I. ABOUT US

Cogebanque (Compagnie Générale de Banque Plc) is a Rwanda based commercial bank, licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda. It started operations in 1999.

It is one of the fastest growing banks in Rwanda and today has 28 branches, over 600 agents, and 36 atms across the country. These are supported by Mobile banking (USSD on *505# and Mobile App “Cogembank”), Cards (Mastercards & Smart cash) and internet banking delivery channels accessible through different media.

Cogebanque has been serving Rwandan industries for over 22 years with innovative services to its customers and has positively impacted the Rwandan economy.

Cogebanque provides a comprehensive range of products and services targeted at corporate, smes and retail customers.

II. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO WE HAVE FOR YOU?

At Cogebanque we believe our Employees are the bridge to achieving our business development goals and creating sustainable social and economic change in our society. We make it our priority to ensure their growth and comfort while working with the Bank.

Apart from organizing frequent trainings, career building sessions and team building workshops for our Employees, we facilitate you to enjoy our wide range of services and products at favorable terms that ultimately could help you achieve your personal goals.

In the view of the above, Cogebanque Plc is looking External & Internal for inspired innovators, self-driven and highly creative personalities to collaborate with the Bank in taking it to the next level of success. If you feel you have what it takes, we would like to hear from you by applying for the below position/s.

If the position described above speaks to you, send us your application via email at   jobvacancies@cogebank.com by or before 23rd May 2022 marking the subject as “The Job You Are Applying for”. i.e.  “Control Management Principal Sr. Officer”

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY (DCOP)

RWANDA NGURIZA NSHORE ACTIVITY

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public-sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The purpose of the five-year Feed the Future-funded Rwanda Nguriza Nshore project (“Lend so that I may invest”) is to drive rural economic growth through facilitating the emergence of a dynamic agribusiness sector. By alleviating constraints to investment and increasing access to financing, Nguriza Nshore will facilitate the creation and growth of small to medium agribusinesses, as an entry point for broader growth, to provide productive employment for rural populations and reduce poverty. By working with financial institutions, investors, public and private sector business development service providers, and a variety of Government of Rwanda ministries and initiatives, Nguriza Nshore will be the catalyst that strengthens and improves existing public- private platforms that support investment from international, local, bank and non-bank sources, creating a better-functioning finance and investment ecosystem.

PURPOS

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) provides technical management and supports the overall management of the activity. S/he also provides technical expertise in identifying and designing key interventions in the three objectives of the Nguriza Nshore activity. The DCOP works closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to manage the day-to-day operations of the activity. In the absence of the COP, the DCOP assumes responsibility for the activity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The DCOP will have the following primary responsibilities.

• Oversee Nguriza Nshore technical component leads, ensuring communication, continuity and complementarity, and day-to-day management.
• Responsible for the implementation of Objective 1: The capacity of financial institutions to lend to small to medium agribusinesses expanded. Oversee the design and rollout of Nguriza Nshore’s mechanisms to incentivize increased lending and buy down the risk of the first-mover disadvantage associated with development of new products and services tailored for SME clients. This includes working directly with financial institutions and investment entities to develop products and services tailored for SME lending and investment needs.
• The DCOP will work closely with the COP and program senior leadership in the design and continuing iteration of Nguriza Nshore’s Rwanda Catalytic Growth Facility, ensuring the Facility responds to the evolving needs and priorities for growth of the Rwandan entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and mentors Nguriza Nshore technical staff at multiple levels.

REPORTING

The DCOP will report to the COP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or other related field of study such as economics, finance, international development, or agricultural sciences; a master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study is preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in private sector development, engaging with host government partners in order to shape or advocate for policy changes and reform, or SME or agribusiness promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa is desired and experience in SME/agribusiness development is preferred.
• Seven (7) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted private investments, job creation and agribusiness development programs is preferred.
• Experience that demonstrates a solid foundation in and understanding of financial sector development is preferred, including areas such as banking, product and/or financial instrument development, investment management, transaction facilitation, and market development.
• Knowledge of and experience in business development service provision and investor aftercare concepts is desirable.
• Demonstrated, excellent writing and spoken English skills are required. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda as well as in-depth knowledge of the local operating environment in Rwanda is preferred.
• The DCOP’s experience must complement and not perfectly overlap with that of the COP.

LOCATION

Kigali, Rwanda

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates, please send your applications including CV and cover letter to

NgurizaNshore_Recruitment@dai.com

Applications are due by May 20, 2022, 5pm CAT

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Terms of reference

National peace adviser on conflict resolution and mediation

Background

Since 2015, Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda (EEAR) and GIZ/Civil Peace Service (ZFD)

Supported conflict resolution and mediation capacity development in Kigeme,Mugombwa refugee camps and their respective host community. In the frame work of continuation of this support,EEAR is hiring a National Peace Adviser (EFK) for the period from 2021- 2022.

