Food
Security and Livelihoods Program Manager reports directly to the Chief
Operating Officer. While the Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager is
responsible for the day to day activities and performance of the program,
this position will work closely with the Food Security and Livelihoods
Technical Advisor to identify and adopt innovations and best practices, and
develop strategic partnerships with organizations working both locally and
regionally. Length of Contract : Indeterminate

Specific
Responsibilities :

• Directly
  supervises the daily performance of coordinators and assistants who
  support the implementation of agriculture training and microfinance
  activities, including IMB’s agriculture assistance workers (AAWs)
• Organize
  the deployment of program resources in a strategic manner to improve
  service delivery in Kayonza District and ensure equitable scale up of
  food security and livelihood activities in Kirehe and Burera Districts.
• Ensure
  orientation of department staff, including the reinforcement and
  promotion of Partners InHealth’s mission and values.
• Develop
  regular program monitoring systems in collaboration with IMB monitoring
  and evaluation staff.
• Evaluate
  the relevance and appropriateness of current and future food security
  and livelihoods programming in the local context.
• Increase
  food security and livelihoods communication and collaboration with IMB
  social support and clinical programs.
• Prepare
  internal and external reports for IMB leadership and donors.
• Carry
  out staff recruitment and ongoing capacity building ; identify
  staff and stakeholder training needs and draft/revise Job Descriptions
  as needed.
• Refer
  staff issues (disciplinary, Code of Conduct, etc.) to HR in a correct
  and timely manner while keeping the COO copied.
• Ensure
  that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood, with
  performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored.
• Ensure
  timely annual performance appraisals with the support of the HR
  department

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelors
  (A0) level degree in agronomy, veterinary sciences, rural development,
  agricultural economics, or international development is required
• At
  least three years of experience in relief and rehabilitation programs in
  a developing country, with a focus on food security and income
  generating opportunities, is required
• Fluency
  in Kinyarwanda is required. Professional proficiency in English is
  required. Proficiency in French is desired
• At
  least three years of experience in financial planning and managing
  budgets
• Proven
  ability to manage a program and build capacity, including management of
  human and material resources.
• Demonstrated
  skill using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Ability
  to take initiative to deal with challenges and capitalize on past
  experience and information available within the organization in order to
  become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly.
• Ability
  to live, work, and frequently travel in the rural areas served by IMB.
• Ability
  to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political
  and economic aspects of the country.
• Energy
  and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful
  conditions

Position :
Economic Research Data Officer (1)
Reports to : Research Manager
Location : Rwinkwavu-Kayonza

The Data Officer
is responsible for supporting IMB costing study taking place in Southern
Kayonza and Kirehe Districts. The Data Officer reports to the Economic
Research Coordinator under the supervision of the Research Manager. The
responsibilities of the Data Officer are as follows :

1. Conduct
   data collection activities including health expenditure surveys, data
   quality assessments, auditing of health facility records and registers,
   and other data collection activities as directed ;
2. Enter
   data for the costing study timely fashion ;
3. Respond
   to questions regarding data quality and modify data as directed ;
4. Provide
   feedback on questionnaires, surveys, and other data collection
   instruments ;
5. Assist
   Economic Research Coordinator in translating necessary study documents
   (such as survey instruments, reports, and training materials ;
6. Assist
   Economic Research Coordinator in maintaining costing study database, and
   tracking missing data ;
7. Participate
   in research trainings as requested by senior study staff ;
8. Perform
   additional administrative duties as required.

Required
Qualifications and Skills

• Completed
  secondary school education ;
• Strong
  interest in research, economics, or accounting ;
• Previous
  experience with data use and/or entry ;
• Previous
  experience with Excel ;
• Attention
  to detail and strong organizational skills required ;
• Strong
  interpersonal and communication skills ;
• Flexibility
  in job responsibilities and working conditions ;
• Basic
  proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda ; French an advantage.

Position :
Drivers (2)
Report to : Transport Coordinator
Duty station : Cross site/Kigali

Purpose of the
position : Performs
work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients
to and from various destinations and to assist clients on entry and exit from
vehicles as necessary.

Essential duties
and responsibilities

• The
  driver is responsible for the transportation of PIH official assigned to
  him/her safely to their destination.
• Drive
  the vehicle in a manner that is safe, reliable and efficient
• Comply
  with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicle in a safe and
  courteous manner
• Maintain
  logbook and all necessary information on a daily basis
• Keep
  the vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Carry
  out minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle on a routine basis
• Report
  to the immediate supervisor of any vehicle faults and necessary repairs
• Carry
  out any other task assigned by the supervisors

Requirements
and qualifications :

• A2
  certificate
• Possession
  of a valid driving permit category B and D
• Experience
  of at least 3 to 5 years driving in NGO or government Institutions
• Knowledge
  of English or French required, knowledge of both languages preferred
• Be be
  between 30 to 40 years old
• To
  have a basic vehicle mechanics skills
• A
  person with Integrity.

Application
details

Interested and
qualifying candidates should submit in their application letters, updated
curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts, addressed to the
Deputy Country Director (Insert Title of position applied for).

Partners in Health
Head Office in Rwinkwavu or Liaison Office in Kigali at Clinton Foundation
Office, located in Kigali between World Vision and Intersec Security.

The deadline for
receiving applications is 30th, November, 2012.

Partners in Health
is an equal opportunity employer.

Rwinkwavu
19/11/2012

Note : Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contacts
Telephone : 0788501252