Senior Clinician: Student mental health and wellbeing – Capacity Building

Overview

Solid Minds is a private, independent outpatient mental health clinic located in Kigali, Rwanda licensed by the Ministry of Health.  We provide excellent, evidence-based psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and children.  We also have employee assistance programmes, offer capacity building, consultation, training and supervision, as well as deliver student wellness programmes with universities.

We are starting a new and exciting 3-year project that will promote mental health and wellness for university students on a Scholarship Programme at a number of universities across Africa.

This programme aims to:

• Build capacity of up to 15 African-based Educational Institutions through a tailor made programme to improve awareness of mental health issues and identify students at high risk.
• Reduce stigma and increase knowledge among the student and alumni community by developing a range of online resources as well as recorded or live webinars/workshops throughout each year of the programme.
• Provide individual counselling and evidence-based interventions for up to 30 university students per year within Rwanda.

We are looking for a Senior Clinician who will be leading the capacity building strategy and championing cultural sensitivity across our team and our activities. The right person will be eager to make a difference in the lives of African students and contribute to the success of this programme.

Job Purpose

The Senior Clinician will head up the capacity building efforts within our new programme with the goal of improving the mental health services offered by our educational partner organisations. The Senior Clinician will also participate in overall programme delivery and development to ensure that the goals are met within the given timeframe.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Capacity Building Programme

• You will Lead the capacity-building strategy with our educational partner organisations and provide capacity building trainings
• You will actively participate in programme delivery and development to ensure that the programme goals are met within the given timeframe
• You will oversee the communication with educational partner organisations in partnership with the other Senior Clinicians
• You will develop and implement a needs and strengths assessment with our partners and provide guidance and supervision as they build and/or grow  programmes
• You will contribute to the development and implementation of training sessions for educational partner organisations
• You will contribute to programme reporting procedures
• You will monitor and track results and outcomes of the programme in partnership with the Monitoring & Evaluation Project Officer
• You will participate in regular team meetings and report directly to the Programme Co-Directors

Literature review

• You will conduct a comprehensive review of literature on the design and implementation of university mental health programs
• You will map and expand our network of experts in the field of university mental health to get their perspectives with a critical eye

Direct Services

• You will support the implementation of a model to identify and manage risk in partnership with the Project Manager and under the lead of the other Senior Clinician
• You will carry a mixed caseload of up to 10 individual clients providing excellent evidence-based treatment and timely documentation
• You will research culturally sensitive measures to evaluate clinical improvement
• You will participate in peer supervision groups, as well as individual supervision sessions to reflect and build on clinical skills.

Clinical Team

• You will facilitate reflective groups on cultural sensitivity for the clinical team
• You will facilitate or organise professional development sessions for the clinical team, including peer-led sessions
• You will potentially manage and supervise a Programme Fellow, assigning appropriate activities and duties

You will contribute to the health and growth of Solid Minds as an organisation

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in psychology or mental health related field
• Licensed counsellor or psychotherapist
• At least 10 years of experience in clinical work with supervision
• At least 5 years of mental health curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation ideally for capacity building purposes
• Experience working with African students and universities
• Experienced trainer
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French
• Ability to evaluate and manage clinical risk
• Ability and experience to conduct meetings and other job tasks via online platforms
• Sensitivity and understanding of diversity: culture, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills: clear and effective communication style, emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, people management skills, integration management skills, group facilitation skills
• Skilled in giving and receiving feedback
• Creativity and adapting capacity building approaches to the needs and resources of the client
• Systemic approach
• Experience in supervision and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in student mental health support in universities or in educational organisations
• Experience working with vulnerable groups especially refugee and disability populations
• Trained and certified in the latest trauma interventions (e.g. EMDR, IFS, TRE, Somatic approaches, etc.)
• Experience supervising other clinicians
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or research (e.g. data collection and management)
• Additional language abilities (e.g. Swahili, Kinyarwanda, French)
• Solution oriented, self-directed and pro-active

 Why Join the Team?

• Beside a competitive salary including other benefits, we also offer an excellent and flexible working atmosphere
• A supportive environment where we support our employees personal and professional growth
• 3-year contract

To Apply

Please submit a letter of interest and a detailed CV here. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications and experience as well as at least two professional references. You must also have the authorisation to work in East Africa to apply. Should you have any inquiries, please reach out to us at info@solidminds.rw. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 4th, 2021. Please note we will only be contacting those who will be moving to the next steps.

Mango Telecom Ltd is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing advanced information and Communication Technology based on providing very affordable and high-quality 4G LTE and Fiber internet. Mango Telecom Ltd is leading 4G Internet service provider and has evolved into a full-range Internet and business solutions providing .

AVAILABLE POSITION: B2B Employees or (Business developer)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 5 [Five].

DIVISION: Business development.

