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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.

Click here to visit the website source

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 Nyagatare District; and support Gatunda Hospital, Nyarurema, Nyagahita and Katabagemu 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 NYAGATARE. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

Click here to visit the website source

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 Nyanza District; and support Nyanza Hospital, Busoro and Nyanza 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 NYANZA. The deadline for submission of applications is 8^th March 2023.

Click here to visit the website source

Job Vacancy: Customer Care Officer 

Opening date:  21 February 2023  

Closing date:  07 March 2023

Sourcing       : Internal / External

About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) 

ENGIE is the largest independent electricity producer in the world, and one of the major players in natural gas and energy services. The Group has more than 50 years of experience on the African continent and has the unique ability to implement integrated solutions all along the energy value chain, from centralized electricity production to off-grid solutions (Solar Home Systems, mini-grids) and energy services. ENGIE Africa counts nearly 4,000 employees, has 3.15 GW of power generation capacity – in operation or construction, and is a leader in the decentralized off-grid energy market (Access to Energy) providing clean energy electricity to more than 4 million people through domestic solar installations and local mini grids. 

ENGIE Africa created a new business line ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) which encompasses the activities of Fenix, Mobisol (2 companies providing Solar Home Systems solutions) and ENGIE PowerCorner (active in mini-grids construction and operations). With these three entities, ENGIE Africa underlined that it is bringing decentralised electricity to more than four million people in nine countries. This initiative also illustrates ENGIE Africa’s strong belief in the huge potential of these activities and has built a leading and unique position in the EEA African market and is willingness to input all the necessary resources to make these activities business scalable and grow and deliver on its promises both in terms of revenues and social impact.

The mission of EEA is to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions and life changing services with exceptional customer experience. We do this in order to improve the quality of life of our customers and support economic prosperity through access to clean energy. 

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Engie Energy Access Rwanda l is seeking to a self-motivated, highly accountable, result-oriented person, strong interpersonal skills, and proactive, flexible, creative, of “Customer care Officer ‘’

Job Purpose/Mission

Engie Energy Access prides itself on always putting the customer first; the Customer care Officer is  at the forefront of providing world class customer service to our EEA customers across Rwanda. As the main point of contact, the role is to deal with and help resolve any customer complaints while giving the best possible customer experience as well as going beyond their call of duty when required.

Key Responsibilities

Creating a Positive Customer Experience

• Receiving customers and treat them with respect and dignity
• Receive incoming calls from EEA customers
• Be empathetic and compassionate while dealing and managing customers complaints
• Educate and emphasize to customers about the finance agreement they are signing and the commitment they are making with Engie Energy Access.
• Exercise patience with customers and make sure to follow up on all customer issues until they are fully resolved.
• Make courtesy calls to EEA customers as may be required.
• Endeavor to give all Engie Energy Access customers great end to end customer experience.
• Relationship management to increase client retention
• Always enter accurate and honest information into the EEA data systems.
• Capture data of high quality that can be used to better serve our customers.
  
  
  

Product Knowledge

• Learn all product details, specifications, prices, and capabilities to be equipped with all product information.
• Always provide accurate product information to customers and never oversell or lie to customers about our product capabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with MySol products and other Accessories.
• Should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the customer finance agreement
• Take initiative to continuously improve your product knowledge and soft customer service skills to better serve our customers and develop your career.

