- HIV Counsellor
VACANCY – HIV Counsellor (National Staff)
POSITION TITLE: HIV Counsellor
COUNTRY PROGRAM: Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE TO: HIV Coordinator
STATUS: Full Time
SITE: MAHAMA
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:
ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crises, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994 and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers, implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all refugee locations and their host Rwandan communities. We are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, deliver lasting impact with and for the communities we serve!
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
HIV Counsellor nurse provides clinical care to refugees at the site level, according to all national health protocols. He/she will maintain records of client data for reporting purposes, and will work to maintain and improve the level of healthcare for beneficiaries. This position mainly focuses to provide HIV testing and counseling services to refugees and host community and may work in several different capacities within the nursing continuum, including IPD/OPD care, HIV/AIDs programming (PMTCT…) all according to both ALIGHT and Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Counsel and test clients for HIV, and provide them with accurate information about the infection, prevention measures, current treatments, services, options and other resources.
- Ensure those tested positive are linked to ARV services for follow up and initiation on treatment
- Work closely with high-risk persons to develop a reasonable risk reduction
- Educate and mobilize people of concerns on condoms use and prevent Sexual transmitted infections
- Counsel people suffering from HIV, their families and friends, and provide them with accurate information about available treatment and other supports
- Maintain current and accurate client records as directed, collect and report relevant data about services provided, and prepare statistical reports as required;
- Develop and maintain an in-depth awareness of available HIV/AIDS treatment options, local resources and transmission prevention strategies
- Collaborate with Community health sector in HIV/AIDS prevention mobilization, sensitization and campaign
- Participate in training opportunities as required;
- Maintain client confidentiality;
- Interview patients to obtain information that will guide diagnosis including physical examination of the patient while in consultation, order lab exams and record in appropriate tools, prescribe medicines and record in appropriate tools
- Make decision on which patient can be referred to medical doctor and other appropriate services
- Perform any other duties assigned by both Alight direct and indirect supervisors.
Minimum qualifications:
- Recognized university Degree in Psychology, Nursing or related field with full registration and current practicing license with relevant professional body (Rwanda health profession council)
- Successfully completed training required for HIV/AIDS counselor from government or local regulatory
- Current counselling certification or at least 1,000 hours of counselling experience;
- Previous experience with Development or Relief Organization in Complex emergency situations, including refugees, or community outreach
- Strong oral and written skills, Team player
- Highly organized, self-motivated, reliable, excellent inter-personal skills
- Preferably with previous experience in education and/or training
- Excellent organizational skills
- Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French
- Experience working in refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Strong clinical skills in a low-resource, fast paced setting, working with vulnerable/displaced persons
- Commitment to personally champion Alight’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
- Has worked in both an emergency and a development setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
- Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit applications to ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director – to include 1 page Cover Letter, an updated CV (max. 3 pages), copy of diploma, ID and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional referees, to include most current Employer/ Supervisor ( All in one document) – to the following link: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o013Afwo&s=Job_In_Rwanda with the position applied for CLEARLY indicated in the subject line.The deadline for submission of applications is November 10th 2026 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
VACANCY – LOGISTICS&SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (National Staff)
POSITION TITLE: Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
COUNTRY PROGRAM: Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director Rwanda/Uganda
STATUS: Full Time
SITE: Kigali
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:
ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crises, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994 and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers, implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all refugee locations and their host Rwandan communities. We are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, deliver lasting impact with and for the communities we serve!
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Based in Kigali, you will lead our Logistics & Supply Chain teams and serve as a member of the Rwanda leadership team and Senior Management Team. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Logistics & Supply Chain Coordinator oversees procurement, logistics, medical logistics, fleet, and transportation for Rwanda Country Enterprise. This also includes managing supplier and vendor contracts, procurement and contractor databases, the tendering process, contracting, payment tracking, asset management, communication equipment, fleet management, travel coordination, and management of ALIGHT premises.
You will support the Field Logistics and Supply Chain Officers and Country Office teams in their commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian initiatives and related activities. Through listening empathetically and responding, you will ensure that all program activities requiring the support of supply chain units are implemented in a timely manner.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Management:
- Provide strategic leadership for country logistics & supply team, including evaluating current operating systems and developing strategic recommendations to strengthen operations in support of program implementation.
- Actively engage in strategic discussions and planning related to the country program and embrace a leadership role as a member of the SMT, collaborating with peers to ensure successful and collaborative country program management overall and beyond operations.
- Participate in the Annual Strategic Planning process, with a special focus on operations in support of program delivery.
- Contribute to the development of grant development and budget recommendations related to operational costs, staffing, and activities during the program development process.
- Coordinate with the Global Logistics & Supply Chain Unit for implementation of agile supply chain solutions.
- Actively engage in external coordination with UN Agencies, MINEMA, and I/NGOs as needed and as appropriate, and strengthen working relationships with key contacts at the government, donor, and partner levels.