Job Vacancy

National Peace Advisor on conflict resolution and mediation for Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda 

EEAR’s Mission.

God has started Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda to became a blessing and light in Rwanda, therefore we commit ourselves to the fulfillment of the great commission and the great commitment as it’s written in Matthew  22:36-38 and 28:19-20.

EEAR’s Vision.

To see the kingdom of God growing among the Rwandans, being transformed through the gospel of Jesus Christ shining His light, building peace to all nations and developing them holistically.

Key achievements of EEAR from 2015 in Mugombwa, Kigeme, refugee camps and host communities.

Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda has worked in different aspects which includes:

Training on conflict resolution and mediation for leaders from Kigeme, Mugombwa camps and host community, training of trainers, awareness of conflicts that needed the involvement of the population peace choir composes the refugees and the host community ambassadors from Kigeme camps and the host community was initiated where they spread peace messages through songs for fighting against stereotype and prejudice.

The conflict resolution structure that shows to the population where to go when they have conflicts in Kigeme camp was strengthen. Conflict resolution and mediation module that is uses during EEAR trainings. In Mugombwa, the mediation center was built as safe place for trainings and mediation session in for refugees and people from host community. Peace ambassadors were selected as key persons to mediate conflicts and to train other leaders in Kigeme,  Mugombwa and host communities. Peace dialogue platform was initiated by EEAR in Kigeme and Mugombwa, where leaders from camps and host community come together to identify different conflicts between two communities and find solutions together. Every year, the international peace day celebration is organized by EEAR through Peace Ambassadors. EEAR has the Digital library known as Ideas Box in Mugombwa camp where youth and adult are using the knowledge they gain for building peace and solving conflicts in non-violence ways in camps and host community.

The EEAR will perform the following responsibilities and tasks:

A. Responsibilities:

• Support quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of established conflicts resolution, mediation and dialogue mechanisms in Kigeme and Mugombwa refugee camps and host communities.
• Capacity development for EEAR  trained facilitators in conflict resolution techniques and mediation
• Network with key actors and experts in conflicts resolution and mediation
• Knowledge management of EEAR experience and expertise in conflict resolution and mediation
• Ensure maintenance and safety of EEAR training and mediation centre

B. Tasks

• Develop EEAR annual action plan with its corresponding budget
• Monitor and evaluate trainings organized by EEAR trained facilitators and adjust training modules accordingly.
• Organize and follow up of peace activities with leaders in the field
• Coordinate and supervise different dialogue with key persons working with EEAR in camps and host community.
• Report EEAR activities in camps and host communities
• Supervise and coaching selected trainers while conducting trainings on conflict resolution and mediation.
• Supervise and coaching of peace ambassadors on mediation and conflicts resolution mechanisms
• Update conflict resolution module
• Update regularly  the list of peace ambassadors and continue to initiate new ones
• Attend different meetings related to peace work
  
  
  

C. Required qualifications

Qualifications and professional experience

• Masters degree in Social Science , Pedagogy, Peace Studies

• Proven knowledge of methods of conflicts resolution and transformation including mediation

• Proven knowledge of monitoring the impact of peace work

• At least five (5) years  of professional experience in participatory training facilitation

• At  least (2) years of experience in project management

• At least (3) years experience as a trainer of peace building methods, with a focus on community mediators.

Other knowledge, additional competences

Fluent written and oral knowledge of Kinyarwanda, French and English, knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset!

• Knowledge of do no harm
• Ability to operate Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Knowledge of experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation of capacity development activities
• Knowledge of experience in mediation techniques

Highly valued:

• Knowledge of experience in working with refugee populations
• Direct experience in humanitarian work
• Knowledge of experience in  working with peace organizations
• Being a good team player

The position is based in Southern Province of Rwanda (Kigeme camp which is located in Nyamagabe District and Mugombwa camp located in Gisagara District). The position requires a high degree of self-management

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until latest 23th May 2022 5 PM, at the reception office of Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda in Kagarama Sector, Kicukiro District or E-mail to eearwandaym@gmail.com .

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda (Evangelical Friends Church of Rwanda) Office, KK15 Rd, 71

St 17, P.O Box 2477 or 1689 Kigali, Rwanda.

Done at Kigali on May 13, 2022

Rev. Mupenda Aaron

Legal Representative of EEAR

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a Pan-African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 13 African countries and boasts a rich heritage of 175 years. The primary listing of Old Mutual Limited, which comprises the East Africa business – UAP Old Mutual Group, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is a milestone the business attained in June 2018, with Secondary listings in Zimbabwe, Namibia & Malawi.

