University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Overview
University of Global Health Equity is a health sciences university in Rwanda. An initiative of Partners In Health, UGHE is a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution.
Title: Teaching Assistant – Gender, Sexual, and Reproductive Health Curriculum
Reports to: Lead Faculty, Center for Gender Equity
Program: Gender, Sexual, and Reproductive Health (GSRH) Curriculum
Duration: April 2025- August 2026
Location: Butaro and Kigali, Rwanda
Role profile:
The Center for Gender Equity at University of Global Health Equity was launched in 2020 and is responsible for mainstreaming of gender in UGHE’s academic, research, community engagement and organizational development activities. The Center is also responsible for directing a Gender and Social Justice Course for UGHE’s Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Surgery program (MBBS), as well as other long- and short-term trainings on gender and global health issues including a Concentration on Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health under the Master of Global Health Delivery (MGHD) program.
Position Overview:
The Teaching Assistant will support faculty in the delivery of the GSRH program, ensuring smooth operation of courses and providing academic support to students. This role includes grading students’ assessments, organizing learning activities, managing students’ attendance, grades and facilitating small group discussions as needed.
Responsibilities:
Assist faculty teaching different modules
- Assist with delivery of training for students, group discussions and other student activities
- Assist with grading student assignments and exams
- Use online platforms such as Zoom, Canvas and Turnitin to help facilitate group discussions and online assessments
Student Support:
- Provide assistance to students through one-on-one sessions or group discussions, as needed
- Facilitate small group discussions to enhance understanding of course material.
Course Management:
- Assist faculty in preparing teaching materials, including lecture slides and reading lists.
- Grade assignments and provide constructive feedback to students.
Administrative Support:
- Maintain records of student attendance and performance.
- Coordinate with faculty to organize guest lectures, workshops, or community-based learning experiences.
Resource Development:
- Develop supplementary learning materials, such as summaries and self-study guides.
- Integrate multimedia resources into the curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, education, gender studies or a related field (master's preferred).
- Previous experience in teaching or academic support roles.
- Experience and skills in managing online classrooms and interactive platforms such as Zoom and Canvas and others
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural academic environment.
How to apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience (4) a list of relevant trainings delivered or designed. 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.
Application Link
Deadline: 18th April 2025
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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