Job
Title: Faculty
Director, Masters of Global Health Delivery
Title: Faculty
Director, Masters of Global Health Delivery
Reports
to: Academic
Director
to: Academic
Director
Group/Department: University of Global
Health Equity (UGHE)
Health Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali,
Rwanda
Rwanda
The University
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university
launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic
experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to
both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes
to the health system.
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university
launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic
experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to
both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes
to the health system.
UGHE is
an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), 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 some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. 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.
an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), 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 some of the world’s most marginalized
communities. 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.
Members
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others,
and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and
intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Position
Overview
Overview
The
Masters in Global Health Delivery is a part-time, blended learning program
for working health professionals from diverse health backgrounds. Adapted from
a partner program at Harvard Medical School, the MGHD combines
interdisciplinary training in public health, management, leadership, health
policy, social medicine, and One Health. Faculty members are leaders and expert
implementers from Rwanda’s health sector as well as PIH and UGHE’s global academic
partners. The MGHD incorporates active learning approaches through education
technology, innovative field-based opportunities, and case-based teaching. To
facilitate inter-professional education, the MGHD targets physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals, veterinarians, and program managers. All students
complete an evidence-based practicum project relevant to their
work.
Masters in Global Health Delivery is a part-time, blended learning program
for working health professionals from diverse health backgrounds. Adapted from
a partner program at Harvard Medical School, the MGHD combines
interdisciplinary training in public health, management, leadership, health
policy, social medicine, and One Health. Faculty members are leaders and expert
implementers from Rwanda’s health sector as well as PIH and UGHE’s global academic
partners. The MGHD incorporates active learning approaches through education
technology, innovative field-based opportunities, and case-based teaching. To
facilitate inter-professional education, the MGHD targets physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals, veterinarians, and program managers. All students
complete an evidence-based practicum project relevant to their
work.
UGHE’s
distinctive approach will produce graduates who can leverage clinical and
global health knowledge with a nuanced understanding of the social forces that
impact health, the ability to marshal political will, and the capacity to
manage dynamic programs and institutions.
distinctive approach will produce graduates who can leverage clinical and
global health knowledge with a nuanced understanding of the social forces that
impact health, the ability to marshal political will, and the capacity to
manage dynamic programs and institutions.
UGHE
seeks a Faculty Director to lead the MGHD program. The MGHD Faculty Director
will oversee all aspects of the program and critical important leadership as
UGHE builds its other health science academic programs around the MGHD. As a
new university committed to providing an unmatched academic
experience rooted in glo bal health delivery and
equity, UGHE seeks a visionary leader with vast implementation
expertise, experience teaching and developing academic health science training
programs for master’s students, an d a robust research
portfolio. Through a unique combination of curricular content and innovative
pedagogy, UGHE seeks a leader with a similar creative approach coupled with the
energy, determination, and dedication to realize such a
vision.
seeks a Faculty Director to lead the MGHD program. The MGHD Faculty Director
will oversee all aspects of the program and critical important leadership as
UGHE builds its other health science academic programs around the MGHD. As a
new university committed to providing an unmatched academic
experience rooted in glo bal health delivery and
equity, UGHE seeks a visionary leader with vast implementation
expertise, experience teaching and developing academic health science training
programs for master’s students, an d a robust research
portfolio. Through a unique combination of curricular content and innovative
pedagogy, UGHE seeks a leader with a similar creative approach coupled with the
energy, determination, and dedication to realize such a
vision.
Responsibilities
Program
Management (30%)
Management (30%)
Strategically
direct and continuously improve all aspects of UGHE’s flagship program, the
MGHD, in partnership with UGHE’s senior leadership and academic
teams
direct and continuously improve all aspects of UGHE’s flagship program, the
MGHD, in partnership with UGHE’s senior leadership and academic
teams
- Develop
curriculum
- Recruit
students and cultivate scholarships  
- Lead
co-curricular initiatives before, during, and after the MGHD to enhance
the curricular experience:  professional development, job placement,
alumni relations, and academic preparation
- Mentor
and develop MGHD faculty, staff, and students
- Supervise
and mentor the Assistant Director of the MGHD
- Cultivate
a strong body of teaching faculty
Teaching
(50%)
(50%)
Support
the design of, direct, and teach two MGHD courses each academic year:
Principles of Global Health and Practicum
the design of, direct, and teach two MGHD courses each academic year:
Principles of Global Health and Practicum
- Principles
of Global Health comprehensively and creatively explores historical,
political, scientific, and practical approaches to existing and emerging
global health problems, including those affecting animals and the
environment. Students assess concepts through a biosocial lens,
incorporating cultural, societal, economic, environmental determinants of
global health, and health disparities. They investigate ethical issues
involving global health practice, research, and governance.
- The
Practicum provides a mentored space for the design and execution of a
practicum project, which is implemented at one’s worksite. Through this
process, students utilize principles of evidence-based management to
translate research into practice and to improve health care delivery and systems.
They demonstrate leadership in promoting organizational development,
training and mentoring colleagues in global health delivery practices,
addressing complex operational challenges effectively and efficiently, and
engaging in practices that foster lifelong learning and personal and
professional development.
Research
(20%)
(20%)
Undertake
research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global health
delivery in Rwanda and beyond
research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global health
delivery in Rwanda and beyond
Qualifications
- Demonstrated
expertise in health care delivery
- Experience
teaching and developing academic health science training for Master’s
students
- Passion
for and experience mentoring students, faculty, and staff
- Commitment
to equity-centered education
- Strong
record of peer-reviewed publications focused on implementation
science
- Exemplary
interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally
diverse staff across departments and countr
- Interest
in social justice strongly desirable
- Excitement
for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up educational
environment
- Ability
to work evenings and weekends when the executive-style courses are held
Partners
In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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