REPORT TO: Department Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Interacting with different big institutions (Public and Private) to introduce company’s products and sales.
• Building good relationship with existing and new clients and setting strategies for clients’ retaining.
• Identify new opportunities to meet sales and financial targets.
• Present, promote, and sell products and services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing and new potential customers to meet their needs.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Work to achieve agreed upon sales‘target and outcome with schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other department
• Analyze market potential, track sales, and status report.
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Continuously improve through feedback and cooperation with finance team.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer’s needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have Proven Experience of 3 years working as sales representative or B2B sales staff in recognized institutions.
• Bachelor degree in marketing, business administration, or in any other related field of study.
• Communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Commitment to Excellent customer service.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Prioritizing ,time management, and organization skills
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback and ability to create and deliver presentations to the audience needs
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings with prospective customers

The interested Candidates should send their updated CV in Mango telecom HR department though this email: aphro.isingizwe@mangotelecom.rw

Deadline for application on 20-2-2022 only selected candidates will be contacted by Phone Call.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE

1. BACKGROUND 

The Rwandan Organization of Professional Counselors ARCT – Ruhuka  is a National Nonprofit making Organization , formed in April 30^th 1998, and officially registered under the Ministerial Decree No.97/11 on 28 July, 2004 and registered by Rwanda Governance Board  (RGB).  The organization was started to support survivors of psychological trauma, through integrated and holistic services for prevention, care, and healing to facilitate recovery for sustainable unity and reconciliation, peace, and development.

Our mission: is to lead the development and application of innovative psychosocial approaches to mental health services and strengthen professional capacity in understanding, treating, and preventing mental health problems for sustainable development.

Our Vision: ARCT-Ruhuka envisages a Rwanda where all people have access to integrated mental health services.

ARCT-RUHUKA operates countrywide and intervenes in the field of Mental health and psychosocial support that contributes directly to building peace at individual, family, and community levels .

In partnership and with funding from  Trocaire Rwanda under Women empowerment program ,  ARCT-Ruhuka is  implementing the final year (2017-2022) of  Indatwa project in the 4 sectors of Base and Cyungo in Rulindo district;  Janja and Mataba of Gakenke district that contributes to prevention of Family conflicts and Gender Based Violence (GBV) and response at community level through Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The interventions will then continue in other districts in the following years.

POSITION: Project Field Coordinator  

The purpose of the position is overall implementation and day-to-day management, monitoring, and evaluation of  “INDATWA Project” in the areas of operation to achieve its goal.

Job Title:Project Field Coordinator

Reports to:Program  Manager (PM)

Duty Station:  Field based (In one of the districts of operation)

1.1. Key Duties: Under the supervision of ARCT-Ruhuka Program Manager, the Project field Cordinator will be responsible for the following:

 Responsibilities:

• Work as the contact person for “INDATWA Project” in the districts of operation
• Coordinate project activities across the assigned districts of operation
• Overall day to day planning, management, implementation, and Coordination of project activities
• Develop a detailed project implementation /work plan and provide professional progress reports including;   weekly, monthly quarterly, and annual Plans and Reports.
• Carry out Psychosocial training needs assessment to identify existing gaps for building capacities and appropriate interventions.
• Organize and conduct training of Community Psychosocial Workers,
• Provide Clinical Supervise to the Trained Community Psychosocial Workers (CPWs)
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for project intervention, that will help to capture project progress and impact over time
• Develop project monitoring and evaluation  logic framework
• Regularly monitor and  collect necessary data and create project database in excel sheet or any other data collection system
• Work closely with other partners and create synergy among different interveners
• Receive clients / handle referred cases by CPWs for further professional counseling as needed
•  Attend relevant district Activities . meetings (JADF, open days..),  project coordination organize necessary meetings, and  represent ARCT –Ruhuka as required
• Putting in place strategies to ensure high quality and professional services to the beneficiaries and Do No Harm approach
• Create and maintain  networks  of relevant interveners/stakeholders for referral purposes, and maintain their database for sustainability of the  project
• Create and maintain regular project documentation database with clear statistics, best practices /lessons learnt , challenges and strategies, and well-elaborated success stories
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Essential Skills/Qualities Required 

• Ability to coordinate, motivate people, and work effectively in teams and partnerships with a various communities and groups of stakeholders
• A person of integrity and trust worthy , transparent and accountable
• Demonstrate leadership, managerial, and coordination skills
• Proven ability to develop Professional modules, provide training, clinical supervision, and counseling for individual couples and groups.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, mediation, and communication skills
• Developed computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, outlook, and others
• Developed level of initiative , creativity and able to work semi-independently and solve problems under tight deadlines with minimum supervision
• Living or ready to work and live in a rural setting
• Able and ready to move using local transport and long distances

3. Education and Experience required

• Bachelor degree (A0 ) in Professional Counseling, Clinical psychology, Peace and Conflict Management, Social work, or other related disciplines with at least 3 years practical  field experience
• A Diploma (A1) in the above related fields with Certificate in counseling and at least 5 years of field practical experience
• Previous experience in training clinical supervision and counseling is required
• Proven experience in a variety areas including, psychosocial support, clinical interventions, and conflict management
• Prior experience working in a similar field and work environment is an added advantage

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in the English or French is required (spoken and written), and Kinyarwanda is obligatory.

HOW TO APPLY

 Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• Signed CV with most recent experiences and at least 3 referees
• Notified copies  of academic qualifications
• Copy of ID

The above-required documents should be addressed to The Chairperson, ARCT-Ruhhuka. Documents can be deposited  ARCT-Ruhuka  Head Offices in Kibagabaga, not later than  Friday, 28^th January 2022 at 12:00noon  or by Email with all the required documents attached to: arct.recruitment@gmail.com;   For any other information,  please contact us during working hours on telephone no 250 787104307 (ARCT-Ruhuka Mobile Phone).   

