Dear Sir or Madam,
Tufts University's partner institution, the University of Global Health
Equity (www.ughe.org <http://www.ughe.org/>), has an exciting new
position open: One Health Program Director. They are particularly
interested in individuals with a background in environmental health,
climate science, environmental science, and/or ecology. Here is the link
to their careers page <http://ughe.org/employment/> and the posting
<http://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2Fo80Q4fwM> itself. The text
of the position announcement is pasted below. Please note that the
successful applicant may be eligible for adjunct appointment at Tufts as
well.
Your assistance in spreading the word as we help them search for
excellent candidates is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Jeanne
One Health Program Director
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Kigali, Rwanda
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Description
*Position Title:* One Health Program Director
*Reports to: *University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Academic Director
*Location:* Kigali, Rwanda
The University of Global Health Equity (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 with its inaugural and flagship degree program; the Master of
Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). With innovative curricula that
incorporate the latest advances in education technology, UGHE will offer
undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, nursing, and dentistry,
alongside the MGHD. Through academic experiences uniquely rooted in the
principles of equity, students are empowered to ease suffering at the
bedside and to drive transformational, systemic changes to the health
system.
The MGHD cuts across traditional academic boundaries to provide students
with a foundation in global health, One Health, epidemiology,
management, leadership, policy and biosocial approaches. Current MGHD
students come from a variety of health disciplines and include
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, agricultural scientists,
NGO managers, and public servants. The program enables working
professionals to leverage academic resources grounded in implementation
science to solve complex global health challenges. The MGHD trains
leaders skilled in multifaceted and evidence-based approaches to improve
health in Rwanda and beyond, and it will complement all UGHE degree
programs. UGHE seeks a One Health Program Director (OHPD) to support the
establishment and success of the One Health programming at UGHE.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in their drive
to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, and
listen to and learn from others. We operate with honesty and humility as
we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. UGHE seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
*Position Summary*
The One Health Program Director (OHPD), in close collaboration with the
UGHE Teaching and Learning Team, will support the establishment and
success of One Health programming at UGHE. The OHPD will have
demonstrated training, experiences and capabilities to lead One Health
programming at UGHE, and the ability to effectively manage its various
components including organizational, academic, and administrative. The
OHPD will oversee the development and implementation of the One Health
Collaborative (a consortium of institutions vested in One Health),
implement comprehensive One Health curricula at UGHE, and support the
establishment of a One Health research program at UGHE. As a new
university committed to providing an unmatched academic experience
rooted in Global Health delivery and equity, UGHE seeks a visionary
leader with a robust research and education portfolio. S/he will have
experience in research, program management, curriculum design, and
innovative instructional approaches. S/he will be familiar with relevant
fields such as Planetary Health, EcoHealth, and Ecosystem Health.
The successful candidate may be eligible for an adjunct faculty
appointment at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts
University, a UGHE partner.
*Specific Responsibilities*
/Program Management (40%)/
Strategically direct and continuously improve the One Health programming
for UGHE and cultivate partnerships with other institutions:
* Direct the One Health programming, including the establishment and
continuous development of research programs.
* Manage the annual budget and resource mobilization for the One
Health programming, prepare and submit grant applications to
external funding sources, coordinate reporting to external funders,
and manage financial approvals and other financial processes.
* Oversee the creation of a UGHE One Health student club chapter.
* Facilitate meetings for the One Health Collaborative; develop new
and promote existing relationships with members of the
Collaborative, other organizations, and scholars across the world.
* Represent UGHE at One Health meetings and events.
* Assist with recruitment, hiring, and mentoring One Health faculty,
staff, and students.
/Teaching (30%)/
Support the design, direction, and teaching of One Health curriculum
each academic year:
* Oversee curriculum development including course design and delivery,
exploration and integration of innovative and experiential learning
experiences, and faculty development.
* Develop and refine One Health curriculum integrated into the MGHD
program.
* Mentor and recruit One Health mentors for the MGHD practicum project.
* Participate in curriculum planning for UGHE School of Medicine and
other health sciences programs as it pertains to One Health and
interdisciplinary education.
/Research (30%)/
Undertake research leading to peer-reviewed publications focused on One
Health and Global Health delivery in Rwanda and beyond:
* Act as Principal Investigator for One Health research in partnership
with UGHE students, faculty, and other institutional partners.
* Mentor students completing One Health research projects through
their practicum or other relevant research opportunities.
* Lead the establishment of an interdisciplinary research team.
* Support the development of a research center at UGHE, including the
establishment of an Institutional Review Board, grant management
systems, and collaborative networks for faculty and students to
identify research opportunities.
*Experience and Qualifications*
* Doctoral degree in health sciences, veterinary medicine,
environmental sciences, social sciences and/or another relevant One
Health field.
* At least five years teaching experience.
* Proficiency with One Health and global health training and research.
* Passion for and experience mentoring students, faculty, and staff.
* Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts.
* A minimum of five years’ experience managing or overseeing research
projects.
* The ability to manage, to organize, to develop plans and to make
decisions using data.
* Exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
collaborate with diverse staff across departments and countries.
* Demonstrated ability in grant writing and resource mobilization.
* Strategic thinking and analytical skills, good judgment, and
creative problem solving.
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent computer skills with fluency in Excel, all Microsoft
Office Suite programs, Google products as well as the ability to
learn new computer programs quickly.
* Interest in social justice strongly desirable.
*Submit: *Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) graduate
transcripts, (3) a list of relevant courses taught including the student
profile, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, (4) a personal
statement addressing teaching philosophy and experience working with
diverse student populations, (5) at least one example of representative
scholarship, e.g., an in-press or published article and (6) names and
contact information for three professional references.
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2017
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Jeanne Coffin-Schmitt
M.S. Conservation Medicine
One Health Fellow
Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Global Health Equity, ughe.org <http://ughe.org>
Worcester, MA
cell: 608.770.9686
It may be that when we no longer know which way to go that we have come
to our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The
impeded stream is the one that sings. - Wendell Berry
