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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. PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science 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 began an effort to strengthen the public health systems in rural Rwanda in three rural districts whose infrastructure was decimated in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
Since then, PIH has developed impactful, innovative, scalable healthcare delivery models, several of which have been scaled by government to serve the entire country’s population. Today, each PIH-supported hospital serves as a Center of Excellence for one of the following Clinical Areas of Focus: Oncology; Maternal-Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health; and Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Surgery. Through investment in cross-cutting priorities at the district level such as biomedical engineering, infrastructure, laboratory strengthening, capacity building of healthcare providers, each PIH-supported Exemplar District offers a model of opportunity to the rest of the country in the delivery of the highest quality of care. Through close partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), PIH works nationally to advocate for evidence-based policy change to improve access to higher quality healthcare for all Rwandans.
This is an exciting time for PIH. The organization is taking on immense challenges, while its newfound visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater changes on the global stage; as the work continues to expand, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization to join the team. We are very excited for you to join the team.
Position Overview
PIH/IMB seeks a dynamic social justice-oriented professional to lead policy, advocacy, and partnership development for a growing organization. The Policy & Partnerships Manager will work under the Director of Policy & Partnerships to build PIH/IMB’s relationships with the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Center, key donors, implementing and technical partners in order to expand PIH/IMB’s impact in the near term and position the organization for continued growth and impact in the medium to long-term. This person will identify and pursue new funding opportunities through in-country relationship building and donor stewardship.
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Specific Responsibilities
Proposal Development (50%)
- Lead the development of proposals including developing bidding strategy, coordinating the proposal team and process, driving proposal processes forward, controlling quality and strategic alignment of all proposal pieces (technical content and costing), and being responsible for on-time submission in line with donor requirements, in coordination with PIH Boston development team colleagues and PIH Rwanda colleagues;
- With support from the Director of P&P, handle negotiations and communications with sub and prime organizations within Rwanda
- Facilitate proposal design meetings with clinical/technical team member from each relevant department to develop overall project design including the technical strategy, management plans, and logical frameworks.
- Lead technical proposal writing.
- Manage the submission to award process for select proposals.
Technical Writing for Policy + Advocacy (20%)
- Support the Ministry of Health, in achieving their vision for accessible high-quality universal health care at community, District, and national levels, by providing technical and coordination assistance in key policy areas
- Position PIH/IMB as leading thought and technical partner to MOH through technical writing of policy briefs, action plans, and advocacy plans
- Provide ad-hoc support to MOH or RBC through time-bound secondments based on pre-established needs and projects
- Provide support in document drafting to PIH/IMB clinical leads who represent PIH/IMB in various Technical Working Groups
- Work closely with knowledge programs to compellingly articulate routinely collected data, evaluations, and research into policy recommendations.
- Elevate the voice of Rwandan frontline providers in the broader movement for global health equity by sharing successes and recommendations in health systems strengthening.
Knowledge Management (10%)
- Facilitate monthly departmental meetings
- Ensure staff across the department are keeping knowledge management up-to-date at all times (Stakeholder Mapping, Proposal Database, and Policy Tracker).
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Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong writing skills;
- Master’s degree in public health, development, or other related field preferred;
- 5+ years of progressive experience in global health and global development in LMICs required;
- Demonstrated strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to navigate complex processes with multiple influencers, and to negotiate and achieve consensus;
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills as well as creative problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Strong project management and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented;
- Proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and drive immediate results;
- Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives;
- Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and drive immediate results;
- Ability to work with humility and achieve results;
- Proven ability to manipulate and interpret excel data and transform it into graphs that yield insights and information;
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications;
- Passion for PIH/IMB’s mission and demonstrated commitment to social justice and human rights;
- Ability to work and live in rural settings;
Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubumwe-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination.
How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoHzfifwx
Applications should be submitted not later than 02 February 2022
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