JOB VACANCY

POSITION: Legal Officer

Location : Kigali, Rwanda 

ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specializing in all HR solutions is assisting a client to recruit a Legal Officer 

Purpose of role :

The job holder will be responsible for rendering quality legal advice to the company by the legal and regulatory framework per the company operations and policies.

What you will do :

• Assist in the review and drafting of agreements, letters, and other legal documents for the company.
• Provide advice on corporate/commercial legal issues and business matters to all departments.
• Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously advise on the company’s contractual obligations (e.g., terms, notification requirements, process, and IHS obligations under the agreement)
• Advise on any changes and/or trends in the legal environment. This may include research into particular legal matters.
• Legal Documentation Management: managing and keeping proper records of the Company’s legal documents and statutory filings.
• Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies Act.
• Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures on behalf of the Company as shall be communicated by the Supervisor.
• Review, draft and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures and ensure they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Collect, examine, and organize the evidence and other legal documents for external counsel review for case preparations
• Review the progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Obtain and keep a detailed record of litigation cases
• Ensure timely settlement of disputes, complaints, and legal actions.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  
  

You will be a good fit if you have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Interpretation of Legislation, Regulations, and Contracts.
• Basic contract drafting skills.
• Solution-oriented and conflict management skills including analysis of legal queries raised by stakeholders.
• Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autocad, Vision, etc.…
• Advanced organization skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of telecom site regulations, operations, and site management will be an added advantage.

How to apply :

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Job Description

– Collate and report back monthly on performance statistics for all digital communications across all online and social media channels, using these statistics to influence future digital activity;
– Act as a brand guardian in terms of look and feel of online communications as well as tone of voice of copy;
– Implement Pay Per Click campaigns monitoring their performance and return on investment;
– Develop informative and effective search engine optimized copy for the website and external blog postings;
– Manage and utilize the CRM to maximize online tourism marketing opportunities.
– Manage all tourism email marketing campaigns and newsletter distribution;
-Manage social media accounts to; ensure all copy is relevant for the different platforms, monitor company mentions and engage with customers where relevant;
– Manage the content diary for social media content;
– Keeping up to date with changes and advances in social media and advising on new channels and approaches to adopt;
– Regularly gather market intelligence on specific markets and the region’s performance, customer and trade attitudes/put to all others;
– Submit and present weekly and quarterly reports on status of activities;
– Play an active role in leveraging value from strategic partnerships including attending weekly meetings and contributing to strategic activities with the partnership team;
– Any other related assignment, as may be directed by the line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Communication

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Degree in Media

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Marketing

  1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English;

• Proven track record in the successful development of products, within a complex stakeholder environment.

• Experience in managing a broad portfolio of products and services, across different life-stages.

• Experience in product and/or project management experience within a service industry to increase revenues.

• Proven track record in commissioning market research and using data to successfully launch and drive usage of products.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to effectively direct team to deliver projects on time and on budget

• Ability to collect & analyses information from various sources to design projects that meet tourist demand and can attain scalability

• Strong knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;

• Strong knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and available natural resources;

• Excellent creativity and innovation skills with ability to develop and new and diversified tourism products;

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure timely deadlines with high attention to detail

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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Job Description

– Promote increased awareness of Rwanda as the preferred tourism destination in identified strategic markets through tourism access points including embassies, tourism channel partners, international buyers and travel media and local tourism stakeholders;
– Act as the principal point of contact for all tourism marketing related matters in the select markets;
– Manage Market Based Representation (consultants/officers) in relation to tourism promotion in strategic international and regional markets;
– Develop and implement short, medium and long-term action plans for close collaborations with key partners-embassies, international and regional channel partners, industry wholesalers and local tourism stakeholders to promote Rwanda’s tourism opportunities;
– Assist and advise local tour operators and industry players on strategies and mechanisms to effectively market their products/experiences in the target markets;
– Ensure regular and updated production and publication of quality promotional collaterals to vantage access points in the select markets;
– Identify, coordinate and participate in international and regional tourism fairs, conventions, meetings, roadshows and other promotional activities;
– Gather continuous market intelligence on the domestic market and the region’s performance, customer and trade attitudes/put to all others;
– Ensure year on year growth for tourism numbers and revenue from select market(s);
– Submit and present weekly and quarterly reports on status of activities;
– Play an active role in leveraging value from strategic partnerships including attending weekly meetings and contributing to strategic activities with the partnership team;
– Any other related assignment, as may be directed by the line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Marketing

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Tourism

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Master Degree in Marketing & Communications

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & Communications

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Maters degree in business administration with specialization in Marketing

  1 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration with specialization in Marketing

  3 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Strong command of written and spoken English;

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

• Demonstrated experience in tourism destination marketing

• Strong passion and enthusiasm towards tourism promotion and generating sales/revenues

• Strong Interpersonal skills with tourists, stakeholders and staff with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;

• Demonstrated strong experience in communicating with diverse groups;

• Analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to undertake research and make decisions based on analytical processes;

• Demonstrated knowledge of tourism industry in relation to the policies, strategies and regulations governing the industry;

• Ability to develop and implement targeted marketing techniques to attract increased tourism visits and spending

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations;

• Good organisational and time management skills with ability to plan workload and prioritize- be detail oriented and work under pressure of various deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge of Rwanda’s tourist attractions and available natural resources

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JOB VACANCY
Rwanda Revenue Authority is seeking to recruit eight (8) motivated and qualified software
developers whereby four (4) will be employed on a permanent contract while other four (4) will be employed on a contract of Seven (7) months.
Interested candidates should visit our job portal via https://nom.rra.gov.rw/onlineapp/ to find out if you are the right candidate and apply before 03/03/2023.
RRA is an equal-opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Done at Kigali on 23/02/2023.