The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The Group is one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. It currently operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda. UAP Old Mutual offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Savings and Banking, as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The Group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with a qualified, experienced and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The position’s details are outlined below:

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for Underwriting and processing medical business within Company guidelines.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Apply standard rates, calculate premiums, and underwrite new, renewal business, endorsements, and cancellations.
• Prepare renewal terms for corporate business in time and ensure close and tactical follow up to renew the businesses of renewal letters and follow up.
• Prepare premium invoices and ensure timely premium collection as per the credit policy.
• Follow up on debt collection and reporting
• Ensure accurate benefits set up and membership maintenance in the system.
• Ensure timely scheme performance reporting as per SLA’s with clients and intermediaries and attend scheme performance review meetings as per set guidelines.
• Ensures that systems and procedures covering underwriting operations are adhered to and supervises the Underwriting Assistants to ensure quality and timely service
• Works closely with field marketing staff/agents, brokers to develop and maintain positive business partnerships
• Liaison with brokers/agents and direct clients to verify information, explain and interpret coverage.
• Preparation of member guides and underwriting summaries.
• Generate utilization reports, member statements, and loss ratio trends.
• Ensure compliance with standards of service/Customer service charter in all underwriting operations.
• Enforces the no – credit policy and ensures that premiums are up to date for section accounts through timely collection of premiums.
  
  
  

Academic/Professional Qualifications; experience; skills and competencies

• University degree in statistics or business-related course
• Basic Insurance qualification
• Minimum Experience of 1 year
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Good assessment and analytical skills
• Knowledge in medical risk assessment.

Please visit our careers page through: https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/job/Kigali/Assistant-Underwriter-Medical_JR-23741

Interested candidate are requested to submit their applications by 5:00 PM 19th May 2022.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Old Mutual Limited (OML) is a Pan-African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 13 African countries and boasts a rich heritage of 175 years. The primary listing of Old Mutual Limited, which comprises the East Africa business – UAP Old Mutual Group, on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is a milestone the business attained in June 2018, with Secondary listings in Zimbabwe, Namibia & Malawi.

The UAP Old Mutual Group comprises three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The Group is one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. It currently operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda. UAP Old Mutual offers customers a comprehensive and enhanced range of financial services which include Investment, Insurance, Savings and Banking, as well as a wider and more accessible distribution network. The Group also offers broad career growth prospects for employees. It therefore wishes to fill the below vacant position with a qualified, experienced and talented individual to strengthen its portfolio as a Pan – African Financial Services Group. The position’s details are outlined below:

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to provide quality underwriting outcomes for the Commercial/Personal lines underwriting function through effectively maintaining underwriting standards and providing quality client and broker service. Must be multi skilled with the ability to mentor and train Assistant underwriters and have high technical knowledge.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Academic/Professional Qualifications; experience; skills and competencies

• University degree in statistics or business-related course
• Basic Insurance qualification
• Minimum Experience of 3 years
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Good assessment and analytical skills
• Knowledge in medical risk assessment.
• Honesty and integrity
• Good interpersonal and relations skills
• Thorough understanding of policy covers/wordings and their interpretation as pertaining to claims

Please visit our careers page through: https://oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Old_Mutual_Careers/job/Kigali/Underwriter—Medical_JR-23742

Interested candidate are requested to submit their applications by 5:00 PM 19th May 2022.

Applicants must possess or be in the process of applying for a POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE as at the time of making an application.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB OFFER

Century Food-Tech Ltd is registered company in Rwanda, engaged in the business of Sales and Distribution of Food Industry Chemical, Ingredient and Food Industry Equipment.

Position: Technical Sales Representative

Organization: CENTURY FOOD TECH LTD
Location: Muhima –  Kigali, Century Food Tech  Ltd  Head Office – Rwanda

The Technical Sales Representative will act as liaison between the company sales team and clients, providing information, service, maintenance, and repairs related to purchased products or equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishing the technical needs of the customer and suggesting appropriate products.

• Acts as liaison to coordinate information and service between the end user of a product and the sales representatives in the selling organization.
• Works with end users to install, inspect, maintain, operate, and/or repair equipment.
• Oversees and facilitates the delivery and installation of products.
• Answers inquiries and questions from customers related to ongoing use of products, maintenance requirements, operations, and other related information.
• Travels to locations to inspect, service.
• Explaining complex technical information to customers in a way that is easily understandable.
• Following up with customers and resolving any issues that may arise.

