1.Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Director of Institute of Global Health
Group/Department: Institute of Global Health, UGHE
Location: Butaro, Rwanda
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in needed, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and research support to the Institute of Global Health. S/he will provide administrative support, including meeting scheduling, academic policy development, and other administrative duties. S/he will also be involved in projects pertaining to programs within IGH. This position is a fantastic opportunity for the Administrative Assistant to develop his/her research skills.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly self-motivated and passionate about higher education and global health with superior attention to detail and organizational skills. The Administrative Assistant will have experience with a wide range of academic and administrative tasks, have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and have mastered effective communication. The Administrative Assistant will interact with staff at all levels and across offices, as well as important external constituents. S/he must be exceedingly well organized, diplomatic, flexible, resourceful, and proactive. The Administrative Assistant must exhibit great discretion, handle confidential matters with the utmost care, and possess a high level of sophistication in managing complex issues.
Responsibilities
Administrative
- Provides general administrative support to the teams (i.e. data collection and entry, basic data analysis, background research, etc.)
- Supports the IGH team with day to day operation
- Schedules and coordinates meetings for the IGH, including communicating the agenda and taking minutes during these meetings
- Manages the team calendar and meeting scheduling
- Supports the team’s external relations, including the organization of visitors’ itineraries as needed
- Serves as a key point of contact for faculty logistics, including flight booking and transportation
Academic Planning & Development
- Provides support in academic scheduling
- Provides support in academic quality assurance activities (i.e. administrative support, data collection, data analysis)
Research
- Support IGH research in partnership with UGHE faculty and staff
- Support with data collection and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses, including data management;
- Support in writing project deliverables, such as protocols, reports, and publications;
- Conduct literature searches and reviews and support with ethics review submissions;
- Support resource mobilization for IGH programming, including preparing grant applications to external funding sources, coordinating reporting to external funders, and managing financial approvals and other financial processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, health, social science, business, humanities, or in another relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or personal assistant role(s) in an educational setting
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive
- Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
- Health sciences and/or global health content knowledge preferred
- Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
- Experience in multicultural working environment required; experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required; French language skills desired
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoSiYgfw8
The deadline: 21st October 2021
2.Head, Department of Community Health
Head, Department of Community Health
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
University of Global Health Equity is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.
Role Profile
Title: Head, Department of Community Health
Reports to: Chair, Humanities, Community Health, and Social Medicine
Program: All Academic programs at UGHE (Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) and MBBS (MD) program, and others)
Location: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro, Rwanda
Position Overview
As a new university committed to providing an academic experience, rooted in global health delivery and equity, UGHE seeks a Head of Community-based Education, a visionary leader with vast implementation expertise, experience teaching and developing academic training programs, a robust research portfolio, and a deep commitment to equity-driven access to the highest quality education.
Through a unique combination of curricular content, innovative pedagogy, robust research experience, UGHE seeks a leader with a similar creative approach coupled with the energy, determination, and dedication to realize such a vision.
The Head will oversee, develop, evaluate, and improve current and future program models for all aspects of community-based education programs of the MBBS (MD) program. S/he will direct a team of faculty and staff that involved in the development and delivery of all aspects of the programs.
Responsibilities
Provide Strategic Leadership (25%)
Oversee the strategic direction, development, and continuous improvement of the community-based education program (CBE), Global-CBE, and other Community Health and Social Medicine academic programs at UGHE.
- Oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement for all aspects of the CBE program, in partnership with MGHD, MBBS, and other academic programs team such as nursing.
- Provide strategy and direction for Global and Community Health Education at UGHE.
- Serve as a leader for academic developments including global health learning, teaching, research.
- Participate in and provide leadership on academic committee overseeing student performance.
- Participate in responsibilities and contribute to UGHE activities as directed by the UGHE leadership
Provide direction for priority strategic initiatives in the academic realm
- Develop and maintain a robust partnership portfolio
- Work with local and international partners to successfully carry out the CBE and Global CBE programs
- Develop global partners to popularize the Global CBE program
- Identify and create strategic partnerships with local and international organizations for practicum placement opportunities
Teach (45%)
- Lead the curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation of the CBE and Global CBE programs, and all community facing academic programs to all MBBS, MGHD, and other students (executive, nursing, and others)
- Lead the delivery of all CBE programs to all UGHE students
- Lead the implementation of the Global CBE program
- Lead all academic related community engagement programs
Supervising and mentoring (20%)
- Supervise and mentor UGHE’s junior faculty in professional development, including but not limited to education, research, management, and communication skills.