Administrative and Team Building

• Escalate unresolved issues or questions to your immediate supervisor.
• Support in building EEA conducive environment for both internal and external customers
• Provide ideas, feedback, and contributions to EEA Strategy on how to improve the customer experience.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Assist in Sales / Cross Selling

• Through creating good rapport with existing customers, he/she should be able to identify new sales leads and communicate to the sales team.
• Cross selling to existing customers

Knowledge and skills 

• Conversant with use of computers
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Should demonstrate both verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams or independently.
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Good problem-solving skills (solutions oriented)
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Flexibility with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and desire to learn new ideas
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Language(s):

Must speak Kinyarwanda and any of the following languages ( Add the languages)

• English
• French

 Technology:

• Excellent computer skills

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Language(s):

• English – outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
• Local Rwandan languages are a plus.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, and cover letter) via the following e-mail “dl-afr-hrrw.afr@engie.com” not later than 07th March 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

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Job Vacancy: Business Strategy Analyst 

Opening date:  21 February 2023  

Closing date:  07 March 2023 

About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) 

ENGIE is the largest independent electricity producer in the world, and one of the major players in natural gas and energy services. The Group has more than 50 years of experience on the African continent and has the unique ability to implement integrated solutions all along the energy value chain, from centralized electricity production to off-grid solutions (Solar Home Systems, mini-grids) and energy services. ENGIE Africa counts nearly 4,000 employees, has 3.15 GW of power generation capacity – in operation or construction, and is a leader in the decentralized off-grid energy market (Access to Energy) providing clean energy electricity to more than 4 million people through domestic solar installations and local mini grids.  

ENGIE Africa created a new business line ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) which encompasses the activities of Fenix, Mobisol (2 companies providing Solar Home Systems solutions) and ENGIE PowerCorner (active in mini-grids construction and operations). With these three entities, ENGIE Africa underlined that it is bringing decentralised electricity to more than four million people in nine countries. This initiative also illustrates ENGIE Africa’s strong belief in the huge potential of these activities and has built a leading and unique position in the EEA African market and is willingness to input all the necessary resources to make these activities business scalable and grow and deliver on its promises both in terms of revenues and social impact. 

The mission of EEA is to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions and life changing services with exceptional customer experience. We do this in order to improve the quality of life of our customers and support economic prosperity through access to clean energy.  

www.engie-africa.com

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Engie Energy Access Rwanda l is seeking to a self-motivated, highly accountable, result-oriented person, strong interpersonal skills, and proactive, flexible, creative, excellent Analysis skills to fill the position of “Business Strategy Analyst ‘’ 

Purpose/Mission

The Business Strategy Analyst is a key team member working across multiple departments of the EEA Rwanda team and participates in the management of the company’s activity based on the study of numerical data. The role will be responsible for empowering decision makers with real-time and right-sized data insights and recommendations to improve sales, CX, and broader business strategy. This role requires a keen ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and key global functions including Marketing, CX, Customer Finance, Product, Software & Data, Corporate Finance and others to develop and maintain strong business and technology relationships, becoming a trusted partner to all stakeholders.

The right candidate will be analytical, curious, and having a passion for solving problems through a data-driven, customer-centric approach. Ideally, you would combine your analytical capability with a background in commercial strategy, especially with pricing, customer segmentation and customer value management. Your work will make a meaningful impact by enabling EEA to stay accountable to our results, to better manage business performance, and to continuously innovate as we seek to go after our consolidated sales, active customer, revenue, and EBITDA targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business intelligence, reporting & data visualization for EEA decisions related to sales, customer service levels, and market insights
2. Deliver strategic analyses of the data, establish recommendations and action plans
3. Ad-hoc and project related analytics and performance insights
4. Management of processes, systems and standards for sales reporting and analytics and alignment with data sources across EEA

Main Activities  

Business Intelligence, Reporting & Data Visualization (approx 40%)

• Develop effective business intelligence strategies and analytics / visualization solutions for Commercial, CX, and broader strategic metrics for use by key decision makers (Country Director, Head of Commercial, Head of CX, etc.)
• Design, develop and own interactive Tableau dashboards to track key performance indicators, summarize sales and data trends, and to enable EEA Rwanda to manage and monitor their sales performance
• Generate regular reports including: (1) monthly sales performance reviews; (2) monthly war room content for country leadership (3) monthly reports to leadership; (4) quarterly “Deep Dives” on performance and other key topics; (5) other ad-hoc requests
  