• Keeping customers informed about new technological products.
• Compiling proposals and reports related to technical products.
• Ensuring that sales targets are consistently met.
• Reporting to management about sales made.
• Updating records of customer communications and contact information.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Requirements and Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree in Food science and technology, Dairy technology, Chemistry, Biology or Veterinary.
• A minimum of  2 years of sales or marketing experience.
• Have a developed teamwork spirit; Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written;
• Attitude for persuasion and negotiation, Ability to create and deliver client presentations;
• Ability to meet and/or exceed monthly and quarterly sales target.
• Mastering Kinyarwanda language;
• Having good English and French speaking and writing skills;
• Technical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of how the company products work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to identify and follow up on leads.
• Exceptional skills in selling products and closing deals.
• Knowledge of sales promotion techniques.
• Excellent presentation skills and a professional appearance.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Contract: 1Year renewable

Probation: 3 Months

How to apply:

Interested candidates  are requested to submit their application letter ,CV ,Certified Certificates and other relevant documents  not later than 20th May 2022 electronically only to the following e-mail address: career@centuryfood.rw with mention “Technical Sales Representative“ 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.

Done in Kigali on April 12^rd , 2022

MUHATSI Cossam

Executive Director

Regional Auditor

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations in World Vision (WV) Rwanda. This will be done by using a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes in World Vision Rwanda.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the Annual Planning process: contribute to the preparation of the annual audit plan as will be directed by the Regional Audit Manager (RAM).

• Active engagement with senior management staff within the National Office in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of assigned audits.

• Ensure the preparation of pre – audit information and coordinate receipt of information from the auditees before the fieldwork.

• Pro-active approach in collecting relevant information for good business understanding.

• Conduct detailed risk-based audit work and document findings of all allocated assignments within prescribed Audit Plan time lines.

• Provide reliable, audit evidence supported by trend analysis and data analytics.

• Provide role of Advisor to Senior Leadership in absence of/ as may be delegated from time to time by Regional Senior Internal Auditor (RSIA) or RAM.

• Influence Senior leadership in making informed decisions to promote accountability and internal controls.

• Review follow up evidence of implementation of audit findings as per auditee “audit implementation plan’’ to ensure audit matters arising are fully resolved.

• Ensure WV Global Internal Audit (GIA) quality standards are maintained, which includes but is not limited to:

• Provide timely audit binder setup and technical execution of audits (planning to completion) in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) system.

• Develop and submit timely audit work and draft findings to Regional Senior Internal Auditor (RSIA) for review

• Ensure timely resolution of audit review feedback from RSIA

• Conclude at least 90% of audit deliverables before the Regional Audit Manager/RSIA field review date.

• Share audit draft findings submitted for review within set GRC system time lines.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Professional audit certifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA) finalized or in advanced stage of certification process.

• Must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new regulations; where there may not always be a readily apparent solution

• Excellent presentation, analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills

• Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices as always considered

• Perform all assigned audit duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research and communications skills.

• Must have prior working experience in audit (Public or private) of not less than three years in a recognized organization, two of which should be at a senior supervisory level. Experience in accredited audit firms and/or in a Non-Governmental organization will be an added advantage.

• Proven experience in Risk Based Auditing

• Exposure  to various accounting systems

 License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:

If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.

• University degree in Commerce- Accounting/Business Management/Finance.

• Be a qualified CPA or ACCA with an up-to-date membership status.

• CIA certification – finalized or in progress.

• Good command of the English and French Language- written and communication skills in particular.

How to apply

Interested candidates should click the Apply button below to send their applications not later than 27th May 2022

Job Description

Perform daily duties of the Cell administration and monitor the administration of Villages and produce reports thereof;
Follow up, in collaboration with relevant organs, on the security of people and their property in the Cell;
Coordinate community development and citizen participation activities, mobilize the local population on government policies and programs and implement decisions by higher authorities and or the Cell Consultative Council;
Render services provided at the cell level as per the law, and receive and solve or channel issues affecting citizens and provide them with a feedback;
Serve as a minutes taker to the Cell Consultative Committee meetings, monitor all activities of Land Committees, and serve as a nonprofessional bailiff at the Cell level;
Supervise the collection and consolidation of data on specific public (policy) issues at Cell level, and manage the finances and assets of the Cell.

Job Description

Collect and consolidate data on specific public (policy) issues pertaining to socio-economic development and record data about death and birth across the Cell;
Identify socio-economic development needs at the Cell level and accordingly advise on response measures;
Elaborate, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Cell, programs of community works;
Supervise the execution of community development and citizen participation activities across the Cell and produce consolidated reports thereof;
Prepare documents to be signed by the Executive Secretary of the Cell and assist him/her in the production of the Cell’s activities performance reports.
Facilitate gathering data related to the employment status within the cell

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 percent 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 success of the One Acre Fund model has resulted in an operation that started by serving approximately 30 farmers in 2007 to more than 750,000 farmers in 2020. One Acre Fund believes that this can be replicated within the coffee sector in collaboration with the important coffee sector partners in Rwanda.