- Mentor and guide students through their academic experience.
Conduct and accompany Research (10%)
- Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on global and community health delivery and equity.
- Accompany and mentor student and alumni-driven global health research linked to their UGHE training.
Qualifications
- Master level degree in Global Health, Global Health Delivery, public health or health-related field
- A background MD (MBBS) degree is preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Community based education teaching, leadership, and global health care delivery
- Advanced training and experience in health, research, or community education with a focus on global settings and equity-driven initiatives
- Experience in curriculum development, teaching, and developing academic health science training for students
- Passion for and experience mentoring students, faculty, and staff
- Experience overseeing academic programs and health initiatives
- Commitment to equity-centered education
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications focused on implementation science
- Excitement for working in a dynamic, fast-paced, startup educational environment
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoUZQgfwJ
The deadline: 8th October 2021
3.IT Helpdesk Assistant
IT helpdesk Assistant
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job Title: IT Helpdesk Assistant
Reports To: IT Specialist
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda (full time)
Position Overview
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks within UGHE. IT Helpdesk Officer will be responsible for the installation and configuration of computer systems, diagnose software faults and solve technical and application issues. Responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problems, and determines and implements solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
- Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks;
- Support the student/ faculty with the audiovisual configuration, before/ during/ after class;
- Making sure that the audiovisual equipment is maintained in health condition and serviced appropriately;
- Respond to queries/ Talking to staff, students or faculty through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve IT issues;
- Troubleshooting system and network problems, diagnosing and solving software faults and some basic hardware issues, replacing parts if required;
- Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports to the supervisor;
- Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
- Supporting the roll-out of new applications;
- Setting up new user accounts and profiles and dealing with password setup issues;
- Respond to email messages for users seeking help;
- Walk user through the problem-solving process;
- Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with the staff and other UGHE partners;
- Testing and evaluating new technologies deployed on the university computer systems;
- Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment;
- Follow up with users to ensure issues have been resolved to their satisfaction;
- Keeping track of records for all issues reported and how they were resolved
- Collect feedback from users about computer usage.
- Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur.
- Promote continuity of service delivery by keeping the team informed of any potential problems and provide possible solutions.
- Help users to adequately connect to the appropriate University network systems
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- BSc in IT, Computer Science or relevant field
- Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware, and other equipment
- Related experience and training in troubleshooting and providing help desk support
- Proven experience as a help desk technician or other user support role
- Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
- Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
To Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement, (4) names and contact information of three professional references (5) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes in health care.
UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Over three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high-quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB) – PIH’s sister organization – and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, launched in July 2019, aims at improving individual and population health by training diverse clinician leaders with the skills, attitudes, and commitment to promote wellness, to ease suffering, and to develop effective and equitable health care delivery systems. Consistent with UGHE’s vision of training future leaders with expertise in health care delivery, MBBS students will also be granted the MGHD degree. In 2017, the Center for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership (CNML) was developed to address the gaps in nursing and midwifery education and to meet the needs of the healthcare system and most vulnerable patients around the globe.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in their drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as they uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo9XQgfwW
The deadline: 7th October 2021
4.Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator
Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda
Title: Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kigali
Background:
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an independent, accredited university with the mission to train the next generation of global health professionals and thinkers to be leaders and change makers so that equitable, quality health services are accessible and delivered to all.
At UGHE, we believe that building bridges across sectors is a necessity to sustainably transform health education and delivery globally, but also to eliminate the gap between the most and least disadvantaged.
During the past two years, UGHE had incubated a series of projects looking at the role and contributions of culture and arts in individual and community health as well as in generating health outcomes and engaging the public about health and wellbeing. As part of those projects, UGHE created Hamwe Festival in 2019, a platform bringing the health sector together with creative industries annually, with the dual mission to create an enabling environment for strong collaboration between the health and creative sectors, as well as to generate new insights into global health challenges and corresponding solutions, using the unique and complementary vantage points of creative and global health professionals. After two years of existence, Hamwe festival has proven its value by attracting a large public in Rwanda and beyond, but also by hosting innovative high-quality creative research content contributing to successful engagement and the creation of partnerships across sectors.
