Job Title: Chair, Educational Development and Quality Center

Reports to: Dean, Research, Innovation and Quality

Location: Kigali, Height with frequent travel to Butaro campus

Position Overview:

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Chair of the Educational Development and Quality Center. This key leadership position is responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of all quality assurance activities across academic programs and departments at UGHE. The Chair will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of education and faculty development, both internally and in collaboration with partner institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership for the Educational Development and Quality Center in alignment with UGHE’s mission and goals.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for quality assurance that enhances academic excellence and innovation across all academic programs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate academic quality assurance practices into UGHE’s overall strategic plan.

Institutional Quality Assurance Implementation:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes and policies for academic programs, departments and faculty.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive quality assurance framework that aligns with national and international standards.
• Coordinate external accreditation processes and approvals for new curricula and academic programs.
• Oversee internal academic program cyclical reviews, curriculum mapping, and periodic program evaluations to ensure program relevance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with academic departments to address findings from reviews and evaluations, fostering continuous improvement.

Faculty Development:

• Develop and manage faculty development programs that enhance teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with partner institutions, including teaching hospitals, to promote faculty development and knowledge exchange.

Masters in health Professions Education (MHPE) Development:

• Working alongside internal and external team members, lead the development of the MHPE program, including leading the development and implementation committee and working closely with relevant stakeholders to design a rigorous and innovative curriculum.
• Ensure that the MHPE program aligns with UGHE’s educational philosophy and contributes to the growth of health professions education expertise.
• Lead the development of necessary application materials, following both internal and external accreditation processes, to gain accreditation for the MHPE program.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seek expertise, guidance, and best practices in quality assurance and educational development.
• Cultivate partnerships with educational institutions, accreditation bodies, and experts in the field to enhance UGHE’s reputation for academic excellence and to ensure continuous improvement in excellence in teaching and learning.
• Lead UGHE’s Academic Standards and Curriculum Review Committee and Quality Assurance Committee, with members appointed from across academic departments.
• Oversee the implementation of Elentra, UGHE’s Academic Management software, as well as other digital resources that enhance the student experience and quality of academic programs.

Reporting and Communication:

• Closely work with the Dean of Research, Innovation and Quality to strategic leadership level and provide regular updates and report.
• Provide regular reports on quality assurance activities and outcomes to senior leadership, faculty, and relevant committees.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students about quality assurance processes and outcomes, fostering transparency and engagement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Advanced degree (MSc, Ph.D., Ed.D., etc) preferably in a relevant field related to education, educational development, health professions education, or quality assurance.
• Qualification in Health Professions Education, or MD, MBBS or other health sciences degree preferred.
• Proven track record of leadership and experience in educational quality assurance, curriculum development, and faculty development in higher education.
• Strong understanding of national and international accreditation standards and regulations.
• Strong understanding and experience in program evaluation and assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Familiarity with medical education, health professions education and global health contexts is advantageous.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

University of Global Health Equity 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.

Organizational Profile

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. 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 to the health system.

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. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convenings, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our 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 we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.