The Coffee Field Supervisor will manage a group of Coffee Field Officers in a specific region. You will contribute in making coffee farmers more prosperous by making Coffee Field Officers (FOs) more impactful. You will do this by:

• Performance Management – making sure the right work is getting done and to an acceptable standard by the Coffee FOs.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the Coffee Field Officers (FOs)
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGE COFFEE FIELD OFFICERS (FOS)

• Manage Coffee FOs’ performance and build their capacity so that they can help coffee farmers become more prosperous.
• Mentor Coffee FOs to build role-specific skills and deliver team training such as Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for coffee.
• Build a team of Coffee FOs who feel supported and empowered by giving relevant performance development feedback.

Work Planning & Prioritization

• Establish weekly performance targets, create a viable work plan for Coffee FOs, and hold them accountable.
• Ensure that data such as Coffee FOs performance targets tracking tools are reported, recorded, and analyzed properly.
• Help Coffee FOs prioritize their different activities and ensure their work plans contain all necessary follow-up activities for the week.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent TUBURA externally to partner- Coffee Washing Stations and local authorities.
• Make suggestions for new expansion, strategies and skills to ensure bringing accurate information in the field.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest 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:

• Degree in Agronomy or other relevant agricultural studies.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee agronomy with 3 years of field experience.
• 1+ years of people management and developing junior staff – experience managing remote teams.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with other teams.
• Passion for capacity building and investing in others.
• Focused priorities, innovativeness, and sound planning skills.
• Language: Kinyarwanda and English.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Karongi or Huye, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline:10 June 2022

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, color, 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.

Kanda hano usome iyi gahunda kurubuga rw`Akarere ka Nyagatare

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular positions.

Position: Branch accounts officer,

Job location: Out of Kigali 

Gender: Only Female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Gross salary range: Rwf 227,076 Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.   

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Branch Accounts Officer: 

• To record the cash of all programs in the daily collection registers and preserve in the file by    preparing necessary voucher with sign.
• To prepare the list of expected cash collection and disbursement every morning by discussing with the branch manager and local head of related programs and then withdraw necessary cash from bank.

• Make sure that there is no excess cash in hand or bank and dispatch excess funds to the Country office.

• To ensure all collections made are deposited in the office fund.
• To ensure that the loan is being disbursed to the real loan at the presence of the local supervisor of related program while disbursing loans.
• To reimburse bills after verifying the authenticity of the transaction with the approval of Supervisor of all programs
• To calculate the total of daily collections, register and compare it with the cash ledger at the end of the day.
• Recording the daily loan disbursement, collection & savings including all other cash transactions and report as required by the program authorities.
• Deposit the surplus amount in the bank at the end of each day.
• Complete daily activities in time and maintain files properly.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Writing and reporting skills in English
• Computer skills.

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience: Experiences of working as Accountant in any Microfinance/financial Institution will be given preference.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational grades, years of experience, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net,

The subject should be the position you have applied for. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be called for interview. 

Application deadline: 12th June 2022

Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the SPIU Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leading or overseeing the implementation of institution plans and reporting on progress.
• Prepare closing out activities with designated project teams including impact assessments, project completion reports of transport infrastructures and services throughout the entire lifecycle
• Prepare RTDA activities/projects progress reports (Weekly, Quarterly, annual);
• Coordinate the institution’s Monitoring and Evaluation system and upgrade regularly with the aim of providing early warning and response mechanism to enable the institution to deliver on its mandate
• Develop the institution’s data source for strengthening institution information-based performance assessment and evaluation;
• Engage with stakeholders to have a smooth implementation of the institution’s mandate and public account.
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder and beneficiary groups in M&E activities.
• Prepare progress reports and guide staff in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats, time schedules and ensuring their timely submission.
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Work Plan and budgets, ensure, these are aligned with project strategy and other key national planning flagship documents
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the Financial Management Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Performing financial functions related to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis and presentation of different project’s financial operations.
• Recommend measures for developing efficient resources and procedures, while providing strategic recommendations for specific financial problems or situations;
• Advise and interpret financial data of different projects of RTDA; and deal with third parties, such as vendors, customers and other financial institutions.
• Prepare financial reports and keep all accounting documents in a safe and orderly manner;
• Certify annually the inventory and depreciation of RTDA assets and ensure proper and up to date recording of all financial transactions;
• Perform all accounting functions of RTDA in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Prepare financial statements that may include monthly and annual accounts based upon the financial information that is compiled and analysed;
• Prepare financial management reports that include accurate quarterly and year-end closing documents including adherence to reporting timelines;
• Examine and maintain the financial records of the projects in connection with taxation and government regulations.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Job Description