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Finance Manager

Operations Manager · Kigali, Rwanda or Kampala, Uganda 

Company Profile: Sawa Energy is a solar energy and energy efficiency company servicing SMEs across East Africa, with current operations in Rwanda and Uganda. They bring together international capital and local solar expertise in order to enable SMEs to get access to solar and energy efficiency solutions with no upfront cost. In doing so, Sawa Energy aims to have a big social impact, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, increase energy access, and save money for businesses in emerging markets. Sawa Energy’s objective is to deploy a portfolio of 35 MW of solar C&I projects across East Africa within the next 5 years, and have been actively deploying since February 2021. Their clients include I&M Bank, MTN and other leading regional businesses.

Learn more at www.sawaenergy.com

Job Summary:

The company is recruiting an ambitious and energetic professional to support in the operations of the company. This role is a cross-functional role that reports directly to the CEO with responsibilities in finance, corporate governance, accounting, and sales support. This person will be integral in executing Sawa Energy’s vision to lead the revolution of solar for SMEs in East Africa. Given that Sawa Energy is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools, the role will require creativity, flexibility, and dynamism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting of offers for our clients

• Lead the accounting review, completed by a third party service provider, across multiple entities

• Lead the administrative activities across multiple entities

• Support financial modeling for projects to assess the viability of solar and energy efficiency projects

• Work hand in hand with our sales team to ensure our proposals and team are client-ready

• Support on executing corporate governance across multiple entities

Location: Rwanda/Uganda

Hours: Full time

Job Requirements:

• University degree and 2-3 years of work experience

• Excellent written and spoken English is required, French, Kinyarwanda, and/or Swahili are a plus.

• Systematic and highly organized project manager with budget estimation skills;

• Must take personal accountability for tracking numerous activities across workstreams and driving them all to a successful conclusion.

• Must display a track record of thriving in a fast-paced sales environment, able to work towards and hit KPIs.

• Being a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit is paramount.

• Must be very comfortable working in the digital realm, using tools such as Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Sheets), CRMs and other remote working tools.

• High level of proficiency building powerpoint presentations

• Financial modeling experience in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in accounting is desired, CPA is preferred

• Solar and engineering experience is not required

• The role may include regional travel from time to time
  
  
  

Other Critical Requirements:

Technical skills

Accounting, financial modeling, writing, and presentation skills are strongly desired for this role.

Leadership

We are a team of self-starters, and expect all team members to take initiative, own their projects, and assume leadership within their set of responsibilities.

Communication

This role involves communicating both within the team, and with partners. As such, effective written and verbal communication is integral to ensure all stakeholders are aligned.

Multitasking

We are looking for a team member who can manage many projects at once while still meeting deadlines. We seek someone with strong multitasking,  decision-making, and organizational abilities to ensure the workload is managed effectively.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply through this application form. Applications will close at 11:59 pm on the 06th March 2023. Only selected candidates for the interview will be contacted. For questions, reach out to hr@sawaenergy.com

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Job Position: Retail Officer

Reporting

The Prime Life Retail Officer reports to the Retail Senior Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifying potential new clients
• Understanding and promoting the company’s Products and services
• Strive to improve customer satisfaction through excellent customer service
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services with sales agents or alone,
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports of the agents under your supervision.
• To achieve a set sales target for the territory through growth in their Portfolio and by growing sales agent’s numbers.
• Provide the necessary support to Sales agents to enable them to generate market leads and close new business.
• Manage, develop, coach, control, and motivate the sales force to develop their skill to ensure that high professional standard is achieved.
• Represents Prime Life Insurance within the territory assigned.
• Ensure the monthly deductions are done on time
• Manage the no deducted premiums and propose solutions accordingly
• Ensure that all sales agents have submitted all required documents and ensure its security
• Keep abreast of competitor activity and market trends and share relevant information with the team;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications and experience

• University degree A0 in one of the following fields:

• Sales and Marketing, Communication, Public relation, Economic sciences and management, Social sciences, Education

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial institution or in Telecommunication.
• Experience with managing a diverse team to meet specified sales targets.
• Experience with managing Sales Representatives and Sales Agents is critical.
• Proven experience in managing and directing a sales teams, people management,
• Proven experience in recruitment & training and managing Sales agents,
• Preferably 25 to 35 years old.
• Fluency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English language skills
• Commitment to training sales agents to maximize individual and retail sales goals

• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Mastering IT tools
• Being Rwandan by nationality
  
  
  

Skills and competencies

• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Computer skills Word-Excel-PPT
• Good interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills, Capacity of conflict resolution

Other Requirements:

• Clean criminal record
• Valid Driving License Cat B

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply` button below.