Note: Due to the big volume of applications, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali 18/01/2022

KALIGIRWA Annonciata

Chairperson, ARCT-Ruhuka

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1. (x3) Emerging Technologies Senior Technologist
2. Accountant 
3. Data Scientist 
4. Digital Convergence Senior Technologist 
5. Digital Age Infrastructure & Platforms Interoperability Senior Technologist 
6. Intellectual Property and Consumer Protection Specialist
7. Innovation Financing Specialist
8. Senior Technologist, Privacy & Data Protection
9. Senior Technologist Content & Media 
10. Industry Research and Development Specialist
11. Technologist Sovereignity and Cross Boarder Flows
12. Internal Auditor muri Ministry of ICT and Innovation
13. Smart Cities & Communities Outreach Specialist
14. Logistics Officer muri Ministry of ICT and Innovation

1.Program Manager

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: PROGRAM MANAGER (1)

SUPERVISOR: PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

DATE:  JANUARY 2022

OPEN FOR: RWANDA NATIONALS ONLY

 ABOUT SFH Rwanda

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda is a non-profit organization in Rwanda. It is the largest social marketing organization in Rwanda, with five regional offices across the country. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, SFH provides life-saving products, clinical services, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC) that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. SFH’s core values include a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the national and district level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, and maternal and child health including nutrition as well as Health Systems Strengthening. SFH’s activities ranges from product sales and distribution to social and behavior change communication, advocacy, reproductive health research, and community mobilization.

In order to implement the Malaria Control Innovations project funded by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/SPIU, SFH Rwanda is hiring a Malaria Innovations Program Manager. S/he reports to the Programs Director.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MALARIA INNOVATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER:

Under the overall supervision of the SFH Rwanda Programs Director, the Program Manager will be responsible of the following:

1. Coordination of the Implementation of the Annual Work Plan regarding Malaria control innovations activities in all Provinces and City of Kigali
2. Design tools for the Need Assessment for malaria control innovative tools for national-level planning
3. Compile and analyze all needs assessment reports on Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), mosquito repellents, insecticide wall paints, Larviciding and other innovations to guide decision making
4. Coordinate distribution of Malaria innovative tools in different provinces.
5. Coordinate specific or targeted SBCC activities to increase awareness in the use of innovative tools (example in schools, hotels, public institutions,).
6. Coordinate the implementation of drones based and hand applications of BTI in targeted areas, etc.
7. Coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria Control Innovations in collaboration with key stakeholders in malaria response in Rwanda to inform planning and decision making
8. Ensure that the Malaria Control Innovations Project is implemented to the high technical quality and based on evidence and best practice, and identify necessary improvements and communicate these to the supervisor on time.
9. Work with Local NGOs and collaborate with Local leaders to identify needs for malaria control innovative interventions,
10. Compile needs assessment reports from different districts for proper planning, etc…
11. Collaborate with SFH Leadership and RBC/Malaria Program to ensure Local Leaders, Health Facilities and Communities are fully engaged in Malaria Control innovations
12. Participate in different advocacy and Technical Meetings including Malaria TWG to share experience and lessons learnt
13. Organize meetings with Local Leaders, Health Facilities Leaders, CHWs, and other relevant stakeholders to improve awareness and implementation of Malaria control innovations
14. Coordinate all Provincial Malaria innovations Coordination Officers to design and implement innovative malaria control interventions at all levels
15. Compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from all provinces
16. Prepare and submit on quarterly/annual Technical Reports on Malaria Control Innovations Project
17. Ensure close follow-up of implementation of recommendations.
18. Document best practices or most significant success stories of the project activities
19. Carry out other tasks to support the project efforts as assigned
20. Provide administrative support as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in relevant fields: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Care, and Hospital Management, Development Studies, or any Public Health related studies with Project management background as a plus.

• Managerial and leadership skills;
• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills
• Team working and organization skills in public health related domains
• Working experience of at least 3 years implementing SBCC activities at a management level is mandatory
• Working experience of at least 4 years in Rwanda Health System including working with Health Facilities and Community Health Workers.
• Demonstrated abilities or experience in working with Local Leaders will be an added value.
• Good planning, organizing, and public health communication skills
• Excellent analytical and advocacy skills is desirable
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Fluency and writing skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, or similar software

S/he will be outcome oriented, able to manage multiple priorities at a time, and able to keep moving with minimal day-to-day supervision. This highly professional individual will be comfortable speaking and working in public settings.

STATUS: Full-time position.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT INCLUDE:

• Application letter;

• Curriculum Vitae (3 referees including at least 2 former employers);
• Copies of degrees;
• Copies of Certificates of Professional qualification and trainings.