  
  

Analytics, Insights & Monitoring (approx 40%)

• Monitor on an ongoing basis performance against key Commercial, CX, and other agreed metrics across EEA Rwanda, identifying improvement opportunities
• Conduct ad-hoc rigorous analysis (including statistical analysis and data modeling) to evaluate performance, to form new insights, to highlight areas for improvement, and to drive decision making and sales strategies
• Oversee analytics projects to extract, manage, and analyze sales data from multiple applications or sources (including SQL & field research)
• Work closely with the EEA Data Team to develop and validate predictive models, forecasts or other data tools for sales and customer service
• Provide support on broader analytical needs of the EEA Rwanda team, including analysis of pilots, interventions, sales operations or field research work
• Lead and manage industry reporting, competition reporting, or other external reporting, where opportunities exist
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative investigations to better understand customer expectations in a given segment, and to calculate market sizes
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and standards for performance analysis, reporting, etc.
• Support piloting and A/B tests across major commercial levers including pricing, team structure and commissions and scale best practices for commercial activities amongst country teams
• Analyse pilots and projects to determine their efficacy and potential for scale

Processes, Systems & Standards (approx 20%)

• Document and standardize business rules and definitions for key processes and Commercial/CX metrics to ensure alignment of all stakeholders
• Work closely with other stakeholders and data users across the company to create and maintain controls systems and review standards which ensure data quality and prevent discrepancies
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to ensure and improve data availability, integrity, accuracy, and reliability
  
  
  

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years’ work experience in fields such as in data analysis, statistics, financial analysis, business analysis, or similar, particularly in sectors like retail financial services or telecommunications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative subject such as Math, Statistics, Economics, etc.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to synthesize and interpret qualitative and quantitative data into practical strategy recommendations
• Experienced building clear and insightful data visualizations with tools like (MS Excel, Tableau, Power BI, D3, ggplot, etc.),
• Able to build advanced queries using PostgreSQL, and comfortable with basics of with database management and data engineering
• Demonstrated ability working across teams and functions on technical project
• Keen eye for detail and thoughtful investigation of data before relying upon it
• Skilled in project management, with an exceptional ability to collaborate, influence, and execute against strategy
• Exceptional judgement, problem-solving skills, and ability to “Think Big & Make it Happen” both independently and collaboratively
• Excitement about EEA’s mission and a deep desire to make an impact on off-grid and financially underserved customers in sub-Saharan Africa

Language(s):

• English – outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
• Local Rwandan languages are a plus.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, and cover letter) via the following e-mail “dl-afr-hrrw.afr@engie.com” not later than 07th March 2023 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

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Job description

– Maintain the incoming and outgoing correspondences of the Sector;
– Manage the agenda of the Executive Secretary;
– Receive clients’ queries and direct them to the right personnel;
– Keep the Sector’s store and manage flux on a daily basis;
– Prepare logistics for meetings held at the Sector level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

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• Secretarial Studies, Office Management

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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

• Decision making skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

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TERMS OF REFERENCE TO RECRUIT A SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (1 position)

1. BACKGROUND

The Institute of Policy analysis and Research (IPAR -Rwanda) is a fast growing indigenous, independent and not-for-profit Rwandan Institution. IPAR seeks to enhance evidence-based policy making by conducting timely, relevant, high quality, policy-oriented analysis and research.

It also promotes a culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda.