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Job Position: HR & Administrative Assistant Officer

Reporting

The Prime Life HR & Administrative Assistant Officer reports to the HR, Admin & Logistics Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records (soft and hard copies)
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data such as absences, bonuses, and leaves;
• Prepare paperwork for HR policies and procedures.
• Schedule appointments, events, and travel arrangements for the company and maintain calendars;
• Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence;
• Provide orientations for new employees by sharing onboarding packages and explaining company policies;
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered;
• Purchase office supplies as needed and schedule maintenance for office equipment repairs, if needed’
• Responsible for supervising and accounting for an inventory

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human resources, Business law.;
• Prior experience in HR and or administrative;
• Excellent computer skills, especially typing;
• Multilingualism will be preferred and required.
  
  
  

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply button below.

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Job Position: Corporate Sales officer

Reporting

The Prime Life Corporate Sales officer reports to the corporate & other alternative Channels Senior Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at assigned accounts;
• Understand customer’s business, their industry, and what drives their success;
• Proactively manage the sales process from prospecting to close, utilizing internal resources as needed;
• Maintaining relationships with current customers and identifying new business opportunities;
• Meeting with potential clients to determine their needs and interests in order to develop a tailored sales strategy;
• Following up with existing clients to ensure they are satisfied with the company’s products or services;
• Presenting products or services to potential clients in order to generate interest;
• Building relationships with potential clients to learn about their needs and interests so that they can be addressed in future sales pitches;
• Preparing tenders and ensure they are submitted on time;
• Recommending new products or services to existing clients to increase business opportunities with them;
• Communicating with other members of the team to coordinate sales efforts;
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations, demonstrations, and proposals that articulate our value proposition
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms within prescribed guidelines;
• Accurately forecast revenue opportunities, pipeline development, and trends
• Keep abreast of competitor activity and market trends and share relevant information with the team;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, insurance, marketing or economics;
• At least 2 years of proven sales experience, with a focus on corporate sales;
• Proven success achieving and exceeding targets;
• Strong understanding of the sales process, from prospecting to close;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and computer skills especially Microsoft Power point, Excel and Word;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure, work long hours, including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines;
• Fluent of English and French;
• Possession of driving license B category;
• Ability to manage time and solve problems and
• Ability to learn fast and understanding the company’s products and services.
  
  
  

Job application procedure

• Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer and Education certificates (combined in pdf);
• Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) with proven work Experience including three referees and a copy of National Identification (combined in pdf).

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV no later than 4^th March 2023 via the apply button below.

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JOB ADVERT

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector, with P. O. Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda. Website: www.rd-rwanda.org, email:rdrwanda@gmail.com. RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment and support for children and adolescents with disabilities. It is against this background that RD Rwanda in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has a one year research project on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data collection and analysis; we are looking for fully-qualified, self-motivated candidates of high integrity who possess knowledge, skills and experience required to fill the following positions for a period of one (1) year.

Data Manager (1)

Roles and responsibilities

Much of the roles/responsibilities of the Data Manager who is a biostatistician will be to supervise and coordinate the work of the Data Entry officers; in addition the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Collection of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Analysis of data on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to draw conclusions and predictions;
• Monitor clinical trials to ensure the integrity of the results;
• Assist the Health Center, principal investigators and Research IT and Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
• Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases.
• Foster and support a positive working environment which is conducive to staff productivity, quality work, satisfaction and retention;
• Responsible for informing management of any identified issues/barriers at the centre regarding data collection and entry;
• Work with the biostatistician, clinicians and principal investigators to formulate several tools to improve clinical data entry;
• Communicate performance problems as they arise with Openclinic and Onchronos softwares to head of the centre and concerned principal investigator or clinician.
• Conduct reporting assessment every 3 months to identify ways to improve the reporting protocols;
• Perform any task in his/her abilities as per request of the research senior managers.
• Have high level of ethical values;
• Keep data confidentiality for patient privacy;
  
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• BSC or MSc in Biostatistics or related field;
• Familiarity with statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials;
• Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
• Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially STATA, SPSS, R;
• In-depth understanding of advanced statistical techniques, be familiar with analysing clinical trials, and have excellent knowledge of epidemiology and statistics;
• The ability to plan, develop, and manage complex statistical computer databases;
• Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
• Initiative and sound judgement;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
• Strong communication skills;
• Efficient time management skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Fast typing ability;
• Exceptional written communications skills
• Previous experience in data entry tasks will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Some biostatisticians may also teach at universities while conducting their research, splitting time between the lab and the classroom. They are required to have an in-depth understanding of advanced statistical techniques, be familiar with analyzing clinical trials, and have excellent knowledge of epidemiology and statistics.
• Having worked with RBC or other institutions on health field data collection
• Having CITI certificate would be added advantage.
  
  
  

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of national identity card accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than 27th February, 2023 before 5pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact Paul Harorimana, RD Rwanda Project Admin, on the phone: +250788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pascal Uwimana

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on 17^th February, 2023

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JOB ADVERT

Background

Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017. It is located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector, with P. O. Box: 6174 Kigali-Rwanda. Website: www.rd-rwanda.org, email:rdrwanda@gmail.com. RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, women empowerment and support for children and adolescents with disabilities. It is against this background that RD Rwanda in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has a one year research project on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data collection and analysis; we are looking for fully-qualified, self-motivated candidates of high integrity who possess knowledge, skills and experience required to fill the following positions for a period of one (1) year.