All interested applicants who fulfil the required qualifications are advised to submit their application files by email ONLY to hr@sfhrwanda.org by Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 16:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 SFH Rwanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

2.Malaria Innovations SBCC Officer

3.Provincial Coordination Officer (5)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

DELEGATION RWANDA

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation has been permanently present in Rwanda since 1990. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kigali under an initial contract of one year renewable.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the ICRC in Rwanda

Position: Logistics Manager, Rwanda

Duty Station: ICRC in Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Head of Support

Purpose:

• The Logistics Manager coordinates and is responsible for all logistics activities within a country. S/he ensures that logistics systems are in place and operational and provides and operational support in accordance with ICRC logistics standards. S/he ensures appropriate planning and effective use of resources in the country and serves as the main link between logistics staff in Nairobi regional delegation and the headquarters and logistics teams in the field.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of the Logistics Activities in Kigali

• Set priorities, objectives, and strategies for the Logistics Department in line with the Delegation’s overall strategy and priorities.
• Manage and supervise Logistics in Rwanda in the field of Purchase, Transport, Warehousing, Statistical reporting to GVA and LON, etc.
• Validate suppliers and act on behalf of LOG_PURCH/GVA in all Purchase aspects including eventual litigation.
• Adapt when necessary the infrastructure to render operations cost-efficient and reliable.
• Implement and guarantee the strict application of the logistics procedures, ensure their regular update
• Coordinate activities with the Logistics Desk Manager in Geneva and with the Regional Field Support Logistician and ensure that their recommendations are implemented.
• Develop the Rwandan National Society (NS) technical capacities in terms of logistics, organize training when relevant.
• Adopt a creative mindset with regards to the activities in line with support to the region.
• Regularly analyses the activities & implementation rate and report to Head of Support and Regional Field Support Logistician.
• Is responsible for implementing procedures in compliance with financial, logistical and safety procedures.
• Maintain and ensure proper use of general and specialized logistics IT tools, including monitoring the integrity of transaction data.
• Update, maintain and share operational concepts and oversee statistical reporting, queries and inventories.
• Manage warehouse operations and stock inventory.
• Is responsible for maintaining an efficient supply chain within the country and adapting infrastructure and assets to meet needs.
• Ensures that partnerships involving logistics activities comply with the ICRC’s framework.
• Where applicable, ensures collaborative demand planning is in place as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and that information is shared with the delegation and relevant stakeholders.
• Plans and oversees procurement activities and quality management.
• Sets up, operates and manages warehouse and stock inventory.
• Is in charge of fleet management, transport and distribution activities.
• Follows up on the supply pipeline with the delegation, the Logistics Support Centre and/or headquarters, including for import-export activities.
• Is in charge of all capacity-building and HR-related matters for logistics.
• Is responsible for managing finances for the cost centre(s) under his responsibility.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Is responsible for maintaining an efficient Supply Chain within the country and adapting infrastructure and assets to meet needs.
• Identify, develop and expand potential supply sources in Rwanda.
• Visit suppliers, evaluate their potential to provide relief goods including food, administrative and water sanitation materials when requested.
• Establish a database of those suppliers.
• Act on behalf of LOG_PURCH and represent their interests in large-scale contracts.
• Contribute to Selection Tables and share proposals/suggestions with LOG PURCH/GVA.
• When applicable, implement Collaborative Demand Planning as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and share the information with the stakeholders.
• Plan and oversee procurement activities and quality management.

Transport and Customs

• Organize & supervise all activities related to the movement of merchandise with strict conformity with customs requirements.
• Follow up on transit bonds, their extension and closure.
• Follow up on the supply pipeline with the Delegation, the Logistics Support Centre in Nairobi and/or Headquarters, including import & export activities.
• Ensure that all vehicles are properly registered, and their permits extended.
• Select and evaluate the performance, cost-efficiency and reliability of freight forwarders.
• Oversee fleet management, transport and distribution activities.

Fleet

• Supervises and manages Rwandan Fleet team.
• Maximize fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned resource allocation in accordance with guidelines issued by Fleet Reg/LON and GVA.
• Offer professional training and participate in the recruitment of drivers, both national and expatriate in accordance with security regulations and technical guidelines.
• Ensure that all vehicle and driver administration arrangements and documentation are executed in a professional manner and in accordance with the ICRC guidelines, such as maintaining accurate vehicle and driver files, registration documentation for import/export/transfer of vehicle assets, convoy documentation, etc.
• Ensure that all vehicle assets follow ICRC HQ and national insurance rules.
• Follow up accident cases until proper closure of the files in accordance with the local insurances and ICRC Insurance in Geneva.
• Run ICRC Fleet Wave and report to Regional VFM, GVA, and superior when required.
• Monitors, controls and reports on the use of vehicles in both operational and non-operational circumstances

• University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain management, Finance/Accounting or Hospitality management.
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement (CIPS), Humanitarian Logistics (CILT) is an asset.
• Certification in Fleet or Workshop Management (Toyota) is an asset.
• Fluent command of English and French.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package.
• 6 years confirmed practical experience in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, fleet, workshop or warehousing.
• At least 2 years’ experience of team management capacity.
• Experience in an international working environment, abroad or with an international organization/development agency an asset.

This position gives the candidate the opportunity to work in a recognised international humanitarian organisation with a favourable working environment, good conditions and a lot of potential for personal and professional growth. Plus, the opportunities to learn and work with high level staff at both local and regional level.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “Logistics Manager” to kig_hrrecruitment_services@icrc.org

The application closing date is Friday 28^th January 2022, 5:00 pm.

