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Organizational Profile:
Partners in Health (PIH) is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical scien
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical scien
ce to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. In 2005, PIH began
working in Rwanda at the invitation of the Government of Rwanda and is known
locally as Inshuti mu Buzima (IMB). PIH/IMB began an
effort to strengthen the public health systems in rural Rwanda in three
rural districts whose infrastructure remained decimated following the
devastating 1994 genocide. PIH has built or renovated three hospitals, provided
support to nearly 40+ rural health centers, trained a network of over 4,000
community health workers, and developed services to address the socioeconomic
determinants of disease. Our sites serve as centers of innovation and education
in health care delivery, tackling implementation challenges from HIV to cancer,
in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical
Center.
Title: ISVP/Twiyubake Health Promotion Manager
Reports to: IMB Clinical Advisor and Global Communities (Rwanda) Deputy Chief
of Party
of Party
Location: Position is seconded to Global Communities (Rwanda) – based in
Kigali, Rwanda (potentially with 25-50% of time spent in 12 targeted districts)
Kigali, Rwanda (potentially with 25-50% of time spent in 12 targeted districts)
Length of Assignment: 4.5 years
Program Description:
This position is available through a sub-award to PIH under USAID’s
Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)/Twiyubake cooperative
agreement, which aims to improve the protection of vulnerable populations
against adverse circumstances in 12 targeted districts of Rwanda. It will build
upon the successes of the Social Services for Vulnerable Populations (SSVP)
project, known as Higo Ubeho, to build community capacity and create resilient
families. Specifically, ISVP will(i) increase capacity of families and
communities to provide healthy, nurturing, and engaging environments for
vulnerable children under 5; (ii) decrease families’ economic vulnerability;
(iii) increase knowledge, attitudes, skills, aspirations and confidence of
adolescents transitioning to adulthood; and (iv) increase capacity of
communities to provide essential preventative and protective services to
vulnerable families and children. As part of the sub-award agreement, PIH is
supporting a Clinical Advisor, Health Promotion Manager, Health Promotion
Officer, and Capacity-building and Referral Network Program Officer for the
ISVP/Twiyubake program, who as seconded staff to Global Communities, work in
collaboration with the larger ISVP team. The Health Promotion Manager will lead
a Health Promotion Team to build linkages between social protection programs
and clinical care, and it will train CHWs, volunteers, and civil society
organizations (CSOs) to promote healthy behaviors and make appropriate
referrals between the community and clinical and social services.
Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)/Twiyubake cooperative
agreement, which aims to improve the protection of vulnerable populations
against adverse circumstances in 12 targeted districts of Rwanda. It will build
upon the successes of the Social Services for Vulnerable Populations (SSVP)
project, known as Higo Ubeho, to build community capacity and create resilient
families. Specifically, ISVP will(i) increase capacity of families and
communities to provide healthy, nurturing, and engaging environments for
vulnerable children under 5; (ii) decrease families’ economic vulnerability;
(iii) increase knowledge, attitudes, skills, aspirations and confidence of
adolescents transitioning to adulthood; and (iv) increase capacity of
communities to provide essential preventative and protective services to
vulnerable families and children. As part of the sub-award agreement, PIH is
supporting a Clinical Advisor, Health Promotion Manager, Health Promotion
Officer, and Capacity-building and Referral Network Program Officer for the
ISVP/Twiyubake program, who as seconded staff to Global Communities, work in
collaboration with the larger ISVP team. The Health Promotion Manager will lead
a Health Promotion Team to build linkages between social protection programs
and clinical care, and it will train CHWs, volunteers, and civil society
organizations (CSOs) to promote healthy behaviors and make appropriate
referrals between the community and clinical and social services.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the IMB Clinical Advisor and Global Communities Deputy
Chief of Party, the Health Promotion Manager will provide technical leadership
in health service delivery and health promotion. He/she will provide guidance
on: supporting Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission (PMTCT) follow-up,
HIV prevention, promoting family planning, providing community-based nutrition
information, and promoting growth monitoring. In addition, the Health Promotion
Manager will provide technical leadership in linkages to clinical and social
services (including providing technical assistance and capacity development to
community extension workers, volunteers, government leaders, and civil society
organizations) in order to strength local referral networks. This position will
supervise the Health Promotion Officer.
Chief of Party, the Health Promotion Manager will provide technical leadership
in health service delivery and health promotion. He/she will provide guidance
on: supporting Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission (PMTCT) follow-up,
HIV prevention, promoting family planning, providing community-based nutrition
information, and promoting growth monitoring. In addition, the Health Promotion
Manager will provide technical leadership in linkages to clinical and social
services (including providing technical assistance and capacity development to
community extension workers, volunteers, government leaders, and civil society
organizations) in order to strength local referral networks. This position will
supervise the Health Promotion Officer.
Responsibilities:
Development of Health Promotion Strategy, Tools, and Trainings
- Identify, develop, and
assess health promotion protocols, capacity building plans, and
interventions to improve the involvement of social protection providers in
health promotion activities
- Advise broader
ISVP/Twiyubake team on the most appropriate health promotion interventions
for each clinical area targeted, specifically supporting Prevention of
Mother-to-child Transmission (PMTCT) follow-up, HIV prevention, promoting
family planning, providing community-based nutrition education, and
promoting growth monitoring
- Research and recommend
technical resources and provide expertise on health service delivery
models and strengthening referral networks
- Develop methods and
tools to improve clinical linkages made through social protection programs
- Design and manage health
promotion trainings for CHWs, volunteers, and CSOs in 12 districts
Project Management
- Coordinate with other
ISVP/Twiyubake team leaders to ensure collaboration on all levels of
planning and implementation and ensure the incorporation of proven-effective
clinical interventions to increase uptake of health services into project
activities
- Work with zonal
managers to coordinate health promotion activities in all 12 districts in
accordance with larger ISVP/Twiyubake program plan
- Ensure submission of
team’s timely and quality deliverables, including narrative and financial
reports
- Communicate with
relevant district leaders and health authorities around health promotion
programs that strengthen health service delivery, and participate in program
coordination meetings
- Collaborate with the
larger ISVP/Twiyubake team to set key performance indicators and targets
for proposed health promotion interventions
Team Management
- Lead Health Promotion
team planning and contribute to broader ISVP work plans, budgets, and
reports
- Supervise and mentor
the Health Promotion Officer
- Lead team meetings,
monitor team performance, and address administrative issues
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a
health-related field is required, MPH preferred
- 1-5 years of
experience managing public health programs
- 3-5 years of
experience working in health promotion in public health or clinical
setting
- 3-5 years of
experience working with PLHIV, OVC, MVC, or other vulnerable populations
in Rwanda
- Familiarity with
Government of Rwanda goals and strategies for health and social protection
- Familiarity with
community health programs in Rwanda
- Familiarity with case
management approach
- Experience with
international implementation partners; experience working on USAID-funded
programs a plus
- 1-3 years of
experience managing a team; strong history of leadership and mentoring
- Professional fluency
in written and spoken English required; proficiency in Kinyarwanda
preferred
- Strong written and
interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with
computer applications and internet-based research
- Willingness to travel
25-50% of the time throughout Rwanda and work flexible hours
- Highly organized with
ability to work under pressure, handle multiple assignments,
prioritize workflow, adapt to fluctuating workload, and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to
exercise good judgment and diplomacy, and work well with diverse team
- Commitment to PIH’s
mission and values (see PIH’s values)
- Flexibility, humility,
resourcefulness, and a good sense of humor
- Female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply
How 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
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
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