1. Field Data Entry Officer (6)

Roles and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Data Manager, the Data Entry Officer will be responsible for:

• Data collection on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Data entry on Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
• Assist the Health Center, Principal Investigators and Research IT and Database Manager in periodical performance reviews for data issues relating to improper performance and system usage;
• Establish and maintain several offline disease specific databases;
• Foster and support a positive working environment which is conducive to staff productivity, quality work, satisfaction and retention;
• Responsible for informing management of any identified issues/barriers at the centre regarding data collection and entry;
• Work with the biostatistician, clinicians and principal investigators to formulate several tools to improve clinical data entry;
• Communicate performance problems as they arise with Openclinic and Onchronos softwares to head of the centre and concerned principal investigator or clinician;
• Conduct reporting assessment every 3 months to identify ways to improve the reporting protocols;
• Perform any task in his/her abilities as per request of the research senior managers.
• Have high level of ethical values;
• Keep data confidentiality for patient privacy;

Basic Requirements:

• A university degree completed;
• Understanding of data collection methodologies and data analysis process;
• Advanced computer and technical oriented skills, especially Excel;
• Being able to collect and compile data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, recording it in accessible manner and maintaining data bases;
• Thoroughly and methodically collecting, verifying and recording data demonstrating attention to details and identifying and correcting errors;
• Initiative and sound judgement;
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously;
• Strong communication skills;
• Efficient time management skills;
• Fast typing ability;
• Previous experience in data entry tasks will be considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of English language.
• Having worked with RBC or other institutions on health field data collection
• Having CITI certificate would be added advantage.
  
  
  

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, degrees, certificates and a Copy of national identity card accompanied with a cover letter addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com not later than 27th February, 2023 before 5pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact Paul Harorimana, RD Rwanda Project Admin, on the phone: +250788457933.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pascal Uwimana

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on 17^th February, 2023

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The Livestock Innovations Specialist will manage the development of our innovation pipeline and market access livestock trials. The specialist will conduct research and meet third parties to establish promising initiatives before designing trials, supporting on their execution and evaluating their results. The specialist will also support the scaling of promising initiatives by managing small execution teams.

Responsibilities

Research new market access trials

• Desk research: Generate a pipeline of potential initiatives for further exploration, applying existing OAF data and further research.

• Market research: Engage producers, buyers and processors to deep-dive promising initiatives.

• Farmer/crop/buyer mapping: Support in the development and data collection of mapping surveys and exercises.

• Present trials: Utilize business and impact metrics to assess, and subsequently present, promising MA initiatives.
  
  
  

Manage market access trials

• Trial Designs: Development of trial designs including the formulating and documenting of main objectives, scope, budgets, models and timelines with oversight from the manager.

• Trial management: Responsible for the oversight of the execution of multiple trials, creating high-level deliverables.

• Small team management: Recruit and manage small teams delegating tasks.

Third-party engagement

• Negotiations: With support from your manager, negotiate with third-party off-takers, exporters, buyers, traders and aggregators.

• Communications: Maintain and foster good working relationships with partners, suppliers and off-takers.

Scale promising business units

• Trial Evaluations: design trial evaluations, conduct analysis and make recommendations on improvements and next steps.

• Scale planning: strategize and plan for expansion and scale

• Execution support: devise team structures and work with operations lead to aid successful scale-up.

• Reporting: Compile final reports for each business and make summaries to communicate with all partners and save information for the future
  
  
  

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and investing in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have the following:

• 3 years of experience in agricultural value chains.

• Technical knowledge in livestock rearing, handling and/or business.

• Ability to conduct research via multiple sources including third-party outreach with a keen sense for detail.

• Independent experience in project planning and execution.

• Comfortable with third-party engagement

• Experienced team leader, capable of training and developing small teams.

• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is essential

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Deadline

10 May 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

Over the next 5 years, you will support Rwandan-led seed companies to grow to reach their full potential through support with their professional capacity building and development of new seed products.

The contribution to the development of the Rwandan seed industry will contribute to millions of dollars of additional impact for smallholders through greater access to improved seed products.

The Seed Industry Technical Trainer will provide technical and professional support to seed companies to grow to their full potential which will ultimately create a vibrant and sustainable Rwanda’s Seed sector, which will eventually impact smallholders through greater access to improved seed products.

We are looking for at least a 5-years experienced, dynamic, service-oriented professional for the position of Seed Industry Technical Trainer to be part of an exciting team at the Seed Innovation Centre which will be located at the Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera, Rwanda.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Seed Innovation Centre Lead, you will lead training on seed production technology and coordinate training activities for the seed professional course.

• Coordinate seed production, variety trials and establishment of research fields for educational programs for seed professionals.

• You will support the development and running of the professional course to produce graduates with world-class skills in plant variety development and breeding, seed research, seed production and quality control.

• You will provide strategic and technical support to Rwanda’s seed sector for the development of at least one seed scheme according to UPOV standards to push for OECD membership in the next 3-5 years and support ISTA accreditation of the seed testing laboratory at RICA-Campus.

• Develop and update tracker for all training and student research projects.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and investing in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have the following:

• Multinational high-end seed company experience: 5+ years experience at a large, R&D-driven multinational seed company, ideally on the African continent companies.

• Scale Field Production of Certified Seed Crops This experience should be directly managing field seed production, inspection and certification at the scale of multiple seed crops.