Please take note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered.

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: PROVINCIAL COORDINATION OFFICER (5)

SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM MANAGER

TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

DATE:  JANUARY 2022

OPEN FOR: RWANDA NATIONALS ONLY

ABOUT SFH Rwanda

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda is a non-profit organization in Rwanda. It is the largest social marketing organization in Rwanda, with five regional offices across the country. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, SFH provides life-saving products, clinical services, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC) that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. SFH’s core values include a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the national and district level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, and maternal and child health including nutrition as well as Health Systems Strengthening. SFH’s activities ranges from product sales and distribution to social and behavior change communication, advocacy, reproductive health research, and community mobilization.

In order to implement the Malaria Control Innovations project funded by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/SPIU, SFH Rwanda is hiring a Malaria Innovations Provincial Coordination Officer. S/he reports to the Program Manager.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MALARIA INNOVATIONS PROVINCIAL COORDINATION OFFICER:

Under the overall supervision of the Malaria Innovations Program Manager, the Provincial Coordination Officer will be responsible of the following:

1. Follow-up closely on the Implementation of the Annual Work Plan regarding Malaria control interventions at Provincial level
2. Assess and Prioritize needs in IRS, mosquito repellents, insecticide wall paints, Larviciding and other innovative tools at from Provincial up to community level
3. Compile all needs assessment reports from different districts for proper planning to be submitted to the Malaria Innovation Program Manager, etc…
4. Distribution of Malaria innovative tools to the community (Example in schools, hotels, public and private institutions……)
5. Follow up the implementation of drones based and hand applications of BTI in targeted areas, etc.
6. Coordinate the process and provide needed expertise and technical support for the elaboration of budget plan, operational plan, and results framework related to Malaria control innovations
7. Promote Malaria and control Innovations through social marketing at different levels with focus on targeted areas including malaria hotspots
8. Ensure the Coordination of Malaria control innovations’ implementation at community level.
9. Collaborate with other CSOs involved in Malaria control at the catchment area and RBC/Malaria Program to ensure Local Leaders, Health Facilities and Communities are fully engaged in Malaria Control
10. Participate in meetings with Local Leaders, Health Facilities Leaders, CHWs and other relevant stakeholders to improve awareness and implementation of Malaria control innovations strategies at all levels
11. Represent the SFH on daily basis in the province of deployment in the area of Malaria control innovations
12. Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria control innovations activities including social marketing aspect and process.
13. Collaborate with the CSO Malaria SBCC officer to design and implement innovative malaria control interventions at all levels
14. Prepare and submit on quarterly/annual basis the Malaria control innovations report to Malaria Innovations Program Manager
15. Ensure close follow-up of the implementation of recommendations.
16. Document best practices or most significant success stories of the project activities
17. Carry out other tasks to support the project efforts as assigned
18. Provide administrative support as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (Public Health, Nursing, Health Care and Hospital Management, Social sciences, Demography, and other related fields).

• Managerial and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Malaria, Malaria prevention, and perception of risk
• Social Marketing skills
• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills
• Team working and organization skills in public health related domains
• Good planning, organizing, and public health communication skills
• Excellent analytical and advocacy skills is desirable
• Fluency and writing skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, or similar software

• Working experience of at least 1 year in implementing SBCC activities in communities or working with Health Facilities and Community Health Workers will be an added value

• Demonstrated abilities or experience in working with Local Leaders will be an added value

STATUS: Full-time position.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT INCLUDE:

• Application letter;

• Curriculum Vitae (3 referees including at least 2 former employers);
• Copies of degrees;
• Copies of Certificates of Professional qualification and trainings.

All interested applicants who fulfil the required qualifications are advised to submit their application files by email ONLY to hr@sfhrwanda.org by Wednesday January 26, 2022 at 16:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SFH Rwanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: MALARIA INNOVATIONS SBCC OFFICER (1)

SUPERVISOR: PROGRAM MANAGER

TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

DATE:  JANUARY 2022

OPEN FOR: RWANDA NATIONALS ONLY

 ABOUT SFH Rwanda

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda is a non-profit organization in Rwanda. It is the largest social marketing organization in Rwanda, with five regional offices across the country. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, SFH provides life-saving products, clinical services, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC) that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. SFH’s core values include a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the national and district level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, and maternal and child health including nutrition as well as Health Systems Strengthening. SFH’s activities ranges from product sales and distribution to social and behavior change communication, advocacy, reproductive health research, and community mobilization.

