4 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) | Deadline: 15 November 2025
4 Job Positions at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) | Deadline: 15 November 2025
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is hiring for four key positions in Rwanda and remotely. UGHE seeks passionate and qualified professionals to join its mission to train the next generation of global health leaders and promote equity in health delivery.
1. Teaching Assistant, Center for One Health (Remote – United States)
Deadline: 15 November 2025
Position: Part-Time Teaching Assistant, Center for One Health
Dates: January 19 – May 15, 2026
Location: Remote (40 hours/month)
Reports to: Chair, Center for One Health
Program: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), One Health Option
Overview:
The Teaching Assistant (TA) will support the One Health modules in the MGHD program, assisting with grading, course administration, and student mentorship. The role requires around 10 hours of engagement per week.
Key Responsibilities:
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Grade student assignments, quizzes, and reports.
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Host office hours for student academic support.
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Manage online course content and teaching materials.
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Provide timely responses to student and administrative inquiries.
Qualifications:
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Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (One Health) preferred.
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Experience as a TA or in higher education.
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Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with online learning platforms (Canvas preferred).
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Commitment to equity and social justice.
2. Lecturer, Division of Clinical Medicine (Butaro, Rwanda)
Deadline: 15 November 2025
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
Reports to: Chair, Division of Clinical Medicine
Overview:
The Lecturer will teach, mentor, and coordinate medical students within UGHE’s MBBS/MGHD program, contributing to curriculum development, student assessment, and clinical teaching.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach and mentor students in clinical and simulation settings.
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Develop and update clerkship curricula.
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Supervise student assessments and performance evaluations.
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Collaborate with hospital and faculty leadership to ensure academic quality.
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Participate in research and curriculum review initiatives.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English.
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Strong interest in medical education and research.
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Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
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Lecturer, Division of Clinical Medicine at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 November 2025)
Lecturer, Division of Clinical Medicine
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Description
Title: Lecturer: Division of Clinical Medicine
Department: Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine
Reports to: Chair of Division of Clinical Medicine
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
The Lecturer (Coordinator) in Medical Education at UGHE participates in development and delivery of curriculum in the clinical sciences in the UGHE MBBS/MGHD (medical degree) program and contributes to ongoing curriculum review and improvement. The lecturer will be given mentorship in research and medical education while working at the UGHE campus in Butaro.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and Student Support
- Teach and supervise medical students during clerkships, science labs, and simulation center activities.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students during clinical rotations, supporting professional growth and addressing challenges.
- Ensure didactic and clinical teaching is delivered as planned, with teaching spaces, facilities, and materials (forms, schedules, scrubs, PPE, equipment) prepared.
- Facilitate opportunities for student reflection, debriefing, and exposure to diverse clinical conditions.
2. Curriculum Development and Coordination
- Develop, coordinate, and regularly update the clerkship curriculum in line with UGHE’s standards and international benchmarks.
- Organize clinical rotations and schedules, balancing faculty, UR student/resident rotations, and hospital clinical workflows.
- Revise courses and curriculum as needed to align with UGHE’s mission and evolving best practices.
- Ensure clerkships comply with approved curriculum, hospital regulations, and UGHE policies.
3. Student Assessment and Evaluation
- Supervise, examine, and grade students; assess clinical skills, professionalism, patient care, and written assignments.
- Enter grades promptly and monitor attendance, exam candidacy, and academic progress.
- Identify students facing difficulties, develop remediation plans with faculty, and track progress.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student evaluations, grades, schedules, teaching hours, and clinical activities.
4. Faculty and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work with full-time and visiting faculty to plan content, lesson delivery, and assessments.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership, clerkship directors, and faculty to ensure clinical teaching is aligned with objectives.
- Attending ward rounds, clinics, and teaching sessions to strengthen links between clinical practice and learning.
- Support faculty development needs and contribute to initiatives that enhance teaching quality.
- Participate in meetings, committees, and cross-departmental coordination.
5. Program Administration and Logistics
- Manage clerkship logistics, including student placements, rotation assignments, transport, internet access, and teaching facilities.
- Communicate frequently with students, faculty, and leadership regarding schedules, objectives, logistics, and feedback.