• Regulatory seed system experience: you must have operated in a country which strongly conforms to OECD, ISTA and UPOV standards and have a solid working knowledge of these regulatory systems- and is ready to impart this knowledge to trainees and growing seed companies in Rwanda.

• Academic qualification: Master’s degree or 7+ years experience in plant breeding and genetics, seed science technology, agronomy or a related subject.

• Demonstrated experience in seed industry technical training with any public or private institution.

• Language: English is required

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

18 May 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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ADVOCACY, POLICY AND MARKETING OFFICER

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 45 countries including Rwanda.

AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right

AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the position of Advocacy, Policy and Marketing Officer at AHF Country Office in Kigali.

Job Summary:

Work closely with AHF’s advocacy and marketing departments at global and bureau level to influence policy and implement advocacy initiatives with key focus on increasing access to treatment and testing, upholding the rights and dignity of people living with HIV, and strengthening stakeholder, partner and CSO relations. Coordinate and manage the implementation of overall communication, PR/media relations, marketing strategies and campaigns, and promote AHF’s brand in Rwanda.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIIES:

Advocacy

• Support the Country Program Manager and relevant departments to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic advocacy and policy change agenda and to promote the work of AHF at national and district levels.
• Plan, develop and monitor implementation of advocacy plans and framework according to AHF mission and core values.
• Identify important and timely policy and advocacy issues that can contribute to improving HIV prevention, treatment, and care service in-country.

• Build and strengthen AHF’s partnership with NGO’s, CBOs, CSOs, AIDS Commission, Ministries at national and district level, PLHIV Groups and other relevant stakeholders and institutions.

• Coordinate and communicate AHF’s advocacy and policy change programs with national development networks, key decision, and policy makers, and media.
• Strengthen AHF’s Parliamentary and high-level engagements and participation in relevant technical working groups and partner’s forum at national and district level.
• Identify and lead research into relevant development and HIV policy, write policy and advocacy reports and briefs.

• Strengthen Girls Act implementation and expansion working in close collaboration with the Prevention team in-country.
• Coordinate and assume responsibility for the timely compilation and submission of all Advocacy and Marketing plans, project budgets and reports.
• Represent AHF at meetings and conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CPM.
  
  
  
  

Marketing and PR/Media communications

• Assist in the development and roll out of country Marketing Strategies and Monitor its implementation in line with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of all Marketing Strategy to promote public awareness/engagement, brand visibility, service referral and behavioral change.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of innovative marketing plans in line with country needs and specific campaigns.
• Identify and strengthen opportunities for collaboration with relevant print and electronic media organizations toward improving media involvement in HIV/AIDS response.
• Publicize organizational events and publications through traditional and new media.
• Write and/or edit press releases, media advisories, Foundation news stories, op-ed pieces and other writing projects as needed
• Pitch Foundation-specific and general HIV/AIDS and related news stories, initiatives, articles and opinion pieces to print, online and electronic news outlets
• Oversee AHF press conferences and media events and strengthen media relations through strategic media activations.
• Manage AHF’s media monitoring agencies (print press clips, web, video and radio)
• Work with the prevention coordinators to develop effective prevention messaging for dissemination.
  
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This role does not have a supervisory responsibility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, human rights, mass communication, community development or any other relevant degree, with at least three years’ experience in a similar field.
• At least three years of experience in the successful management and implementation of civil society programs in Rwanda and an understanding of the linkages between health ASRH, and human rights in Rwanda.
• Experience in advocacy program development and implementation.
• Excellent understanding of HIV prevention messaging as well as use of media in HIV prevention.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to speak fluently and articulately.
• Professional attitude, collaborative, patient and flexible.
  
  
  
  

COMPUTER/ SOFTWARE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software;
• Proficiency with internet search and electronic mail use; and;
• Ability to effectively present information in both written and oral forms.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Make decision and solve problems in complex situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Needs to be sensitive to patient population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
• Be a strategic thinker, have good organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a variety of settings such as staff meetings, discussions with partners, and training workshops.
• Flexible, proactive and able to organize work independently as well as work in a team
  
  
  
  

How to apply

Submission of applications – to include a one-page cover letter, updated CV with contacts of three professional referees, and copies of qualification certificates – should be submitted via email globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with subject RWANDA – ADVOCACY, POLICY AND MARKETING OFFICER. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

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OPERATION MANAGER

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 45 countries including Rwanda.

AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right

AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the position of Operation Manager to be based at AHF Country Office in Kigali.