In order to implement the Malaria Control Innovations project funded by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/SPIU, SFH Rwanda is hiring a Malaria Innovations SBCC Officer. S/he reports to the Program Manager.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MALARIA INNOVATIONS SBCC OFFICER:

Under the overall supervision of the Malaria Innovations Program Manager, the SBCC Officer will be responsible of the following:

1. Facilitate the Implementation of Malaria SBCC Control innovations activities through appropriates messaging and communication.
2. Participate in the annual planning process and provide technical support for Malaria control innovations.
3. Mobilize social and political support at all levels to create and sustain an enabling environment that create demand for the use of Malaria control innovations.
4. Coordinate different advocacy and mobilization events relating to Malaria Control Innovative Tools at all levels
5. Collaborate with Provincial Malaria Innovation Coordination Officers and RBC/Malaria District Supervisors to ensure Local Leaders, Health Facilities, and Communities are fully engaged in Malaria Control through Innovations.
6. Collaborate with Provincial Malaria Innovation Coordination Officer and all Staff from all CSOs involved in Malaria SBCC Project to design and implement innovative malaria control interventions and messaging at all levels
7. Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria SBCC control innovations activities
8. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly reports to Malaria Innovations Project Manager
9. Ensure close follow-up of implementation of recommendations.
10. Document SBCC best practices or most significant success stories of the project activities
11. Carry out other tasks to support the project efforts as assigned
12. Provide administrative support as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Communication, Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Mobilization with a minimum of 4 years working experience or master’s degree in Health promotion, communication or Epidemiology, Public health, Hospital and Health care administration, Community Health, Social Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in the area of Behavior Change and Communication.

• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills
• Team working and organization skills in public health related domains
• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years working with local communities is mandatory
• Fluency and writing skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda are required
• Panning and team organization skills
• Good communication skills with Fluency and community mobilization skills
• Excellent analytical and advocacy skills is desirable
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, or similar software

S/he will be outcome-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities at a time, and able to keep moving with minimal day-to-day supervision. This highly professional individual will be comfortable speaking and working in public settings.

STATUS: Full-time position.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT INCLUDE:

• Application letter;

• Curriculum Vitae (3 referees including at least 2 former employers);
• Copies of degrees;
• Copies of Certificates of Professional qualification and trainings.

All interested applicants who fulfil the required qualifications are advised to submit their application files by email ONLY to hr@sfhrwanda.org by Wednesday January 26, 2022 at 16:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SFH Rwanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda

JOB ADVERT

TITLE: PROGRAM MANAGER (1)

SUPERVISOR: PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

TYPE: FIXED TERM CONTRACT (WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)

DATE:  JANUARY 2022

OPEN FOR: RWANDA NATIONALS ONLY

 ABOUT SFH Rwanda

Society for Family Health (SFH), Rwanda is a non-profit organization in Rwanda. It is the largest social marketing organization in Rwanda, with five regional offices across the country. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, SFH provides life-saving products, clinical services, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC) that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. SFH’s core values include a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the national and district level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. SFH implements diverse public health interventions in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, malaria, and maternal and child health including nutrition as well as Health Systems Strengthening. SFH’s activities ranges from product sales and distribution to social and behavior change communication, advocacy, reproductive health research, and community mobilization.

In order to implement the Malaria Control Innovations project funded by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/SPIU, SFH Rwanda is hiring a Malaria Innovations Program Manager. S/he reports to the Programs Director.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MALARIA INNOVATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER:

Under the overall supervision of the SFH Rwanda Programs Director, the Program Manager will be responsible of the following:

1. Coordination of the Implementation of the Annual Work Plan regarding Malaria control innovations activities in all Provinces and City of Kigali
2. Design tools for the Need Assessment for malaria control innovative tools for national-level planning
3. Compile and analyze all needs assessment reports on Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), mosquito repellents, insecticide wall paints, Larviciding and other innovations to guide decision making
4. Coordinate distribution of Malaria innovative tools in different provinces.
5. Coordinate specific or targeted SBCC activities to increase awareness in the use of innovative tools (example in schools, hotels, public institutions,).
6. Coordinate the implementation of drones based and hand applications of BTI in targeted areas, etc.
7. Coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria Control Innovations in collaboration with key stakeholders in malaria response in Rwanda to inform planning and decision making
8. Ensure that the Malaria Control Innovations Project is implemented to the high technical quality and based on evidence and best practice, and identify necessary improvements and communicate these to the supervisor on time.
9. Work with Local NGOs and collaborate with Local leaders to identify needs for malaria control innovative interventions,
10. Compile needs assessment reports from different districts for proper planning, etc…
11. Collaborate with SFH Leadership and RBC/Malaria Program to ensure Local Leaders, Health Facilities and Communities are fully engaged in Malaria Control innovations
12. Participate in different advocacy and Technical Meetings including Malaria TWG to share experience and lessons learnt
13. Organize meetings with Local Leaders, Health Facilities Leaders, CHWs, and other relevant stakeholders to improve awareness and implementation of Malaria control innovations
14. Coordinate all Provincial Malaria innovations Coordination Officers to design and implement innovative malaria control interventions at all levels
15. Compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from all provinces
16. Prepare and submit on quarterly/annual Technical Reports on Malaria Control Innovations Project
17. Ensure close follow-up of implementation of recommendations.
18. Document best practices or most significant success stories of the project activities
19. Carry out other tasks to support the project efforts as assigned
20. Provide administrative support as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in relevant fields: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Care, and Hospital Management, Development Studies, or any Public Health related studies with Project management background as a plus.