Reporting channel: reports to the SPIU Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage, execute and coordinate tasks related to the budgeting, financial management and programming for RTDA.
• Undertake measures in the preparation of the RTDA annual budget, budget execution and control, accounting of financial transactions;
• Extend technical assistance to other offices on matters related to financial management;
• Undertake operations relative to budget execution and control;
• Lead financial planning and related on-going advice for the chief executive and senior management;
• Guide and supervise formulation of financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board;
• Control all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems; and
• Prepare physical reports of financial operations for management guidance and as required by management;
• Prepare and submit financial reports to management and other government offices and agencies authorized to receive such report;
• Establish proper signing and approval of disbursement vouchers and ensures that required documents are properly attached;
• Maintain proper Cash records and prepare reports in accordance with the existing rules and regulations;
• Prepare annual accounts and ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs;
• Support the RTDA in obtaining clean audit
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the SPIUC/ RTDA Management

Administrative Assistant 

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI- 2022-024

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant position. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and is available to start immediately.

Duties: The Administrative Assistant oversees, directs, and executes all administrative functions and responsibilities for the U.S. Embassy’s Medical Unit as assigned by the Medical Provider. The Administrative Assistant acts as a liaison and facilitator between the Medical Unit staff, officers from different sections of the embassy, family members, Locally Employed Staff, personnel from other U.S. Government agencies and regional embassies, and medical, nursing, and ancillary health services within the local community. The Administrative Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Foreign Service Medical Provider.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 26, 2022.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Gynecologic-oncologist for PIH-IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serve as the Gynecologic oncology team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital as well as provide support to the general gynecology department of Butaro District Hospital (BDH). This individual will play a key role in programmatic implementation at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including a) Establishment of a gynecological- oncology department at Butaro hospital, b) Training and mentoring of both the Butaro general obstetrician and gynecologists and medical students/trainees rotating in the department, c) Cancer advocacy, d) design and implementation of various quality of care improvement initiatives and the development of SOPs. Candidates with experience and interest in clinical and/or implementation research are also desired.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. Clinical responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and follow the operation theatre admissions criteria, guidelines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Center, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics
• To provide high-level surgical care for women presenting at BDH with gynecological malignancies.
• At least once a week do outpatient consultations.
• Provide consultation support to other general gynecologists in the hospital
• To expand the scope of cancer surgeries available at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
• To perform staging of cervical Cancer patients at the hospital.
• To design and lead quality improvement projects related to gynecological oncology at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
• To liaise with the Oncology program in order tin order to effectively provide gyne oncological surgical care.
• To ensure that gyn- oncological surgical patient care at Butaro is in line with accreditation standards of the hospital.
• To work closely with the oncology team for triage of gyn oncological cases.
• To ensure close follow up of patients in post-operative wards.
• To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients who require multimodality therapy not available at Butaro are able to receive care in referral institutions in addition to surgery at Butaro.
• To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients not treated at Butaro, are able to receive care in referral institutions.
• To work closely with hospital pharmacist to ensure consistence in supply chain of surgical commodities.

2. Teaching and mentoring

1. 1. To lead teaching activities in gynecology and oncology related surgeries at Butaro Hospital.
   2. To participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and oncology teaching activities
   3. To provide continuous medical education to general practitioners and other relevant hospital staff.
   4. To lead medical student gynecology curriculum development and supervise clerkships in collaboration with UGHE.
      
      
      

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration: 
   • Work collaboratively with other oncology team members and the Hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.
   • Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.
   • Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.
2. Support the surgery nursing leadership: 
   • Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   • Work with surgery nurse leadership to ensure safety on surgical wards and the operating room, develop, and implement various SOP.
     
