JOB DETAILS:
Nurse A1
Women’s Equity in Access to Care and Treatment is an international community-based HIV/AIDS initiative operating in the East African nation of Rwanda. Our two locally-staffed clinical sites offer highly-integrated medical and psycho-social services, free of charge, for 2,250 patients living with HIV. Since we began in 2003, our programs have expanded to include confidential testing, nutritional support, and prevention of mother to child transmission, as well as the administration of several ongoing research studies. In addition to providing individual counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we offer specialized support groups for teens, young mothers, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and men living with HIV. Our youth support groups, which serve 600 children and teens, are facilitated by indigenous young adult leaders from the WE-ACTx clinic. WE-ACTx has also organized four income-generation cooperatives, an annual youth summer camp, and yoga classes for children and adults. As of 2013, a dedicated team of Rwandan health care providers operate these programs as their own local NGO, WE-ACTx for Hope, with the support of WE-ACTx, grassroots community partners and Rwandan government health agencies.
Reports to: Head Nurse/Medical Director
Job location: Kigali
March 4th, 2023
Organization Description
WE-ACTx for HOPE’s mission is to empower vulnerable communities to live healthier and productive lives. We help people living with and affected by HIV acquire the skills and capacity they need to fight disease and poverty and live happier and more productive lives.
WE-ACTx For Hope is a local NGO legally registered by Rwanda Governance Board; WE-ACTx For Hope then signed a memo of understanding with the Ministry of Health for running the medical clinic in partnership with WE-ACTx US, Keep a Child Alive, and others.
WE-ACTx for HOPE was granted a legal status by a Ministerial order No. 106/11 of 11/08/2008.
WE-ACTx For Hope is looking for a well dedicated and self-motivated highly qualified Nurse A1.
Primary objective:
To provide nursing support within the WE-ACTx For Hope Program, with primary focus on HIV/HIV-related diseases.
Responsibilities:
• To provide direct patient care under the support and supervision of the Head nurse and Medical Director.
• To provide nursing support within other areas of Health Center, including the pharmacy and lab as needed.
• To assist in the organization of VCT services within the association along with the recruitment of newly diagnosed patients.
• To be able to provide family planning methods (condoms, injections, pills, Jadelle and DIU)
• To perform home visitations for follow up care of patients on ART.
• To be experienced in PMTCT Program
• To be able to implement the Index Testing Program
• To participate as needed in Health Education Classes about initiation of ART.
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team including WE-ACTx physicians to share best practices and ensure high quality care.
• To assist in data collection and recording keeping required by the MOH.
• To participate in staff meetings and able to conduct mornings education sessions.
• To ensure the principles of WE-ACTx For Hope are being practiced appropriately and to ensure the model of care is functioning at an optimal level
• To be able to give report on monthly, quarterly annual basis and when required.
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate Qualifications:
• Experienced Nurse with A1 level Qualification in Nursing with and 5 years in management of people living with HIV (HIV care) and family planning
• Trained by RBC/HIV Division (TRAC) in Antiretroviral Treatment ART (task shifting), PMTCT and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Index Testing and Finger prick.
• To have the certificate of task shifting
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate
• Flexible team player with an active and constructive approach in the care for the PPV’s
• Interest in ongoing health promotion and patient advocacy.
• Basic computer skills (World, Excel, Power point and Access to the internet).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Nurse A1
Women’s Equity in Access to Care and Treatment is an international community-based HIV/AIDS initiative operating in the East African nation of Rwanda. Our two locally-staffed clinical sites offer highly-integrated medical and psycho-social services, free of charge, for 2,250 patients living with HIV. Since we began in 2003, our programs have expanded to include confidential testing, nutritional support, and prevention of mother to child transmission, as well as the administration of several ongoing research studies. In addition to providing individual counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, we offer specialized support groups for teens, young mothers, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and men living with HIV. Our youth support groups, which serve 600 children and teens, are facilitated by indigenous young adult leaders from the WE-ACTx clinic. WE-ACTx has also organized four income-generation cooperatives, an annual youth summer camp, and yoga classes for children and adults. As of 2013, a dedicated team of Rwandan health care providers operate these programs as their own local NGO, WE-ACTx for Hope, with the support of WE-ACTx, grassroots community partners and Rwandan government health agencies.
Reports to: Head Nurse/Medical Director
Job location: Kigali
March 4th, 2023
Organization Description
WE-ACTx for HOPE’s mission is to empower vulnerable communities to live healthier and productive lives. We help people living with and affected by HIV acquire the skills and capacity they need to fight disease and poverty and live happier and more productive lives.
WE-ACTx For Hope is a local NGO legally registered by Rwanda Governance Board; WE-ACTx For Hope then signed a memo of understanding with the Ministry of Health for running the medical clinic in partnership with WE-ACTx US, Keep a Child Alive, and others.
WE-ACTx for HOPE was granted a legal status by a Ministerial order No. 106/11 of 11/08/2008.
WE-ACTx For Hope is looking for a well dedicated and self-motivated highly qualified Nurse A1.
Primary objective:
To provide nursing support within the WE-ACTx For Hope Program, with primary focus on HIV/HIV-related diseases.
Responsibilities:
• To provide direct patient care under the support and supervision of the Head nurse and Medical Director.
• To provide nursing support within other areas of Health Center, including the pharmacy and lab as needed.
• To assist in the organization of VCT services within the association along with the recruitment of newly diagnosed patients.
• To be able to provide family planning methods (condoms, injections, pills, Jadelle and DIU)
• To perform home visitations for follow up care of patients on ART.
• To be experienced in PMTCT Program
• To be able to implement the Index Testing Program
• To participate as needed in Health Education Classes about initiation of ART.