- Ensure smooth delivery of clerkships by coordinating with administrative staff, heads of divisions, and other coordinators.
- Maintain compliance with safety, documentation, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
6. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Solicit regular feedback from students, faculty, and clinical staff to improve clerkship quality.
- Collaborate with the Education Development and Quality Committee (EDQC) to implement evaluation processes and analyze results.
- Monitor clerkship sites, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support improvement plans.
- Assist clerkship directors in preparing reports and contributing to ongoing curriculum review.
7. Research and Scholarship
- Participate in research activities with UGHE faculty and disseminate findings through publications and
presentations. - Mentor students in research projects, advising them on methodology, study skills, and dissemination.
8. Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by UGHE leadership to support the School of Medicine’s mission.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent degree earned in East Africa within the last five years;
- Fluency in spoken Kinyarwanda;
- Proven interest in medical education and scientific research;
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite;
- Solid foundation in medical curricular content;
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills;
- Ability to multitask, work well as a member of a team, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced work
environment; - Ability to pay attention to detail and quality; and
- Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Apply here
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. 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 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.
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Monitoring & Evaluation and Research Coordinator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 November 2025)
Monitoring & Evaluation and Research Coordinator
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Description
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation and Research Coordinator
Reports to: Program Director
Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda
Program Profile
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE is a transformative initiative designed to provide educational opportunities to African youth, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, including females, refugees and displaced persons, and youth with disabilities. This program offers comprehensive scholarships and additional support services, ensuring that scholars can focus on their academic and personal development. The program equips scholars with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective leaders in global health delivery through a holistic approach that includes mentorship, leadership training, and community engagement. Ultimately, this initiative not only enhances the employability of graduates but also contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty, narrowing gender disparities, and improving health outcomes across the continent.
Role Overview
The M&E and Research Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This role includes systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting on program outcomes, quality improvement, and performance monitoring. The coordinator will maintain program records, evaluate program execution, and analyse all program statistical data to inform decision-making processes. Additionally, the Coordinator will conduct various research activities, including surveys, focus groups, and case studies, to gather insights on program implementation and scholar experiences.
The M&E and Research Coordinator is responsible for establishing and overseeing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE. This role involves systematically collecting, analysing, and reporting data related to program outcomes and performance indicators to assess the program’s effectiveness and impact. The coordinator will conduct research activities, including surveys and focus groups, to gather valuable insights on program implementation and scholar experiences. By collaborating with stakeholders and employing data-driven decision-making, the coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the program’s continuous improvement and alignment with its objectives. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in research methodologies, emphasizing its significance in achieving the program’s goals and enhancing its overall impact.
Responsibilities
- Framework Development and Implementation
- Develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to assess program outcomes and performance indicators.
- Ensure alignment of the M&E framework with institutional goals, program objectives, and stakeholder requirements.
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
- Design and manage systems for data collection, including surveys, focus groups, case studies, and other research methods.
- Analyze data on program effectiveness, including academic performance and career outcomes of scholars, to identify trends and insights.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of program implementation and scholar experiences to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance program quality and impact through data-driven decision-making.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with internal teams, program staff, and external stakeholders to ensure effective integration of M&E findings into program development.
- Facilitate learning sessions and discussions to share evaluation results and promote continuous improvement.
- Capacity Building and Innovation
- Train staff and partners on M&E methodologies, tools, and technologies to ensure consistent and high-quality data collection and analysis.
- Explore and implement innovative tools and techniques to enhance M&E processes and efficiency.
- Strategic Research and Insights Generation
- Lead research initiatives to gather actionable insights on program implementation, scholar experiences, and long-term outcomes.
- Use case studies and evidence to inform strategic decisions and program innovations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s or advanced degree in Public Health, Statistics, Global Health Delivery, or any other health-related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research within the health or education sectors.
- Strong knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in using monitoring and evaluation tools and software.
- Experience in developing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems.
- Familiarity with donor reporting and program evaluation standards.
- Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and provide actionable insights for program improvements.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience.Apply here
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. 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 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.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
Technology Cluster Lead at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 15 November 2025)
Technology Cluster Lead
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda Butaro, Rwanda
Description
Job Title: Technology Cluster Lead
Reports to: Director, LEAP Center (with technical supervision from the Senior Advisor, AI Strategy and Implementation)
Department: LEAP Center
Location: Kigali or Butaro, Rwanda
Position overview
The Technology Cluster Lead is a senior leadership position within the newly established Center for Leveraging Equity and
Advancement in Practice (LEAP Center) at the University for Global Health Equity (UGHE).
The Cluster Lead will work closely with the Center’s Director, Deputy Director, Senior Advisors, other Cluster Leads and other key stakeholders to create and refine an overall strategy for the LEAP Center’s core technology functions. They will manage the LEAP Center’s engagement with a portfolio of projects across Partners In Health (PIH) sites and other partners, leveraging technology and AI to improve access to high quality health care. They will develop assessment methodologies, support partnership negotiations, and provide technical support to technology project deployments. They will also lead work to broaden impact by informing scale-up, dissemination, and policy and supporting related capacity building activities. The Cluster Lead will build a core team of staff, collaborating faculty, and site-based partners with diverse skills that can support exploration, evaluation, and deployment of technology to support health care delivery.
The Cluster Lead role requires a combination of strategic vision and technical expertise, with a collaborative style oriented towards partnership, mentorship, and building capacity. They will have demonstrated success in engaging technology and/or AI to advance health care delivery in resources limited settings, in facilitating conversations across multiple stakeholder groups, and in building and mentoring teams.
Responsibilities
Lead exploration, evaluation, and deployment of technology to support health program delivery
- Develop internal guiding principles for the engagement of technology and AI at sites, in conjunction with PIH and UGHE information technology teams.
- Create a pipeline for appropriate technology use, including developing and applying assessment criteria and determining necessary adaptations for context/setting-appropriate use of technology/AI.
- Facilitate partnership discussions with specific technology providers, liaising with legal, institutional partnerships, and other internal stakeholders as relevant.
- Support training related to technology and AI to facilitate the use of these innovations.
- Develop case studies that document real-world technology engagement at PIH sites.
- Work with LEAP leadership and resource generation teams at PIH and UGHE to develop fundraising strategies for this work.
Provide strategic leadership on the engagement of technology and AI at PIH care delivery sites
- Lead deep dives into use of digital health and AI for PIH-identified priority areas, including tuberculosis
screening, maternal health care, and other topics. - Build awareness across PIH and UGHE around the appropriate use of technology and AI to advance the
organizational mission. - Support development of PIH’s AI strategy and relevant internal policies, including creating processes that allow
site input and adaptations to any proposed activities or regulations. - Develop a resource library, documenting regulations, digital touch points, and available data, to
proactively identify opportunities for technology and AI engagement at PIH sites.
Shape global perspectives on the engagement of technology and AI for health equity
- Develop thought pieces on the use of technology for global health delivery.
- Engage in external activities to support dissemination and policy development.
Cluster and LEAP Center Leadership Activities
- Recruit and manage a team to ensure success of the Technology Cluster and overall LEAP activities.
- Advise LEAP Center leadership on forthcoming pipeline opportunities for support, including conducting technical reviews of proposals for feasibility and potential impact.
- Collaborate with other LEAP Center Clusters to support aligned priorities, including capacity building (with the Training and Professional Development Cluster) and integrated implementation science methodology (with the Implementation Science Cluster).
- Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy components specific to the Technology Cluster.
- Seek out opportunities to leverage Technology Cluster activities for the broader benefit of UGHE.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree (master’s degree or PhD), with a preference for fields related to technology and/or AI, including data science, computer science, health informatics, statistics, digital health, electronic health systems, or biomedical engineering.
- 5-10 years professional experience, including people management experience.
- Experience in developing and/or deploying a technology- or AI-enabled intervention in a low-resource setting.
- Experience in overseeing complex projects, including design, implementation, project management, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required, French, Spanish, or other
relevant languages an asset. - Interest in social justice and commitment to global health and health equity.
How To apply
Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Apply here
Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” 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. 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 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.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
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