     
     
3. Support an accurate and robust electronic medical record by working collaboratively with the health informatics team: 
   • Active participation in the process of expanding Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to surgery care in the hospital.
   • Lead the review of surgery forms for integration in to EMR.
   • Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
   • Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among surgery patients.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Receive ongoing mentorship from in country and  Boston-based cancer expert team
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)
  
  
  

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical Degree with a master of medicine in gynecology and obstetrics and a specialization in gyne- oncology surgery and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients with gynecology malignancies.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy essential.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoTrDjfw0

 Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Surgical Oncologist, PIH-IMB Oncology program

Reporting to (PIH): IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serve as the surgical team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. This individual will play a key role in programmatic implementation at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including a) expansion of available cancer surgical services available at Butaro, b) training and mentoring of both the Butaro clinical team and medical students/trainees, c) cancer advocacy, d) design and implementation of various quality of care improvement initiatives and the development of SOPs. Candidates with experience and interest in clinical and/or implementation research are also desired.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. Clinical responsibilities
   • Develop, implement, and follow the operation theatre admissions criteria, guidelines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Center, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics
   • To provide high-level surgical care for the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To expand the scope of cancer surgeries available at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To supervise all surgical activities at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To lead the provision of surgical clinical services at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To direct the surgical quality improvement program at the Butaro District Hospital and Cancer Center.
   • To liaise with the Oncology program in order tin order to effectively provide surgical oncology care.
   • To ensure that surgical patient care at Butaro is in line with accreditation standards of the hospital.
   • To work closely with the oncology team for triage of surgical cases.
   • To ensure close follow up of patients in post-operative wards.
   • To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients who require multimodality therapy not available at Butaro are able to receive care in referral institutions in addition to surgery at Butaro.
   • To liaise with teaching hospitals to ensure that patients not treated at Butaro, are able to receive care in referral institutions.
   • To work closely with hospital pharmacist to ensure consistence in supply chain of surgical commodities.
2. Teaching and mentoring
   • To lead teaching activities in general surgery and oncology related surgeries at Butaro Hospital.
   • To participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and oncology teaching activities
   • To provide continuous medical education to general practitioners and other relevant hospital staff.
   • To lead medical student surgery curriculum development and supervise clerkships in collaboration with UGHE.
     
     
     

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration:
   • Work collaboratively with other oncology team members and the Hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.
   • Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.
   • Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.
2. Support the surgery nursing leadership:
   • Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   • Work with surgery nurse leadership to ensure safety on surgical wards and the operating room, develop, and implement various SOP.
3. Support an accurate and robust electronic medical record by working collaboratively with the health informatics team:
   • Active participation in the process of expanding Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to surgery care in the hospital.
   • Lead the review of surgery forms for integration in to EMR.
   • Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
   • Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among surgery patients.

Professional development:

• Receive ongoing mentorship from Boston-based cancer expert team
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)
  
  
  

Ideal Attributes for the position: 

• Medical Degree with a master of medicine in general surgery and a specialization in surgical oncology and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy essential.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.

• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo9rDjfwg

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Pediatric- Oncologist PIH/IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: This role will serve as clinical team lead in caring for pediatric cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. Will also play a key role in programmatic implementation of Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including training and mentoring of Butaro medical team and medical students from University of global health equity (UGHE). Will be expected to participate in activities targeting increased access to medicines and consumables, Oncology care documentations, Oncology care advocacy and implementing quality improvements and research and in developments, use and compliance to care SOPs.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. With input from Boston-based and other cancer expert partner team:
   1. Lead direct clinical care, for hospitalized Butaro or other partner location pediatric oncology patients including rounding at least 3 days a week in the Cancer ward
   2. Oversee and participate in the outpatient pediatric oncology patients care at Butaro and any other partner oncology Clinic such as the SHARED clinic at Rwanda Military Hospital.
   3. Provide general pediatric clinical care for both cancer or non-cancer medical conditions.
   4. Will serve as lead pediatric oncologist for in/out patient and pediatric cancer patients being referred to Butaro from outside facilities.
   5. Actively participate in the teaching of University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) students and other trainees from collaborating institutions.
   6. Provide CME/CPD training and bedside mentoring to general physicians, medical students, nurses at Butaro hospital.
   7. Participate in national oncology training programs and Oncology related Improvements.
   8. Contribute to supporting expansion and improvements in radiotherapy or other complementary cancer care modalities including referral system and documentation.
      
      
      

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Drive quality improvements in general pediatric care including general administration:

• Work collaboratively with other pediatricians and the hospital clinic services Teams like Head of clinical services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of pediatric cancer care services at BCCOE.
• Participate in addressing logistical gaps in optimal pediatric oncology care.
• Work with all stakeholders towards Clinical Care decision-making for both Butaro Hospital based and transfers of pediatric cancer patients elsewhere including for radiotherapy to Rwanda Military Hospital and outside the country.
• Actively participate in achieving PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plan KPIs especially in cancer Program developments, quality improvement, and expansion of oncology formulary.

2. Support the oncology nurse educators and oncology instructor:

1. • Supervise and periodically review patient chart audit process to improve care.
   • Ensure and promote time, accurate and complete medical record documentationn.
   • Work with oncology nurse educators and oncology instructors to ensure safety of chemotherapy and continuous professional education of nurses.