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in day to day running of the programs. He/she will be supporting the management team in managing the day-to-day field activities in the sites of operations, including AHF Rwanda’s facilities (such as office space, equipment, and program vehicles), logistics, procurement, and supply chain management. This position is based in Kigali at AHF Country Office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for the Operations Manager are to ensure compliance to policies and procedures in the procurement and supply chain management with the following key performance areas:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the implementation and adherence to AHF global administrative, operational policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the review of policies and procedures as the need arises.
• Supervises appropriate utilization of program vehicles, responsible for the scheduling of program vehicles to field activities
• Ensures that program implementation is in accordance with AHF Global Finance and Operations policies, and procedures and the specifications determined in the approved Annual Budget. This will include monitoring contracted partners, CSOs, and vendors’ worthiness; assuring fair and transparent procurement processes; reviewing the timely implementation of CAPEX; and rational use of OPEX budget.
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day implementation of operations both at AHF Office and in all programs in AHF supported sites and contracted partners.
• Conduct Market reviews and other innovative approaches to identify new ways of achieving program efficiencies.
• Coordinating with the CPM, Africa Bureau Regional Finance Manager, and the Global Office in LA on all compliance issues, seeking legal and policy guidance on procurement, operational and related matters as the need arise.
• While not directly responsible for overseeing activity development, the Operations Manager will be expected to have a good general understanding of the programmatic aspects of the AHF Rwanda program in order to support the technical managers in annual budget development and quarterly reviews.
• The CPM or Senior Africa Bureau leadership team members may assign the Operations Manager other relevant tasks.
• Be the country focal person in communicating the global operational policies and procedures and any circulars from the Africa Bureau office and HQ.
• Responsible for the procurement of goods and services and acts as a liaison between AHF and vendors.
• Provides operational support for constructions and renovations of health facilities.
• Provide leadership and training to the procurement team;
• Manage efficient distribution of commodities and capital assets to supported facilities;
• Manage all inventories in stores and report usage on a monthly basis;
  
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Accounting, Business Administration, or Operations Management from a recognized university. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Fluency in the NGO’s general policies and procedures regarding operation management, financial management, financial reporting, and procurement processes systems.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel,Outlook & PowerPoint is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Rwandese rules, regulations, and policies governing procurement processes.
• Effective English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Personal qualities and behavioral competencies.

• Good coordination skills are key to this role.
• Integrity, teamwork and high level of professionalism Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills, and applying sound problem-solving skills to ongoing challenges.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and maintain sound levels of work ethic.
  
  
  

How to apply

Submission of applications – to include a one-page cover letter, updated CV with contacts of three professional referees, and copies of qualification certificates – should be submitted via email globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with subject RWANDA – OPERATION MANAGER. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

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REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER POSITION

LOCATION: Musanze, but with frequent travel to all AHF supported sites in North  and Western Province.

REPORTS TO: Medical Director – AHF Rwanda

COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 45 countries including Rwanda.

AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Valued Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right

AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the position of Regional Medical Officer to be based in Musanze and support all AHF sites in North and Western Province.

Job summary:

The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical care and treatment, manage HIV complicated cases. Led HIV quality improvement projects, supported site growth, program budgeting, and planning. Technically support AHF Nurse mentors and Facility staff in continuous medical education. Liaison person for districts/AHF and health facilities within Southern, western and northern regions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite patient bed care and treatment, medical consultation of infectious diseases.
• Provide Monthly, quarterly Reports of all infectious diseases and clinical mentorship activities carried out at health facilities to the medical director.
• Review weekly report of Nurse mentors and guides program implementation
• Ensures quality of HIV services in AHF-supported sites.
• Attends weekly CME meetings, monthly medical staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Attends all healthcare center case conferences (a minimum of one per month) to discuss difficult patients.
• Supports health centers in the management of patients in care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage at other AHF sites upon request.
• Participates in data use and analysis purposed to improve program implementation
• Provide medical mentorship to the site clinical team to effectively improve quality of care and strengthen the district health system in the decentralization of infectious disease (HIV, STIs, and other Blood-borne, TB&ORD, preventable diseases, and EID surveillance and response) prevention, care, and treatment activities.
• Implement clinical practices and knowledge on infectious diseases in AHF-supported sites.
• Support health centers in the optimal use of available resources for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and preventive measures for infectious diseases.
• Conduct field supervisions and carry out health facilities’ technical & programmatic needs assessment for infectious diseases.
• Build capacity of AHF supported site’ teams in infectious diseases through the organization of training, case review presentations, etc.
• Conduct a death audit for infectious disease cases.
• Participate in harmonization and standards development of infectious diseases related tools; (guidelines, protocols M&E, and disease surveillance tools …)
• In collaboration with AHF Rwanda M&E team conduct biannual or annual internal Data Quality Analysis;
• Strengthens TB-HIV, Cervical cancer/HIV, FP/HIV, and Mental health/HIV integration by health providers in supported sites.
• Supports HIV retention and site growth
• Supports patient flow, Turnaround time of lab results, Client satisfaction surveys, and Time in motion
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising Nurse mentors and bucket staff Nurses and other HIV staff.

Experience and skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in General Medicine from a recognized university/institution with a master’s of public health.

• Experience: More than 8 years’ experience in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and other related health conditions including the provision of ART and PMTCT.
• Valid medical license to practice from the RMDC.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, assessment, and implementation of comprehensive HIV/AIDS clinical care.
• Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS clinical mentoring of health care workers in health facilities.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French is an added value

• Proficient in Computer and Internet skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven skills in management, supervision, and leadership.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or patients.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to write articles for publication.
  
  
  

Personal qualities and behavioral competencies.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and write reports.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills, and applying sound problem-solving skills to ongoing challenges.
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
• Self-motivated and maintain sound levels of work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

NB: The Candidate should have a strong base in Musanze and be willing to travel 60% of his/her time to support all AHF supported sites in North and Western Province.

How to apply

Submission of applications – to include 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV, academic documents, and names & contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via email to globalhr.africa@ahf.org with clearly indicated in the subject line “RWANDA – REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER MUSANZE”. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

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REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER POSITION

LOCATION: Rwamagana, but with frequent travel to all AHF supported sites in Eastern Province.