Acknowledging this success, UGHE created the Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement in charge of organizing Hamwe Festival annually and designing, implementing, and evaluating arts and culture in health projects at community, national and global level.
About the role:
UGHE is looking for an Arts and Culture Projects and Events Coordinator to support the Arts and Culture in Global Health Public Engagement research projects. The ideal candidate is a creative, highly organized and resourceful professional with experience planning and managing events (including online), this person will work with a multidisciplinary team, various UGHE departments as well as external partners to accomplish the tasks entailed in implementing the logistics, finance and administrative activities of the department’s projects.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the point of contact for the team’s administrative and logistics needs and requests and provide high-quality and timely support to the department projects
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate project records, documents, and reports
- Support team logistics and travel arrangements when necessary
- Schedule and coordinate meeting and events, including drafting agenda, invitations, mails, emails, setting preparation calls
- Occasionally recruit and supervise interns, volunteers, and assistants
- Support management in collaborating and reviewing and evaluating activities of vendors, contractors, and partners
- Support the department projects communications and translations
- Contribute to projects financial and procurement processes ensuring all internal policies and budget limits are respected
- Monitor department contract execution and payments
- Use various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software when facilitating projects.
- Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and distributing them as needed in the organization
- Assist with a variety of organization activities and processes
- Act as a focal point for diverse events such as writing contests, webinars, exhibitions
- Maintain a database of partners (artists, funders, academic technical partners, and global health professionals) that will be used to advise UGHE teams during the programing activities
- Provide strategic support on initiatives important for the team and organization success
- Contribute to team monitoring and evaluation activities
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Ability to comply with organization policies and follow up on agreement execution
- Ability to work under effectively in a fast paced environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
- Experience performing administrative duties and logistics support to small, medium, and large projects
- Ability to lead projects and also to work as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage junior staff
- Proactive problem solver
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Interest in working at the intersection of the health and creative sectors
- Experience in building and managing vendors and partners relationships
- Excellent time management skills
Preferred candidates will have previous experience in similar roles and hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoEXQgfwr
The deadline: 7th October 2021
5.Hospitality Assistant
Hospitality Assistant
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job Title: Hospitality Assistant
Reports to: Hospitality Coordinator
Location: Butaro, Rwanda
Position Overview
This position is responsible for assisting in day-to-day campus hospitality on all items related to accommodation, cleaning, operations, special events, program logistical support, welcoming visitors and new residents, and more. Reporting to the Hospitality Coordinator, the Hospitality Assistant is required to live on the Butaro campus full time including some weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support in liaising between UGHE operations team, the outsourced cleaning firm as well as campus residents when it comes to all campus hospitality needs;
- Assist in coordinating the Butaro Campus housing assignment schedule for all staff, faculty, visiting faculty, visitors and programs, quarantine units, in coordination with both the operations and academic program teams.
- Working with the operations team to maintain all housing items and equipment.
- Assist the Hospitality Coordinator in improving the full campus housing cleaning schedule in liaison with the outsourced cleaning firm supervisor and the Campus Operations Manager;
- Conduct regular checks to ensure that all rooms and units are fully prepared at least 24 hours in advance of the resident’s arrival;
- Partake in-unit inspections with the student services and facilities team to ensure all housing is being maintained accordingly by UGHE and its residents;
- Provide administrative and oversight support in cleaning checklist distribution for each housing unit and academic/admin building (ie cleaning checklist, supply checklist, maintenance checklist, etc.)
- Follow up with the Campus Operations team in carrying out specific operations duties as needed (i.e. if a resident informs you that they have no hot water, work with the plumber to ensure it is fixed efficiently and then inform the resident once it is complete.)
