Position Title:African Snakebite Alliance Project Coordinator

Reports to: Dr. Janna Schurer

Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Kigali, Butaro & study sites in Rwanda and Eswatini

Role Overview:

The Center for One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to lead high impact research, teaching, and community service among vulnerable communities in Rwanda and the world. The African Snakebite Alliance is a multi-center, five-year program that aims to (i) undertake high quality research relevant to improving health outcomes of people bitten by snakes, (ii) support policy makers in evidence-based decision making, and (iii) build capacity for cross-disciplinary snakebite research in Africa. Project hubs and affiliated staff are based in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Eswatini and the United Kingdom.

The primary role of the African Snakebite Alliance Program Coordinator will be to provide administrative, research and program coordination to the study team. S/he will serve as a focal point for students, research, community leaders and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated, with excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to promote strong team cohesion. This individual should have previous experience coordinating international and multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, working within academia or similar administrative environments, supporting research, and liaising with policy makers.

Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Organize programmatic logistics to support the African Snakebite Alliance team, including accommodation, transportation, purchasing supplies, cash advances
• Maintain good financial records
• Liaise with community leaders to organize meetings and obtain letters of support
• Organize research team and community stakeholder meetings, including drafting and disseminating meeting agendas
• Take meeting minutes
• Liaise with grants team to hire and pay contractors, obtain financial reports, and submit quarterly progress reports
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation
• Maintain high level of professionalism and adhere to the UGHE Ethics Code

Research Support

• Support the development of research tools, including ethics applications
• Assist with data collection, data management, and transcription of interview audio-files
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Draft written deliverables, such as study protocols, donor reports, policy briefs, and scientific publications
• Participate in study dissemination, such as creating PowerPoint presentations, attending meetings, and liaising with stakeholders

Qualifications:

• MSc in Public Health, Global Health or relevant field plus experience coordinating large international teams
• Minimum 10 years of experience in qualitative research and community development related to health in rural African contexts
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum development and teaching at the post-secondary level in an African context
• Fluent in English plus at least two local African languages
• Proficient computer skills with fluency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Google Suite products and Zoom
• Training and work experience with qualitative and quantitative software (e.g. NVIVO, Dedoose, SPSS)
• Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or research coordinator role(s) in an educational setting
• Proven experience in scientific writing
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and creative problem-solving
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Experience working on snakebite or other Neglected Tropical Diseases highly desired

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.

UGHE 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.

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 growing 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. The University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). 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.

In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare 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 need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The UGHE team 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.

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.