3. Support the health informatics team:

• Actively participate in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) inpatient point care processes
• Lead the review of oncology EMR forms and completeness of patient data.
• Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
• Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among pediatric oncology patients.

4. Embody Compassionate Social Justice care for the Vulnerable

• Look out for and support the removal of social/economic barriers to care
• Ensure Patents are care for with dignity and Compassion

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The person in this role will continue to

• Receive mentorship from pediatric oncology experts from partners institutions.
• Receive programmatic mentorship and support of IMB DPD and Oncology Program leads
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)
• Continuous Professional Capacity Building
  
  
  

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical degree and specialization in pediatrics. Advanced pediatric  oncology training and/or demonstrated pediatric cancer patient care experience will be strong considered
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of pediatric cancer care at Butaro cancer center and among Vulnerable Patient populations
• Have a clear understanding and upholds principles of equity in health care and provision of cancer care in resources limited settings.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Show strong management, communication, mentoring, and teaching and leadership skills.

• Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.

• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo4rDjfwb

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Medical oncologist, PIH/IMB Oncology program

Reporting to: PIH/IMB-District Program Director/Burera

Summary of role: Serves as clinical team lead in provision of care for cancer patients at Butaro Hospital. Also plays a key role in programmatic implementation of Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence including training and mentoring of Butaro team and medical students from University of global health equity (UGHE), access to medicines and consumables, documentation and advocacy and implementing quality of care improvements and developments and application of SOPs.

Specific Responsibilities: 

CLINICAL & TEACHING/MENTORING

1. With input from Boston-based cancer expert team:

a. Provide direct clinical care, for hospitalized Butaro adult oncology patients. This includes rounding at least 3 days a week in the Cancer ward and leading management of these patients

b. Oversee care of outpatient adult oncology patients seen at Butaro oncology Clinic, at least 1 day a week, including precepting general physicians and medical students.

c. Provide input to other general physicians on the management of patients with cancer or who are suspected to have cancer managed in other wards and clinics.

d. Serve as lead accepting physician for adult cancer patients being referred to Butaro from outside facilities

e. Provide CME/CPD training and bedside mentoring to general physicians, medical students, nurses at Butaro hospital.

f. Participate in national oncology training programs as time allows.

g. Lead the radiotherapy referral system and its ongoing capacity building efforts and documentation.

ADMIN & PROGRAMMATIC 

1. Facilitate quality improvement and assist with general administration:

a. Work collaboratively with other oncologists and the hospital Director of clinic services, Chief of Nursing, Head of Pharmacy, and Head of Lab to ensure proper and harmonized delivery of cancer care services at BCCOE.

b. Contribute to addressing of logistical issues regarding Oncology patient care that arise.

c. Organize decision making around and keep track of transfers of cancer patients to referral facilities in Rwanda and for radiotherapy to Rwanda Military Hospital contribute to transfer decision making for adult cancer patients.

d. Actively participate in the implementation of PIH-IMB oncology 5 years strategic plans especially on aspects related to cancer Programmatic developments, quality improvement, expansion of oncology formulary.

2. Support the oncology nurse educators and oncology instructor:

1. 1. Supervise the chart audit process to improve care.
   2. Ensure proper documentation and completeness of patient data.
   3. Work with oncology nurse educators and oncology instructors to ensure safety of chemotherapy and continuous professional education of nurses.

3. Support the health informatics team:

• Active participation in the process of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) inpatient point care.
• Lead the review of oncology EMR forms and completeness of patient data.
• Participate in data quality assessment meetings.
• Contribute to the efforts to reduce lost to follow up among oncology patients.
  
  
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Receive mentorship from Boston-based cancer expert team and Oncology Program Officer
• Receive programmatic mentorship and exposure, with support of IMB District Program Director
• Participate in oncology research activities, and have access to the research mentorship and supports available at PIH/IMB
• Special consideration for attending national and international cancer-related conferences/meetings (available as budget allows)

IDEAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION: 

• Medical Degree and specialization in medical oncology or clinical oncology and demonstrated experience in caring for cancer patients.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in cancer care.
• Highly motivated to play a key role in the advancement of cancer care at Butaro cancer center.
• Understands and upholds principles of equity in health care and alignment with national priorities in provision of cancer care in Rwanda.
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple administrative and clinical tasks simultaneously.
• Strong management, communication, mentoring, teaching and leadership skills. Ability to work well with diverse team.
• Ability to work and live in rural places.
• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu, Ubupfura, Ubwubahane, Ubunyangamugayo, Ubumwe, Agaciro, Kugira ishyaka;
• At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your applications: CV and application letter (in M.s Word or PDF format) to: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoXrDjfw4

Applications should be submitted not later than 25 May 2022