REPORTS TO: Medical Director – AHF Rwanda

COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 45 countries including Rwanda.

AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Valued Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right

AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the position of Regional Medical Officer to be based in Rwamagana and support all AHF sites in Eastern Province.

Job summary:

The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical care and treatment, manage HIV complicated cases. Led HIV quality improvement projects, supported site growth, program budgeting, and planning. Technically support AHF Nurse mentors and Facility staff in continuous medical education. Liaison person for districts/AHF and health facilities within Southern, western and northern regions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite patient bed care and treatment, medical consultation of infectious diseases.
• Provide Monthly, quarterly Reports of all infectious diseases and clinical mentorship activities carried out at health facilities to the medical director.
• Review weekly report of Nurse mentors and guides program implementation
• Ensures quality of HIV services in AHF-supported sites.
• Attends weekly CME meetings, monthly medical staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Attends all healthcare center case conferences (a minimum of one per month) to discuss difficult patients.
• Supports health centers in the management of patients in care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage at other AHF sites upon request.
• Participates in data use and analysis purposed to improve program implementation
• Provide medical mentorship to the site clinical team to effectively improve quality of care and strengthen the district health system in the decentralization of infectious disease (HIV, STIs, and other Blood-borne, TB&ORD, preventable diseases, and EID surveillance and response) prevention, care, and treatment activities.
• Implement clinical practices and knowledge on infectious diseases in AHF-supported sites.
• Support health centers in the optimal use of available resources for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and preventive measures for infectious diseases.
• Conduct field supervisions and carry out health facilities’ technical & programmatic needs assessment for infectious diseases.
• Build capacity of AHF supported site’ teams in infectious diseases through the organization of training, case review presentations, etc.
• Conduct a death audit for infectious disease cases.
• Participate in harmonization and standards development of infectious diseases related tools; (guidelines, protocols M&E, and disease surveillance tools …)
• In collaboration with AHF Rwanda M&E team conduct biannual or annual internal Data Quality Analysis;
• Strengthens TB-HIV, Cervical cancer/HIV, FP/HIV, and Mental health/HIV integration by health providers in supported sites.
• Supports HIV retention and site growth
• Supports patient flow, Turnaround time of lab results, Client satisfaction surveys, and Time in motion
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising Nurse mentors and bucket staff Nurses and other HIV staff.

Experience and skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in General Medicine from a recognized university/institution with a master’s of public health.
• Experience: More than 8 years’ experience in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and other related health conditions including the provision of ART and PMTCT.
• Valid medical license to practice from the RMDC.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, assessment, and implementation of comprehensive HIV/AIDS clinical care.
• Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS clinical mentoring of health care workers in health facilities.

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French is an added value

• Proficient in Computer and Internet skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven skills in management, supervision, and leadership.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or patients.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to write articles for publication.
  
  
  

Personal qualities and behavioral competencies.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and write reports.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills, and applying sound problem-solving skills to ongoing challenges.
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
• Self-motivated and maintain sound levels of work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

NB: The Candidate should have a strong base in Rwamagana and be willing to travel 60% of his/her time to support all AHF supported sites in Eastern Province.

How to apply

Submission of applications – to include 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV, academic documents, and names & contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via email to globalhr.africa@ahf.org with clearly indicated in the subject line “RWANDA – REGIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER RWAMAGANA”. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

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REGIONAL NURSE MENTOR

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 45 countries including Rwanda.

AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right

AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the position of Regional Nurse Mentor to be based in Kayonza District; and support Nyakabungo, Mukarange and AVEGA Health Centers.

Summary

The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor is responsible for coordination and supervision and mentorship of activities at AHF -Rwanda supported sites. He/she will support the improvement of quality care and treatment for people living with HIV in the supported sites.

The HIV/AIDS Nurse Mentor ensures that AHF’s mission statement, core values, key partnership standards, and practices are the foundation of AHF’s overall strategies and work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Site Level Activities:

Reinforce Pediatric, adolescents, and adult HIV testing services, enrollment, retention and to enable implementation of PITC/index testing:

• Support staff at sites to institute /reinforce targeted HIV testing at different entry points for children and adults
• Support the sites to improve the quality of pre-test and post-test counseling at all adult and pediatric entry points.
• Support sites to reinforce linkage and retention system of HIV positive clients to ART
• Provide CMEs to site staff on appropriate testing procedures and tools for exposed infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
• Ensure that testing systems including PCR for early infant diagnosis and provision of prophylaxis are done and supervise its quality.
  
  
  

Improve pediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV care and treatment(C&T):

• Assist sites to strengthen systems for identification and follow-up of exposed infants.
• Support sites to strengthen appropriate referral and linkage systems for infected infants and children, adolescents, and adults to care and treatment.
• Train/verify proper OIs prevention, diagnosis, and management.
• Support sites to reinforce integrated clinical care and prevention including immunizations, malaria, NCDs, STIs, hepatitis, etc

• Support sites to institute/reinforce medical and psychosocial follow-up consultations.
• Assist site staff to manage client flow and referral system intra and extra site.
• Support sites to strengthen clear systems for HIV Viral load, CD4, and other laboratory examinations are done according to national guidelines.

