Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Dec 2015
Title: UGHE Program Coordinator
Reports to: UGHE Project Manager
Location: Boston
Partners In Health (PIH), headquartered in Boston, MA, is 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 health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. The work has yielded unprecedented advances in health and prosperity by addressing socioeconomic barriers to care, and integrating delivery, training, advocacy, and research. 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. To disseminate these lessons, PIH ha s launched the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that is training t he next generation of global leaders in health care delivery, and will be a global intellectual hub for delivery science. UGHE seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization to join the team.
Position Overview
The Boston-based UGHE team works closely with PIH staff in Boston and UGHE staff in Rwanda to provide operational an d strategic support . The Program Assistant is an integral member of the UGHE team, carrying out the administrative responsibilities and coordination support listed below for a diverse and cohesive team of individuals located in Boston and Rwanda.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administrative Support
- Manage executive calendars and scheduling for both the Dir ector of University Operations and the Executive Director (based remotely)
- Book t ravel and manage expense reports for both
- Coordinate occasional staff and partner travel
- Other administrative tasks as needed
Communications Support
- Draft and post to UGHE social media accounts (currently Facebook and Twitter) ; approve 3 rd party posts
- Connect members of the media to UGHE (or partner) spoke s people
- Draft and edit internal and partner communications
- Update the UGHE we bsite using a content management system ( WordPress )
- Manage inbound communications from the website , email, and other sources
Development Support
- Coordinate and host Boston-based event s for donors and partners
- Participate in planning meetings with consultants and partners
- Contribute to grant proposal and report narratives
- Maintain a database of current and prospective donors
Human Resources Support
- Draft and edit job descriptions for new hires (including consultants)
- Coordinate onboarding process for Boston hires and expats who will work in Rwanda
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; background in higher education preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an office setting; e xperience with grant writing, and/or coordinating international travel preferred.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel , Word , and PowerPoint (or equivalent) r equired.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task and switch gears easily. Detail-oriented.
- Strong writing, copy-editing, communication , and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred.
- Demonstrated maturity and judgment.
- Interest in social justice and health care issues.
How to apply:
Please apply through our website.