Supply Chain Management:
- Supervise Supply Chain staff to ensure proper warehousing, communication, procurement, asset and stock management, and transportation to support program implementation.
- Provide technical leadership, training, and support to the Medical Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Officers, IT Officer, and Logistics Officers for the transparent and auditable management of all procurements for the Country Offices, in line with the policies and procedures of Alight and donor regulations.
- Oversee the implementation of supply chain strategies, e.g., sourcing strategy, supplier selection, evaluation, and performance measurement of suppliers.
- Ensure the use of appropriate tools to facilitate procurement and price lists of procured items.
- Ensure the timely completion of all purchases/procurements and regular submission of procurement committee minutes.
- Review Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the trackers. Maintain KPIs within the green zone.
- Reporting of monthly Logistics & KPI reports to Global Logistics & Supply Chain Unit.
- Review requests for large purchases to verify the vendor, allowable expense, ensure accurate budget coding, and confirm the availability of required supporting documents. Endorse for ED or HQ authorization, in accordance with policy on approval levels.
Administrative/Operations & IT Management:
- Provide leadership for management of administrative & operational activities
- Effectively manage Alight assets, facilities, and administrative and logistical services.
- Timely and appropriate establishment of all logistics infrastructure (warehousing, transport, distribution) and associated operating, management, and monitoring systems.
- Full compliance of operations with Alight and donor rules, regulations, and policies.
- Coordinate staffing of, and management for the processing and updating of service contracts, including vendor contracts for legal counsel, security support, equipment maintenance, etc.
- Lead the negotiation and preparation of leases (office premises, guesthouses, warehouses), for all ALIGHT rented premises.
- Ensure proper installation and full functioning of all IT equipment and licensed software.
- Ensure optimum connectivity with minimum disruptions and rapid recovery of systems and networks.
Team Building and Talent Management:
- Supervise, mentor, and motivate logistics & supply chain teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, and accountability for operational support for program implementation.
- Provide/facilitate opportunities for staff capacity building and leadership development.
- Directly engage in transferring knowledge on operations systems, policies, and processes.
- Ensure performance plans of logistics/procurement, IT, Administration, and Security teams are developed in a timely manner, monitored regularly, and measured annually through Alight’s performance management process.
- Lead a fair and transparent annual performance appraisal process.
- Perform any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor.
Qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree in a related field desirable
- At least 7 years’ experience with NGOs or other development/aid agencies in supply chain management at managerial level. Background and experience in Medical Logistics and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain/Management will be an added value.
- Proven leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a team.
- Able to work well in a team and to undertake assigned tasks independently.
- Ability to work productively, impartially, and respectfully in a multi-cultural environment.
- Willingness and ability to work in an insecure environment and adhere to ALIGHT security policies.
- Fluent in Spoken, Reading, and Written English.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit applications to ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director – to include 1 page Cover Letter, an updated CV (max. 3 pages), copy of diploma, ID and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional referees, to include most current Employer/ Supervisor ( All in one document) – to the following link: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ov03AfwS&s=Job_In_Rwanda with the position applied for CLEARLY indicated in the subject line.The deadline for submission of applications is November 10th 2026 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
VACANCY – MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (National Staff)
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Nurse
COUNTRY PROGRAM: Rwanda
RESPONSIBLE TO: Medical Doctor
STATUS: Full Time
SITE: Kigeme& Mugombwa
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:
ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crises, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994 and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers, implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all refugee locations and their host Rwandan communities. We are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, deliver lasting impact with and for the communities we serve!
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Mental health nurse provides clinical and psychotherapy to refugees at the camp level, according to national health protocols. He/she will maintain records of patient data for reporting purposes, and will work to maintain and improve the level of mental health for beneficiaries. This position will also insure psychosocial support of patients with mental and psychological problems. He/she may be responsible to refer patients with illnesses /conditions beyond his/her capacity to upper level according to both Alight and Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines.
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EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- A1 in Mental health Nursing field required
- 2-3 years’ experience in mental health nursing in a clinical setting in a low-resource, fast-pasted setting, working with vulnerable/displaced
- Being registered in professional council with valid license
- Analytical and organizational skills/experience with health data
- Strong coordination and leadership skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members
- Experience in collecting patient data for health systems monitoring purposes.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda, English, and French
- Experience working in protracted refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda health system
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Commitment to personally champion Alight’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
- Punctual at his/her duty station
- Respectful and willing to support others
- Must have cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and vulnerable persons
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Ability to coordinate with other health sector staff in a diverse environment
- Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote, low-resource setting
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit applications to ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director – to include 1 page Cover Letter, an updated CV (max. 3 pages), copy of diploma, ID and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional referees, to include most current Employer/ Supervisor (All in one document) – to the following link: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oG13Afw4&s=Job_In_Rwanda with the position applied for CLEARLY indicated in the subject line.The deadline for submission of applications is November 10th 2026 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