- Assist in the recording of a daily track record of all accommodation requests, complaints, actions taken and so on coming in to the hospitality team;
- Support in monitoring all logged accommodation issues over time and suggest ways for improvement during weekly meetings with the Hospitality Coordinator;
- Assist in liaising with the dining firm manager on a daily basis to ensure outsourced staff are performing adequately and work schedules are harmonious – provide training and mentorship when they are not meeting expectations;
- Support in the planning and coordination of special events, academic program needs, etc.;
- Collaborate with the Hospitality Coordinator to continually develop and improve Campus accommodation services systems to better meet the needs of the residents;
- Support in the development of a detailed technical Hospitality Manual and accompanying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) laying out how all accommodation and hospitality related functions are to operate on the campus (ie responding to resident needs in the housing, quarantine units, etc.);
- Work closely with the Facilities team to conduct testing the functionality of the equipment installed in accommodation facilities to ensure they are in good working order after handover from the construction firm but before campus occupancy (i.e. ensuring doors and windows open correctly, water pressure is sufficient, etc.);
- As UGHE brings new housing and buildings online, oversee the increasing of contracted services as well as advise on procurement requirements;
- Fill in for general administrative needs on campus such as printing, mail receipt, and delivery, scheduling, program support, office supply ordering, and distribution, etc.
Operations, Procurement & Logistics
- Support with campus operations tasks as needed;
- Help to ensure all Campus accommodations are fully stocked with the baseline items provided by UGHE;
- Be proactive to minimize stock outs and waste on campus;
- Assist with the procurement needs and installations of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment throughout all the housing units as well as new housing as they are built;
- Assist with the recording, tracking, and delivery of procurement needs for all cleaning and unit supplies
Community Relations
Support community relations efforts by acting as another friendly face of UGHE welcoming guests and community members as needed, attending community events, striving to build and maintain excellent relationships with our neighbors in the cell, sector, and district;
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years work experience in hospitality or other related fields.
- Experience coordinating hospitality/administration in a university, NGO, or hotel industry setting.
- Knowledge and experience in higher education or global health is mandatory; knowledge and experience in both is desired.
- Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to articulate UGHE’s and PIH’s mission and program objectives persuasively.
- Ability to serve as an external representative to government officials, UGHE partners, and donors.
- Ability to live in Butaro full-time required (including weekends as needed).
- English and Kinyarwanda proficiency required; French knowledge preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage complex and dynamic projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple projects, and coordinate teams to meet deadlines.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and organizations.
- Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism.
- Interest in social justice is strongly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoyYNgfwj
The deadline: 3rd October 2021
6.Campus Gardener
Campus Gardener
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job title: Campus Gardener
Report to: Head Gardener
Business/Department: Infrastructure Department
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Burera District
Description
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.
Position overview
Reporting to the Head Gardener, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining the campus garden by planning it and supervising the campus gardening team. The individual will be based at UGHE Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus-based on needs. The candidate must demonstrate a sound knowledge of all plumbing works and demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative. We are looking for a hands-on, skilled, enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic gardener who will effectively and efficiently take care of the whole campus garden.
- Main duties
Working as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, as the campus gardener, you will be responsible for:
- Planning the campus garden.
- Advising different types of plants needed in different garden areas.
- Supervising gardeners in their daily work.
- Conducting garden boosting projects by planning them and implementing them.
- Ensuring that all campus gardens are in good condition.
- Plan tree planting at campus and maintain them regularly.
- Recommend changes or upgrades to campus gardens.
- Producing a list of all needed plants and trees for the campus garden maintenance.
- Producing reports of the activities done.
- Work hand to hand with the head gardener and assist him in work planning.
- Provide support to all garden maintenance and upgrade initiatives
- Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.
2. Job Specification and requirements
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in garden maintenance work.
- Holding a gardening TVET certificate or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of work experience.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of different tree species with their specifications.
- Being able to use hand tools and conduct gardening tasks by himself.
- Being able to take instructions and offer advice when needed.
- Demonstrate communication skills.
- Have basic computer knowledge; ie., emails, Microsoft Words, Excel,..
- Able to speak English and Speaking French will be an added value, in addition to these mentioned earlier.
Desirable
- Formally trained in gardening.
- Previously worked in a campus or any other multi-user environment.
- Experience in garden project work.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FohVNgfwZ
The deadline: 3rd October 2021
7.Plumber
Plumber
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job title: Plumber
Report to: Facilities Manager
Business/Department: Infrastructure Department
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Burera District
Description
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.
