Position overview

The Capacity Strengthening Specialist is a key member of the LEAP Centre’s Capacity Strengthening Cluster and will play a pivotal role supporting the Centre’s mission to demonstrate innovations in health care delivery, strengthen capacity through training and collaboration, and share insights to inform policy and scale successful solutions.

The LEAP Centre (Centre for Leveraging Equity and Advancement in Practice) is a new initiative of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) that brings together expertise in implementation of science, technology, capacity strengthening, and advocacy. The Centre partners with frontline implementer teams working within public health systems to embed, validate, and disseminate innovations that improve service delivery and expand access to quality health care in underserved settings. In its initial phase, the LEAP Centre is focused on supporting high-priority initiatives across Partners In Health Care Delivery sites.

The Capacity Strengthening Cluster within the LEAP Centre leverages innovation in care delivery as an opportunity to build skills and advance the professional development of frontline implementer teams, while creating structured opportunities for students and University-based researchers to engage with innovative, frontline implementation work. Working closely with the Cluster Lead, the Specialist will support the design and implementation of skills building workshops, communities of practice, fellowships, and system-strengthening initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker and skilled practitioner who can translate priorities into impactful learning experiences and resource systems that drive measurable outcomes.

The Specialist will collaborate with diverse partners across UGHE, PIH sites, and external academic and implementation networks, including close collaboration with the Peru-based Center for Global Health, and with the Centre for Leadership in Global Health Equity at UGHE. Responsibilities include curriculum development, mentorship coordination, fellowship placements, resource management, and monitoring and evaluation. The Specialist will help cultivate a dynamic learning ecosystem that promotes equity-centered practice, continuous knowledge-sharing, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Capacity Strengthening (35%)

• In collaboration with Cluster Leads, organize periodic capacity‑strengthening readiness assessments to identify the skills, competencies, and organizational capabilities required to strengthen the implementation of LEAP Centre–supported projects.
• Collaborate closely with partners and LEAP Centre clusters to plan and co‑facilitate LEAP’s standardized and ad hoc training offerings as part of the LEAP Centre’s package of project support.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize training evaluation data, integrating learner feedback and performance outcomes to inform continuous quality improvement of capacity‑building offerings.
• Coordinate and co‑facilitate workshops and develop practical tools that strengthen participants’ applied skills and support the creation and dissemination of knowledge products, including case studies, white papers, op‑eds, and technical reports.
• Facilitate workshops on adult‑learning techniques for the LEAP Cluster team and collaborators to enhance the quality and effectiveness of training delivery.

Faculty and Student Engagement (25%)

• Coordinate a portfolio of initiatives – including educational seminars, fellowships and applied learning opportunities - designed to engage UGHE students and faculty in LEAP Centre projects and collaborations.
• Collaborate with LEAP Cluster leads, UGHE faculty, and PIH Clinical and Programmatic leads to design and maintain a streamlined platform and process that support student engagement, including internships, practicums, capstones, research projects, and other experiential learning opportunities at PIH-supported sites.
• Maintain updated student placement logs and match students and fellows to priority implementation projects.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of mentorship sessions, immersion visits, and learning reflection activities.

Community of Practice & Mentorship (20%)

• Coordinate calendars, communications, and materials for LEAP communities of practice and mentorship circles.
• Track participation, document thematic learnings, and prepare summary notes or discussion briefs.
• Support recruitment and engagement of facilitators, mentors, and contributors.
• Coordinate capacity strengthening alignment across LEAP clusters, UGHE centres and departments, and PIH site partners.

Dissemination & Resource Management (20%)

• In collaboration with other PIH and UGHE teams, document best practices through case studies and other learning products.
• Support planning and execution of LEAP webinars, virtual exchanges, and annual in-person learning exchanges for students.
• Assist with drafting communications materials, event invitations, and session summaries.
• Support production of learning briefs, teaching curricula, and stories of change.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in public health, education, social sciences, global health, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting program coordination, research, training, or implementation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Prior experience with adult learning techniques and curriculum design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with collaborative digital platforms (Google Suite, Zoom, Miro, Canvas, etc.).
• Commitment to social justice and global health equity.

Preferred

• Experience supporting training programs, capacity building, or professional development initiatives.
• Experience working with universities, NGOs, ministries of health, or health systems programs.
• Experience designing or supporting hybrid or virtual learning environments.

Benefits of Working at UGHE

At the University of Global Health Equity, we invest in your well-being and professional growth from day one. Below is a range of our benefits;

• Medical Insurance (employee and legal dependents)
• Life Insurance (employee only)
• 13th Month pay cheque
• 23 vacation days
• Communications allowance including home internet
• Employee wellness program (Gym membership for employees only)
• Subsidized meal plan while in Butaro
• Shared housing while in Butaro
• Relocation allowance for employee and their legal dependents (where applicable)
• Work permit fees and processing (employee and dependents)
• Leave flights back home for employee and legal dependents (where applicable)
• Professional development opportunities to help you advance your career

• In collaboration with Cluster Leads, organize periodic capacity‑strengthening readiness assessments to identify the skills, competencies, and organizational capabilities required to strengthen the implementation of LEAP Centre–supported projects.
• Collaborate closely with partners and LEAP Centre clusters to plan and co‑facilitate LEAP’s standardized and ad hoc training offerings as part of the LEAP Centre’s package of project support.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize training evaluation data, integrating learner feedback and performance outcomes to inform continuous quality improvement of capacity‑building offerings.
• Coordinate and co‑facilitate workshops and develop practical tools that strengthen participants’ applied skills and support the creation and dissemination of knowledge products, including case studies, white papers, op‑eds, and technical reports.
• Facilitate workshops on adult‑learning techniques for the LEAP Cluster team and collaborators to enhance the quality and effectiveness of training delivery.
• Coordinate a portfolio of initiatives – including educational seminars, fellowships and applied learning opportunities - designed to engage UGHE students and faculty in LEAP Centre projects and collaborations.
• Collaborate with LEAP Cluster leads, UGHE faculty, and PIH Clinical and Programmatic leads to design and maintain a streamlined platform and process that support student engagement, including internships, practicums, capstones, research projects, and other experiential learning opportunities at PIH-supported sites.
• Maintain updated student placement logs and match students and fellows to priority implementation projects.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of mentorship sessions, immersion visits, and learning reflection activities.
• Coordinate calendars, communications, and materials for LEAP communities of practice and mentorship circles.
• Track participation, document thematic learnings, and prepare summary notes or discussion briefs.
• Support recruitment and engagement of facilitators, mentors, and contributors.
• Coordinate capacity strengthening alignment across LEAP clusters, UGHE centres and departments, and PIH site partners.
• In collaboration with other PIH and UGHE teams, document best practices through case studies and other learning products.
• Support planning and execution of LEAP webinars, virtual exchanges, and annual in-person learning exchanges for students.
• Assist with drafting communications materials, event invitations, and session summaries.
• Support production of learning briefs, teaching curricula, and stories of change.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Prior experience with adult learning techniques and curriculum design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with collaborative digital platforms (Google Suite, Zoom, Miro, Canvas, etc.).
• Commitment to social justice and global health equity.
• Experience supporting training programs, capacity building, or professional development initiatives.
• Experience working with universities, NGOs, ministries of health, or health systems programs.
• Experience designing or supporting hybrid or virtual learning environments.

• Master's degree in public health, education, social sciences, global health, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting program coordination, research, training, or implementation.