Description
Position
Title: Academic Programs Coordinator
Title: Academic Programs Coordinator
Reports
to: University of Global Health
Equity, Academic Director
to: University of Global Health
Equity, Academic Director
Location:
Kigali,
Rwanda
Kigali,
Rwanda
Organizational
Profile
Profile
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 (MGHD). 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 (MGHD). 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 healthcare 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.
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 healthcare 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
Academic Programs Coordinator will provide high level support to the MGHD, and
UGHE’s diverse executive education programs. Working closely with the Teaching
and Learning Team, the Academic Programs Coordinator will undertake project
management and support the admissions process as well as the development,
execution, monitoring, and reporting of the MGHD and executive education
programs.
Academic Programs Coordinator will provide high level support to the MGHD, and
UGHE’s diverse executive education programs. Working closely with the Teaching
and Learning Team, the Academic Programs Coordinator will undertake project
management and support the admissions process as well as the development,
execution, monitoring, and reporting of the MGHD and executive education
programs.
The
ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and
passionate about higher education and global health with superior attention to
detail and organizational skills. The Academic Programs Coordinator will have
experience with a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, have the
ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and have mastered
effective communication. The Academic Programs Coordinator will interact with
staff at all levels and across offices, as well as important external
constituents. S/he must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic,
flexible, resourceful, and proactive. The Academic Programs Coordinator must
exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and
possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.
ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and
passionate about higher education and global health with superior attention to
detail and organizational skills. The Academic Programs Coordinator will have
experience with a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, have the
ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and have mastered
effective communication. The Academic Programs Coordinator will interact with
staff at all levels and across offices, as well as important external
constituents. S/he must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic,
flexible, resourceful, and proactive. The Academic Programs Coordinator must
exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and
possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Program
coordination
coordination
- Support
academic processes and programs related to courses, faculty, students, and
alumni development. - Manage
programmatic logistics to support academic experiences such as week-long
and weekend learning intensives, evening courses, and related
events. - Coordinate
logistics for and support events and processes related to recruitment,
admissions, scholarships, matriculation, and graduation for the MGHD and
executive education programs.
Academic
event and information management
event and information management
- Serve
as the first point of contact for prospective MGHD and executive education
learners. - Manage
and generate reports and content for internal and external audiences
derived from academic programmatic data.
Qualifications
- Experience
working with adult learners and faculty. - Experience
supporting academic admission and scholarship processes, products, and
timelines. - Experience
working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts. - Familiarity
with health science and/or global health education and training. - Demonstrable
work experience in an administrative, executive assistant, or personal
assistant role in a fast-paced environment. - Experience
in event planning or proven skills to organize and execute logistics. - The
ability to manage, to organize, to develop plans and to generate data to
make decisions. - Exemplary
interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally
diverse staff across departments and countries. - Possess
diplomatic instincts, ability to gracefully and humbly work within
challenging professional contexts requiring tact and judgment. - Demonstrated
strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative
problem-solving. - Exceptional
written and oral communication skills. - Excellent
computer skills with fluency in Excel, all Microsoft Office Suite
programs, Google products, and admissions and student management systems
as well as the ability to learn new computer programs quickly. - Fluency
in English required; French and Kinyarwanda language skills desirable - Bachelor’s
degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in
another relevant field; master’s degree preferred. - Interest
is social justice strongly desirable.
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.
The
deadliner for application is the 21st October 2016, and how to apply are
available at our website (www. ughe.org) or through this link: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=1732
deadliner for application is the 21st October 2016, and how to apply are
available at our website (www. ughe.org) or through this link: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PIH&cws=1&rid=1732