• Support sites to institute/reinforce pediatric diagnostic disclosure and psychosocial support sessions in sites.
• Promote viral load suppression for the patients infected with HIV through enhanced adherence counseling and clinical follow-up.
• Verify if all Clients receive ART and other drugs according to the national guidelines.
• Support sites to strengthen pre (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP):
• Support sites to institute/ reinforce an identification system for clients who missed appointments and those lost to follow up
• Support sites to institute/ reinforce regular pediatric, adolescent& adult support groups.
  
  
  

Integrate Family planning:

• Train site staff on family planning HIV integration.
• Support sites to institute/reinforce sensitization sessions on FP.
• Facilitate client access to family planning methods.
• Support sites to institute/reinforce behavior change counseling in PMTCT, in VCT, ART clinic and link them to family planning practices.
• Ensure FP tools are made available on the sites.

Logistical support for ART & OI drugs, reagents, test kits, equipment, and other medical supplies:

• Support site staff on quantification and requisition of drugs using the approved National tools and data collection tools
• Support site staff to identify equipment needs support and support acquisition
• Ensure availability of basic materials and supplies.
• Support and train sites on the preparation of timely consumption reports and use of the different reporting and monitoring tools.

Activities to support TB/HIV integration:

• Strengthen the capacity of staff at ART and TB clinics in integrated TB and HIV/AIDS services through ongoing supervision visits and mentoring.

• Provide technical support for the implementation of TB screening of PLHIV attending HIV care and treatment services.

• Establish and support multidisciplinary team meetings at sites to discuss case management of HIV+ patients with TB.
• Participate in TB/HIV training for staff at the health facility level.
• Serve as a resource for AHF – Rwanda in the evaluation of ongoing programs, and the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for integrated TB and HIV/AIDS.
  
  
  

Activities to support sites to do nutrition support to HIV infected patients:

• Mentor site staff on proper nutrition screening, monitoring, and management
• Train providers in infant feeding practices and nutritional counseling.
• Support sites to institute/integrate group nutritional education including cooking and gardening demonstrations and food distribution when available/possible.

Improve PMTCT:

• Train PMTCT nurses in PMTCT National guidelines, protocols and follow up of pregnant women, their partners, and infants
• Reinforce HIV testing services in ANC, labor, and delivery as per guidelines
• Support the site to strengthen communication and referral system between ANC, maternity, and PMTCT services.
• Ensure clear client flow and develop Client flow algorithm.
• Support sites to strengthen linkages between PMTCT – Maternity – and exposed infant follow-up.
• Improve lab specimen collection e.g.: for VL, CD4 for women in PMTCT, and verify proper result records.
• Support sites to institute/ reinforce regularly scheduled PMTCT care coordination staff meetings between PMTCT/maternity and VCT/Exposed infant follow-up/ART/Community outreach services.
• Support sites to institute/reinforce peer mother groups support in PMTCT

Improve site coordination of activities:

• Support sites to institute/reinforce monthly coordination meetings to monitor ongoing activities and reinforce linkages between services.
• Help site staff to identify clients that need Health insurance.
• Support sites to strengthen the link between the health facility and the community.

Support site in M&E functions:

• Support site staff to utilize M& E tools and ensure they are always available at the site. These should include
  • Client’s files: exposed infant files, HIV infected children files, Adults infected files.
  • Registers:  Pre ART and ART Register, PMTCT/ANC register, VCT/PIT Register, PMTCT Labor/Delivery register, etc.
  • Reporting forms: VCT/PMTCT form, Pediatric form, ART form, etc.
• Support site staff in data analysis.
• Support Quality improvement and documentation activities at the site
• Conducted a baseline assessment for the site when required.
• Conduct quality care assessments every quarter.
• Identify priority areas of intervention in sites and share targets and achievements with site staff.
• Strengthen District/RBC/MOH/ AHF -Rwanda reporting systems.
  
  
  

Non-site Activities

• Coordinate and organize formal training in collaboration with RBC.
• Participate in RBC/MOH activities to improve the national HIV care and treatment training program through the development and introduction of new modules on pediatrics and psychosocial care and support and nurse-focused training methodologies etc.
• Participate in RBC/MOH activities to revise national HIV care and treatment protocols and development of different tools.
• Facilitate sites provision of different material/tools in collaboration with RBC, Medical Supplies Systems, and National Reference Lab.
• Facilitate medical supplies requisition and procurement as per national guidelines
• Organize provider’s refresher training and workshops to share experiences.

• Participate in site targeted evaluation to determine barriers to uptake.
• Disseminate national policies at the site level.

Experience and skills.

• ·  Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent health-related degree in Nursing (A0 or A1 in Nursing).
• Bachelor in Social Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and/or Master of Public Health would be an added value.
• Experience: More than 8 years’ experience in clinical HIV/AIDS care, including the provision of ART and PMTCT.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, assessment, and implementation of comprehensive HIV/AIDS clinical care.
• Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS clinical mentoring of health care workers in health facilities.
• Proficient in Computer and Internet skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven skills in management, supervision, and leadership.
  
  
  

Personal qualities and behavioral competencies.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and write reports.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills, and applying sound problem-solving skills to ongoing challenges.
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
• Self-motivated and maintain sound levels of work ethic.

How to apply

Submission of applications – to include a one-page cover letter, updated CV with contacts of three professional referees, and copies of qualification certificates – should be submitted via email globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with subject RWANDA – REGIONAL NURSE MENTOR KAYONZA. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

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