JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Partners In Health is a Harvard-affiliated NGO operating in twelve countries
worldwide. Partners In Health-Rwanda/ Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH/IMB) has worked in
Rwanda since 2005, partnering with the Rwandan government and Clinton Health
Access Initiative to strengthen primary health systems in three rural
districts. PIH/IMB is seeking to recruit a competent candidate to fill the
position as IMB Burera District Director.
Job Title: Burera District Project Director (DPD)
Reports to: Executive Director, IMB
Location: Burera District, Rwanda
Overall responsibilities:
In collaboration with the District Clinical Director (DCD), the District
Project Director (DPD) will oversee the implementation of all IMB activities in
Burera District with guidance and supervision of the Executive Directors and
the senior Managers. He/she will provide critical management and administrative
support, participate in the development and implementation of operational
plans, and work closely with the finance department to ensure activities are
carried out within the budget. The DPD is the primary representative of IMB
with district authorities to ensure all activities are in line with national
and local priorities.
As an IMB leader, the DPD is a senior director and member of the Executive
Committee, helps with cross-site management issues, liaise between PIH Rwanda
and Boston headquarters as needed; meet and communicate with donors; and
represent IMB to our public sector and other partners in the District.
Requirements
– Should be a Rwandan by Nationality
– Master’s degree in Social Sciences including Public Health, Public
Administration,
Business studies, and other related fields or at Bachelor’s degree in the above
mentioned fields of study with at least 5 years experience in health related
project management preferably in rural areas.
– Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with people of different
backgrounds (patients, colleagues, government officials.)
– Interest in social justice issues.
– Advanced skill/experience in managing staff with diversified background and
culture M&E oriented skills in project management
– Strong oral and written communication in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
Application details
Interested and qualified candidates should submit in their application letters,
updated curriculum vitae with 3 referees, and academic transcripts to the
PIH/IMB Deputy Executive Director. Further details, including full job
descriptions, can be found at PIH/IMB Offices in Kigali/Kacyiru-Sud (between
World Vision and Intersec Security) or Rwinkwavu (Kayonza District). The
deadline for receiving applications is 23rd
July, 2013 at 4:00pm. Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is
an equal opportunity employer.
For detailed information, please contact Human Resources on 0788524836.