• Managerial and leadership skills;
• Strategic thinking with problem-solving skills
• Team working and organization skills in public health related domains
• Working experience of at least 3 years implementing SBCC activities at a management level is mandatory
• Working experience of at least 4 years in Rwanda Health System including working with Health Facilities and Community Health Workers.
• Demonstrated abilities or experience in working with Local Leaders will be an added value.
• Good planning, organizing, and public health communication skills
• Excellent analytical and advocacy skills is desirable
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Fluency and writing skills in English or French and Kinyarwanda are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, or similar software

S/he will be outcome oriented, able to manage multiple priorities at a time, and able to keep moving with minimal day-to-day supervision. This highly professional individual will be comfortable speaking and working in public settings.

STATUS: Full-time position.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT INCLUDE:

• Application letter;

• Curriculum Vitae (3 referees including at least 2 former employers);
• Copies of degrees;
• Copies of Certificates of Professional qualification and trainings.

All interested applicants who fulfil the required qualifications are advised to submit their application files by email ONLY to hr@sfhrwanda.org by Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 16:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 SFH Rwanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals.

Kanda kumwanya wifuza kureba:

1. (x3) Good Governance and Specific Programs Officer 
2. Agriculture and Natural Resources Officer 
3. Investment Promotion and Financial Services Officer 
4. Ubushoferi
5. Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources
6. Corporates Services Division Manager 
7. Documentation and Archives Officer
8. Secretary in the Central Secretariat
9. Land Valuation Officer 
10. Land, Infrastructures, Habitat and Community settlement Officer
11. Civil registration and Notary

Job description

 Develop and implement the methodologies and tools to enable effective execution of logistic plans;
 Ensure daily management of logistics in order to facilitate the proper functioning of works;
 Ensure the codification and record of assets;
 Elaborate periodic inventory of fixed assets to the competent authority on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annual);
 Ensure the delivery of material or equipment ordered to the Institution;
 Organize and supervise distribution of purchased assets;
 Ensure maintenance of fixed assets;
 Identify equipment that need to be replaced based on law related to amortization rate, and the status of material;
 Provide a written technical advice for the decommissioning of damaged or depreciated equipments;
 Participate in elaboration of Contract for maintenance, service and equipments;
 Ensure the proper management of MINICT stores;
 Ensure proper management of vehicles;
 Elaborate a consolidation report related to all property to the competent authority on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annual).

Job description

 Collect and analyze information and initial plans developed by the municipality related to their vision/conceptualization of Smart City concepts;
 Develop an Action Plan with key strategies and the model that will drive the transition of Rwanda into Smart Cities;
 Develop concrete actions to attract investment, promote job creation and improve infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for citizens and encourage business growth;
 Analyze the status and potential of municipal services that could be improved using Smart City technologies/concepts, identifying the critical challenges and opportunities for moving forward with the implementation of Rwanda’s Smart City agenda;
 Identify viable technological and innovative solutions for the country to respond to the problems or opportunities identified;
 Identify synergies and strategic alliances with the public and private sectors (local, national and foreign) that could be harnessed in support of the Smart City Agenda;
 Identify a portfolio of potential investment projects and potential resources for financing;
 Develop and design a capacity building plan to enhance skills and capacity development for relevant eco-system stakeholders who are critical in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Smart Cities projects;
 Stay on top of current trends and serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for the Smart City offerings;
 Conduct extensive market research to analyze Smart Cities market trends, understand customer challenges and target market needs;
 Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as assigned by management.

Job description

 You will proactively lead scouting initiatives across the technology landscape to identify new emerging trends, technologies and opportunities Develop appropriate policies, strategies and actions to drive the development, adaptation and adoption of essential emerging technologies in key sectors and industries across the public and private sector;
 Identify and proactively anticipate current and future sector needs for emerging technologies across different value chains and evaluate the applicability and readiness toward the development of data driven solutions;
 Mainstream the adoption of essential emerging technologies in relevant policymaking, and in strategic plans;
 Provide technical and thought leadership as well as subject matter expertise to support broader emerging technologies and innovation conversations across the ministry, the sector and the country at large;
 Deliver emerging technology positioning documentation, cabinet briefs, white papers and other required documentation for new and emerging technology areas;
 Conduct extensive market research to analyze emerging technologies market trends, understand national and customer challenges and target market needs to assist in documenting business opportunities and use cases;
 Spearhead the creation and development of an emerging technologies community of practice serving as catalyst for knowledge sharing and though-leadership within the technology and innovation ecosystem;
 Identify, create and foster synergies and strategic alliances with the public and private sectors, as well as the civil society (local, national and foreign) that could be harnessed to increase the adoption and adaptation of emerging technologies in key sectors;
 Identify a portfolio of potential investment projects and potential resources for financing;
 Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as assigned by management.

Job description

 Prepare sector annual audit plan;
 Ensures that the annual audit plan is approved by management of the institution and submitted to MINECOFIN;
 Carrying out financial review (Quarterly and annually);
 Gives advice on the appropriateness of accounting records and financial reporting;
 Assesses whether current controls are adequate to identify risk and provide assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices;
 Helps management to improve efficiency and to ensure that governance, risk management and internal control systems are operating efficiently and effectively;
 Carrying out compliance audits;
 Providing advisory services;
 Participates in significant initiatives and priorities and providing solutions to financial and internal controls;
 Safeguards objectivity and ensure he/she is not play management role;
 Reviews management responses to internal audit reports;
 Prepare reports on the implementation of recommendations;
 To make follow-up on the implementation of the Auditor General’s recommendations;
 Preparing consolidate Quarterly Internal Audit Report (QIAR);
 Summarizes Internal Audit activities in a consolidated report to be submitted to the audit committee;
 Copies to the concerned chief Budget manager and to the office of Government Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA);
 Represents internal audit in Audit committee meetings.