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team including WE-ACTx physicians to share best practices and ensure high quality care.
• To assist in data collection and recording keeping required by the MOH.
• To participate in staff meetings and able to conduct mornings education sessions.
• To ensure the principles of WE-ACTx For Hope are being practiced appropriately and to ensure the model of care is functioning at an optimal level
• To be able to give report on monthly, quarterly annual basis and when required.
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate Qualifications:
• Experienced Nurse with A1 level Qualification in Nursing with and 5 years in management of people living with HIV (HIV care) and family planning
• Trained by RBC/HIV Division (TRAC) in Antiretroviral Treatment ART (task shifting), PMTCT and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Index Testing and Finger prick.
• To have the certificate of task shifting
• To possess a valid Nursing Council certificate
• Flexible team player with an active and constructive approach in the care for the PPV’s
• Interest in ongoing health promotion and patient advocacy.
• Basic computer skills (World, Excel, Power point and Access to the internet).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB DETAILS:
EHealth Project Manager
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
For Jobs outside of Rwanda, follow this link:
Roles in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
Job position available in Rwanda
• EHealth Project Manager at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems Skills and Experience
• Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.
EHealth Project Manager
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
For Jobs outside of Rwanda, follow this link:
Roles in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
Job position available in Rwanda
• EHealth Project Manager at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems Skills and Experience
• Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.
JOB DETAILS:
Public Health Officer
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
For Jobs outside of Rwanda, follow this link:
Roles in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
Job position available in Rwanda
• Public Health Officer at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.
Public Health Officer
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
For Jobs outside of Rwanda, follow this link:
Roles in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
Job position available in Rwanda
• Public Health Officer at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.
JOB DETAILS:
Public Health Officer
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
For Jobs outside of Rwanda, follow this link:
Roles in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
Job position available in Rwanda
• Public Health Officer at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.
Public Health Officer
What is the Global Health Corps Fellowship?
GHC recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a 13-month fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for positions in Rwanda, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia
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Job position available in Rwanda
• Public Health Officer at Ministry of Health – Rwanda
Role Overview
The Public Health Officer is a new role based in the office of the Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care. The Public Health Officer will support the Minister of State to assess how models and interventions geared towards improvement of primary health care are monitored and evaluated for progress and impact at district hospitals, health centers and health posts countrywide. This will provide the basis for accountability and informed decision-making at both program and policy levels.
The Public Health Officer will work to address social determinants of health by documenting interventions and scaling up successful models to the national level.
Responsibilities
Monitor quality service delivery at health facilities
• Monitor the standard alignment by the health facility leadership and governance, hospital management, infrastructure, equipment, personnel, availability of drugs and other essential medical consumables, functionality and effective use of electronic management systems
• Monitor quality service delivery at health posts, health centers and district hospitals. This includes the effective use of space and resources at all health facilities and the coordination of service delivery activities of the primary care staff team, ensuring an integrated, collaborative and client-centered approach
• Evaluate the model implemented at the northern border for scale up
• Develop data analysis tools for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting at the health facility and central levels
• Regularly review and analyze service delivery and other relevant data, and provide interpretive information to staff and management
• Support in setting up strategies in monitoring and evaluation of health facilities management
• Support with quality improvement, implementation, and evaluation of quality service provision at all health facilities with a focus on Health Posts, Health Centers and District Hospitals
Health facility leadership and learning
• Support in ensuring that the supervision channel in the clinical services within health facilities is properly and timely followed
• Follow up on recommendations from key leadership, including the Minister of State, Parliament, and other ministries and government institutions, ensuring timely implementation and monitoring for sustainability
• Regularly check the health facility appointment scheduling process for the effective use of staff and facility resources
• Support coordination efforts with development partners supporting HF activities, ensuring alignment with HF, local government and catchment area priorities
• Track key high-level priorities from MOH and affiliated institutions (Human Resource for Health Secretariate, Rwanda Biomedical Center. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority and Rwanda Medical Supply for regular monitoring and early interventions where needed
• Support the implementation of well-defined and effective referral systems
Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
• Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematics or a related field*
• At least two years of experience working in health data management or a related field*
• Prior experience conducting analysis of health data for a research study*
• Experience writing academic papers or articles*
• Experience with statistical analytical software such as Stata, SPSS, R-Programming, or Eviews*
• Master's degree or equivalent in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, global health, mathematic or a related field
• Experience in data collection through observations, interviews, surveys, and/or biological samples to find the causes of sickness and disease
• Experience presenting research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, private organizations, and the public
• Experience developing policy briefs
• Working proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French
• Experience working with or in a government or public health context, ideally in Rwanda
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
About the Organization
The Ministry of Health provides and continually improves health services to the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare, thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing the general well-being of the population.
In a bid to achieve this mission, the Rwanda Ministry of Health has made universal accessibility (geographical and financial) of equitable and affordable quality health services (preventative, curative, rehabilitative and promotional services) for all Rwandans a priority. This is intended to be achieved through:
• Full implementation of the main health programs (e.g. demand, access and quality)
• Strengthening the health systems building blocks (e.g. policies, resources and management)
• Strengthening all levels of service delivery (e.g. organize the services effectively at all levels, referrals)
• Ensuring effective governance of the sector (e.g. decentralization, partnership, private sector coordination, aid effectiveness, and financial management)
Role Function: Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation / Quality Improvement, Research
Issue Area: Health System Strengthening, Healthcare Access, Primary Health Care
Eligibility
By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:
• Be 30 years of age or younger.
• Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
• Be proficient in English.
Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics
Click here to learn about the stipend, benefits, and logistics associated with the GHC fellowship.
Note: these vary depending on placement country and citizenship.