Position overview
Reporting to the Campus Plumber, the candidate will be responsible for undertaking various plumbing maintenance tasks and occasional new installation works in order to achieve a high level of service delivery. The individual will be based at UGHE Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus-based on needs. The candidate must demonstrate a sound knowledge of all plumbing building services and demonstrate ability to work on own initiative. We are looking for a hands-on, skilled, enthusiastic, innovative, dynamic plumber who will drive and sustain our plumbing systems.
- Main duties
Working as part of the Facilities Maintenance Team, as one of the Multi-Skilled plumber, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining high-quality plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance of the campus buildings.
- Playing a key role in planning and completing a range of planned maintenance works associated with plumbing encompassing leakages repairs, taps, showerhead, sinks, toilet installation, and repairs, STP maintenance works, water tanks installation and repair, sewage drainage preventive maintenance, grease trap maintenance, rainwater drainage.
- Completing proactive inspections and any required remedial repairs and monitoring and managing equipment operation via UGHE facilities maintenance systems; BIM 360 Ops.
- Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing equipment.
- Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on laundry machines.
- Support installations, analysis, and acceptance of new plumbing equipment.
- Facilitate to ensure tools attain all plumbing safety requirements.
- Conducting all plumbing maintenance and repairs of the campus.
- Recommend changes or upgrades to plumbing systems to increase productivity and functionality.
- Producing a maintenance material list with and recommending their required specifications and vendors.
- Producing reports of the maintenance activities done.
- Work hand to hand with the campus plumber and assist him in work planning.
- Ensuring regular availability of water on campus.
- Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.
2. Job Specification and requirements
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in a plumbing Maintenance role maintenance services.
- Holding a Plumbing TVET or Diploma certificate or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of work experience.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of building services.
- Being able to use hand tools and complete any plumbing maintenance task by himself.
- Sound administration skills with an understanding of the importance of paperwork and the accuracy and timeliness of submission of same.
- Being able to take instructions and offer advice when needed.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Have computer knowledge; ie., emails, Microsoft Words, Excel,..
- Able to speak English and Speaking French in addition to these, will be an added value.
Desirable
- Formally trained in plumbing works.
- Previously worked in a campus or any other multi-user environment.
- Experience in attending to requests from different customers.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FofUMgfwV
The deadline: 3rd October 2021
8.Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer
Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Job Title: Electro-Mechanical & Solar Engineer
Report to: Director of Infrastructure
Department: Infrastructure Department
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Butaro_Burera District
Description
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals—doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts—into leaders and change makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all. UGHE is pioneering a new way of training leaders who will emerge ready to develop health care services and systems that connect neglected communities with essential and life-saving attention. UGHE has established in 2014 thanks to a visionary partnership of the Cummings Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners in Health, and the Rwandan Government.
1. Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Electromechanical Engineer is responsible for the planning and hands-on maintenance of all UGHE electro mechanical systems across all UGHE facilities. He is charged with the day-to-day maintenance of all main electrical and mechanical rooms and energy source stations including but not limited to; Main Electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, backup generators, solar power plants, fire fighting system, major kitchen equipment. The engineer will also be charged with the planning and advising of UGHE’s new infrastructure projects on matters related to electro-mechanical installations and systems. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for undertaking various electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks and occasional new installation work in order to achieve a high level of service delivery. The individual will be based at Butaro campus but will work at other UGHE sites/campus based on needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who will drive and sustain our energy systems and sources.
2. Main areas of focus
Facilities Maintenance
- Maintaining all UGHE core electrical and mechanical installations and systems including but not limited to; all main electrical rooms and distribution boards, backup generators, solar power plants, mechanical rooms, and thunderstorm arrestor systems to better standards,
- Develop a maintenance plan for all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations
- Keep up to date maintenance records of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations through UGHE facilities maintenance system BIM 360 Ops
- Develop an annual procurement plan for all maintenance spared parts required to maintain all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems and installations.
- Play a key role in UGHE mission of transforming all its infrastructure into green star compliance campuses
- Conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections at all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems
- Provide all necessary maintenance reports for all UGHE electrical and mechanical installations and systems through BIM 360 Ops
- Respond to any emergency incidents related to electrical and mechanical installations and systems at all UGHE infrastructures.
- Monitor consumption of all UGHE energy consumptions and guide on best practices for energy consumption
- Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all laundry machines.
- Conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on all core kitchen equipment.
- Manage installations of all new core UGHE equipment that are electricity enabled
- Facilitate to ensure tools attain all electro and mechanical safety requirements.
- Advise on the electro mechanical system upgrades necessary to increase productivity, functionality, and efficiency
- Provide UGHE electrical load calculation reports needed to guide infrastructure upgrades and expansion
- Develop policies, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tools to guide maintenance of all UGHE electro-mechanical systems and installations
- Manage a team; composed of UGHE staff and contractors, involved in the day-to-day maintenance of all UGHE electrical and mechanical systems.
Planning and implementation of new Infrastructure
- Advise on all electrical and mechanical systems and installations for all UGHE infrastructure projects to ensure system integration, efficiency, and sustainability
- Provide technical support in the recruitment process of new contractors in developing contractor terms of references, material specifications, etc…
- Contribute to UGHE’s vision of transforming and increasing environmental friendly energy sources
- Provide technical inputs to the development proposals related to UGHE electrical and mechanical systems
- Design electrical and mechanical system upgrades necessary for UGHE existing infrastructures and new small infrastructure projects.
- Conduct any other duties assigned to him/her by his line manager.
3. Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the installation and/or management of large electrical and/or mechanical installations
- Bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering; Masters in the same fields is desired
- Experience in installing and managing complex electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience is facility maintenance and infrastructure planning for large infrastructure projects focused on electrical and mechanical systems
- Knowledge in the design of electrical and mechanical systems for new systems
- Experience in managing multitasking and high performing staff
- Demonstrated experience in Fault Finding with various systems (mechanical & electrical).
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- Certified by Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA)
Desirable
- Formal qualifications in the following fields; Refrigeration, Hot Water System, mechanical, electrical,
- Formally trained in Testing & Inspection and safe handling of HVAC, Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment.
- Formally trained in Solar systems installation and maintenance.
Essential Behavioural Competencies
- Team Player: Always willing to be involved in the team’s activities to achieve their objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
- Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimize waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working and user manuals.
- Customer Focus: Demonstrate the ability to listen and communicate to customers in a professional way and address maintenance issues raised on time.
- Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to the audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders (campus residents, contractors, etc). Presents a professional image.
- Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoxSMgfwb
The deadline: 3rd October 2021
9.Assistant Academic Librarian
Assistant Academic Librarian
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Organization profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to radically change the way health care is delivered around the world. UGHE is a new university based in Rwanda that is building the next generation of global health professionals, doctors, nurses, researchers, and public health and policy experts into leaders and change-makers who strive to deliver more equitable, quality health services for all.
Role profile:
Job Title: Assistant Academic Librarian
Department: UGHE Library
Reports to: Academic Library
Location: University of Global Health Equity, Butaro – Rwanda
Position Overview:
To assist the Academic Librarian in the day-to-day administration of the UGHE Library and support in the learning, teaching and research needs and activities of the university community. The Assistant Academic Librarian shall have responsibility for running the circulation system and information resources processing functions at the library.
Responsibilities:
- To deal with library users enquiries and to promote effective use of the library resources with responsibilities in assisting in the preparation of user guides and documentation.
- To maintain the Library Accessions Register.
- To be responsible for the Circulation System.
- To maintain Library order and security.
- To catalogue and classify new library resources.
- To assist in collection development and stock management. To identify and select materials for binding and de-selection.
- To consult with library users about their needs, reporting these needs to the Academic Librarian.
- To keep abreast of the higher education environment while developing professional skills.
- To participate in wider University committees and special interest groups as opportunities arise.
- To carry out any other duties appropriate to the post, as directed by the Academic Librarian.
Qualifications and experience:
Minimum :
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies or its equivalent.
- 2-3 years post-graduation experience.
Desirable :
- Experience working in a medical/health sciences academic library environment.
Organisational Skills:
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work.
- Ability to take responsibility for delegated tasks.
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Interpersonal and communication skills:
- Ability to work in a multicultural rural environment.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to teach.
Technical skills:
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Ability to catalogue to international standards (RDA Standards).
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Good IT skills (including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite).
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Fluent English and Kinyarwanda
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position by the link:https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fogixffw4
The deadline: 1st October 2021