To be able to meet the increasing expectations from its stakeholders, IPAR is seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated staff at the level of   Senior Research Fellow

a. Objectives of the Senior Researcher role

• To provide intellectual leadership to the research team and to ensure IPAR’s research output is quality, timely, relevant and high impact
• To provide on the job mentoring and coaching of IPAR research staff in areas of their work
• To design, lead and deliver research programs, consultancy assignments, projects and policy briefs that contribute to meeting IPAR’s core objectives
• To provide leadership in research project management: developing sustainable means to ensure that IPAR’s research is quality assured, submitted to rigorous deadlines, and that budgets are properly designed and managed
• To develop funding proposals and drive the organization’s ability to access new and diverse funding sources
• To contribute to building the public profile of the organization by creating opportunities to participate in various forms of dialogue with public, not-for- profit, private and donor stakeholders and by public speaking and contributing to print and broadcast media
  
  
  

b. Desired Profile of the senior Research Fellow

• Highly motivated research professional, with a PhD in Economics, or other related domains from a top-tier university, with at least 5 years of relevant research experience in a think-tank or active policy research Institute.
• Self-starting and entrepreneurial individual with a firm understanding of policy analysis and how to influence the policymaking process
• Record of high quality research output demonstrable by publications in prestigious outlets including high quality journals, policy documents and newspapers
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the willingness and ability to transfer those skills to others
• Strong and demonstrable research administration and budget management skills and the willingness to transfer those skills to others
• Leadership track record with experience of managing people, mentoring and skills transfer within a multi-disciplinary research environment
• Experience of undertaking a similar role in a public policy research institute or think tank
• Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
• Highly numerate, with strong skills in micro-economic and statistical analysis, with expertise in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA) very desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply
  
  
  

 ​​​​c. Expected Output

• Reports, proposals, and articles written as needed
• Budgets that area developed and adhered to
• Presentations of research findings made to policymakers, media, and other public audiences
• Funding adequate to support research operations
• Detailed documentation and a database for all work performed
• Deadlines for research projects met within established time frames

d. Reporting structure

The senior research fellow will report to the Director of Research IPAR. He/she will have responsibility for leadership of a research team of up to 12 research assistants.

Delivery expectations will be agreed upon with the senior research fellow when recruited. Regular progress reports shall be submitted on the agreed intervals to be specified at the beginning of the contract, with a strong focus on delivery. External reporting will also be required to IPAR’s board and funders.

e. Duration of Contract

The position is available for immediate start and the duration of the initial contract is one year with possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance.

f. Remuneration

An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to successful candidate

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates should send a short cover letter, CV and Academic credentials  to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org  by 10/03/2022 at 5pm. Short listed candidates will then be interviewed shortly afterwards. Should you have any further questions please send e-mail on the above e-mails with “Senior Research Fellow Recruitment” in the subject line.

Eugenia KAYITESI

Executive Director

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Terms of Reference of the Director of Research of the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR)-Rwanda

1. About IPAR-Rwanda

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research- IPAR-Rwanda is an independent think tank in Rwanda  with a reputation for high quality, cutting edge research and policy publications, which became fully  became fully operational in May 2008. IPAR-Rwanda exists to enhance evidence based policy making and to promote the culture of debate and dialogue on policy issues in Rwanda through conducting timely, relevant, high quality , policy oriented analysis and research. Since its inception, IPAR-Rwanda has successfully implemented research projects, which have made its profile more outstanding in terms of delivering timely analysis based on high quality evidence base research. IPAR-Rwanda has a team of researchers and is currently looking for a Director of Research. IPAR is offering a competitive local conditions for this position.

2.0 Objectives of IPAR-Rwanda

The objectives of the institution are geared towards informing policy that impact the lives of Rwandans through poverty reduction and increasing the wellbeing of Rwandan citizens. They include the following:

1. To conduct  high quality research and policy analysis in strategic areas of  economic  social  governance affairs  and justice such as macro-economic issues, trade and industry, public finance, poverty alleviation, decentralization, human resources development, social welfare, environment and natural resources, agriculture and rural development, investment and private sector development.
2. Promote a culture of debate, organize for and discussion with decision makers and inform the public on relevant policy issues.
3. Provide training in relevant research areas as well as building and strengthening local capacities in a wide array of topics relevant to the Country development programs  thereby informing  policy makers and other stakeholders in the process of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
4.  The institute’s purpose  is  to undertake objective research and analysis, organize forums for exchange of ideas on public policy and establish  capacity building programs in  order  to  build human and  institutional capacities required  to improve  the  quality of public policies in Rwanda  in areas of economy, development administration and governance, with a view  to contribute  to  the achievement of national development goals  such as poverty  reduction, accelerate economic growth, peace and stability, and many others.

