Centre Excellence Manager at Rwanda bio medical center (RBC) | Deadline 19 November 2025

This role is designed to reflect leadership, coordination, and strategic oversight responsibilities within a national-level Center of Excellence focused on public health innovation, research, policy, and capacity building. The Coordinator of the RBC/NPH Center of Excellence will provide strategic and operational leadership in the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the Center of the Excellence. The role focuses on advancing national capacity for public health research, innovation, policy translation, and workforce development. The Coordinator will oversee partnerships, ensure alignment with national and global health priorities, and drive excellence in delivery of the CoE’s mandate and contribute to the NPHI as whole. Key Duties and Responsibilities A. Strategic Leadership and Coordination – Lead the development and execution of the Center of Excellence’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with RBC and NPHI priorities. – Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement high-impact public health initiatives, research, and innovation projects. – Facilitate strategic planning, performance monitoring, and reporting of Center activities. B. Program Management and Implementation: – Oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of key programs under the CoE, including research, training, and knowledge translation. – Manage day-to-day operations, budgeting, logistics, and reporting of TRIBE Hub and CoE sustainability planned activities – Supervise staff, consultants, fellows, and interns associated with Center activities. C. Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development and Sustainability: – Build and maintain strong collaborations with national public, private and international partners including government agencies, academic institutions, UN agencies, and donors. – Represent the Center of Excellence at technical meetings, conferences, and policy forums. – Support the mobilization of financial and technical resources for the Center’s sustainability. D. Research and Knowledge Management: – Facilitate public health research and innovation that informs national policies and programs. – Promote evidence synthesis, dissemination, and policy engagement based on emerging public health issues. – Support publication and sharing of Center outputs in national and international platforms. E. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening: – Lead initiatives to develop public health leadership and technical capacity in Rwanda. – Coordinate training programs, workshops, and exchange programs in collaboration with national and regional partners. – Promote the institutionalization of best practices and continuous quality improvement within the Center.