Job description

 Prepare all types of institutional payments;
 Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
 Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes of MINICT service providers to RRA;
 Develop MINICT budgets (ordinary and development) in collaboration with other units;
 Ensure regular follow up of budget execution and update management on progress;
 File all accounting documents;
 Dealing with Office of the Auditor General.

Job description

 Coordinate the development and disseminating ICT & Innovation policies, strategies, standards, legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protection & sovereignty at both local and international level;

 Collaboration and liaising with local, regional and international partners working in the sector for mutual cooperation in the area of data economy and enabling framework to allow data to flow across boarders for business or diplomatic opportunities;

 Identify opportunities, business & project models, innovational approaches to promote sovereignty and cross boarder data flow programs;

 Facilitate to support specific projects related to promoting cloud hosting services for both Government and Private sector, approaches for API development, building data provenance, hushing mechanisms and operator anti-snooping;

 Conduct research on current and future data economy trends and derive policy actions/models to promote data sovereignty and cross boarder data flows;

 Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of ICT & Innovation sector and sub-sector policies, strategies and programs;
 Be in charge with several other activities as will be assigned by the Ministry line supervisors.

Job description

 Shall undertake putting up enabling policies, standards, technology tools, to support the sectors and entire economy with right capabilities for data collection, data storage, data curation and analysis ;

 Shall be in charge of building predictive models and algorithms, analyzes both structured and un-structured data to address efficiency challenges in work processes within sectors, deriving useful insights for projects under implementation within Government or private sector;

 Conduct research to understand the trends in science and technology space, data economy collaborating with relevant local and regional stakeholders to harness the opportunities related to new projects, tools, partnerships, ensuring the data ecosystem is strengthened;

 Be in charge with several other activities as will be assigned by the Ministry line supervisors.
 Coordinate the development and disseminating ICT & Innovation policies, strategies, standards, legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protection & sovereignty at both local and international level;

 Collaboration and liaising with local, regional and international partners working in the sector for mutual cooperation in the area of data economy and enabling framework to allow data to flow across boarders for business or diplomatic opportunities;

 Identify opportunities, business & project models, innovational approaches to promote sovereignty and cross boarder data flow programs;

 Facilitate to support specific projects related to promoting cloud hosting services for both Government and Private sector, approaches for API development, building data provenance, hushing mechanisms and operator anti-snooping;

 Conduct research on current and future data economy trends and derive policy actions/models to promote data sovereignty and cross boarder data flows;

 Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of ICT & Innovation sector and sub-sector policies, strategies and programs;
 Be in charge with several other activities as will be assigned by the Ministry line supervisors.

Job description

 Provide senior management and industry with insights that will improve the current technologies offered by the country and the private sector and lead to the development of products and process innovations that strengthen the country’s and organization’s position in the marketplace;
 Read articles and papers about specific areas of interest in order to keep up to date with technical, scientific and theoretical advancements in the technology and innovation field;
 Conduct relevant research and conduct deep analysis to inform the sector on new and emerging technologies, trends, products, processes, ways of thinking and competitive dynamics that can be leveraged to make products and processes more effective and/or efficient or to create, invent, adapt new products and processes;
 Facilitate innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs in emerging technologies through the entire development process of new products and programs, from the needs assessment, targeting, launch, initial planning phase to implementation or production;
 Facilitate innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs to bring proposed market creating innovations to scale;
 Forge partnerships and work collaboratively with all eco-system stakeholders nationally, regionally and internationally;
 Facilitate local and international linkages between academia, industry governmental and non-governmental actors to ensure relevant technology transfer programs, innovative ideas and market creating innovations from their universities and research institutions;
 Conceive, develop and submit research proposals and funding applications to tap into available funds that can be secured for the sector to further its research and development capabilities and outcomes that accrue from it;
 Monitor trends and stay informed on what is happening in the research and development field in general and in the technology and innovation field in particular to ensure that the sector and the country remain up-to-date and current with the most advanced R&D, tech and innovation developments;
 Identify needs and opportunities and communicate them to the technology and innovation eco-system and community

Job description

 Coordinate the development and implementation of policies, strategies, standards and guidelines in ICT & Innovation related to digital convergence;
 Provide advisory services towards appropriate regulatory and licensing frameworks in the digital convergence field;
 Research and develop concepts, and recommend strategies for the improvement of digital convergence in Rwanda;
 Ensure suitable harmonization of all ICT projects across the sector to avoid overlapping of the deliverables;
 Arrange and coordinate synergies of complementary ICT programs across the sector to ensure programs generate the best results;
 Identify needs, opportunities, innovations, partnerships and project models for digital convergence and communicate them to the technology and innovation eco-system and community;
 Coordinate, Monitor and Evaluate program and projects under digital convergence;
 Conduct research to monitor and stay informed on the trends of digital convergence to ensure that the sector and the country remain up-to-date and current in the digital convergence field;
 Manage any other activity as will be assigned by the Ministry line supervisors.