3.0 Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Research.

The Director of Research will apply his/her expertise in research and leadership to help the Executive Director drive IPAR objectives through IPAR’s research agenda. He/She  will support the organization to gain domestic and international recognition for its achievements. He/ She  will transfer his/her valuable and diverse skills set to the growing IPAR research team. A strong professional role-model for the team, the Research Director will lead by example, delivering and coordinating high impact, international standard research projects and offering training, coaching and mentoring to the research team.     


  

a)Objectives of the Director of Research role

• To provide intellectual leadership to the organization alongside IPAR’s Executive Director, and to ensure IPAR’s research output is of quality, timely, relevant and high impact;
• To design, lead and deliver research programs, proposal consultancy assignments, projects and policy briefs that contribute to meeting IPAR’s core objectives;
• To provide leadership in research project management: developing sustainable means to ensure that IPAR’s research is quality assured, submitted to rigorous deadlines, and that budgets are properly designed and managed;
• To design, develop and coordinate the implementation of a training program for IPAR researchers in research methods and management that demonstrates sustainable results;
• To provide on the job mentoring and coaching of IPAR research staff in all areas of their work;
• To develop funding proposals and drive the organization’s ability to access new and diverse funding sources;
• To contribute to building the public profile of the organization by creating opportunities to participate in various forms of dialogue with public, not-for-profit, private and donor stakeholders and by public speaking and contributing to print and broadcast media;
• Through the organization, to generate capacity building interventions to increase the quality of evidence-based policy making in Rwanda.

b)Deliverables

The Director of Research will be responsible for the delivery of the following:

• Timely and quality research reports and briefs that inform policy and facilitate decision making in Rwanda
• Detailed strategy to advise and disseminate timely, research reports that informs policy in the Country
• Monthly/ quarterly grant and consultancy proposals for purposes of resource mobilisation
• Annual Capacity building strategy for the research team
• Department’s annual work plan and budget in relation to research programs, consultancy assignments and policy briefs and their implementation plan.
• Quarterly departmental reports on the status of the research undertakings and dissemination.
• Any other task that may be to him/ her by the Executive Director.
  
  
  

c)Profile of the Director of Research

• Highly motivated research professional with at least 10 years relevant experience, in active research Institutions or think-tank.
• At least a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Director of Research in a reputable research or think-tank institution.
• PhD in Economics, Political science, social science, and any other relevant fields from a top-tier university.
• Self-starting and entrepreneurial individual with experience of making policy change happen in governments and/or international institutions with a firm understanding of policy analysis and how to influence the policymaking process
• Record of high quality research output demonstrable by publications in prestigious outlets including high quality journals, policy documents and newspapers
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and the ability and willingness to transfer those skills to others
• Strong and demonstrable research administration and budget management skills and the willingness to transfer those skills to others
• Leadership track record with experience of managing people, mentoring and skills transfer within a multi-disciplinary research environment
• Experience of undertaking a similar role in a policy research institute or think tank – and experience of developing working partnerships with similar bodies locally, regionally and internationally
• Experience of international development, and/or regional research experience.
• Fluency in English, with working knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda.
• Highly numerate, with strong skills in socio-economic and statistical analysis, with expertise in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, STATA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should send a short cover letter and CV to recruitment@ipar-rwanda.org  by 10/03/2023 at 03:00 pm. Short listed candidates will then be interviewed shortly afterwards. Should you have any further questions please send an e-mail on the above e-mail addresses with “Director of Research” in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, 21/02/2023

Eugenia KAYITESI

Executive Director

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