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Job Summary

Job Title:
IGHER Manager
Employer:
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Location:
Kigali
Country:
Rwanda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Saturday, 16 May 2026

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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

Full-time

Deadline: 

16 May 2026

IGHER Manager Job at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Job Description

The IGHER Manager plays a central administrative and leadership role in coordinating the Institute of Global Health Equity Research's operational and research support functions. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations, annual planning, budget utilization, and stakeholder engagement to ensure efficient workflows. The manager serves as a key liaison between the Director, research teams, and donors, providing strategic and operational support.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:1. Research Coordination and Support
  • Coordinate and oversee the administrative functions of major research projects and activities at the IGHER.
  • Manage and lead the Bonnie and Andrew Weiss research seed grant initiative
  • Support the administrative functions of the grants provided by the CRI foundation
  • Support researchers in planning, implementation, and reporting of research activities
2. Grant Management and Monitoring
  • Monitor all active grants and projects within IGHER with the guidance and supervision of the grant manger, ensuring compliance with timelines, deliverables, and donor requirements
  • Prepare the regular IGHER reports to the UGHE leadership, reports to the CRI foundation, and other major partners of the IGHER as determined by the director of the IGHER.
  • Coordinate grant reporting processes, including technical and financial reporting, in collaboration with relevant units
  • Maintain a tracking system for all grants and proposals relevant to IGHER
3. Reporting and Strategic Communication
  • Lead the writing of major proposals, regular reports, concept notes, and institutional updates
  • Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations for the Director and external stakeholders
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication of institute achievements and progress
  • Oversee the maintenance and regular updating of the IGHER website
  • Lead the development and dissemination of the quarterly newsletter
  • Ensure visibility of IGHER’s work through coordinated communication efforts
4. Institutional Events and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lead the planning and organization of institutional workshops, conferences, and high-level meetings
  • Coordinate engagements with donors, government institutions, and partner organizations
  • Support preparation of materials and logistics for strategic meetings
6. Administrative Leadership
  • Lead the IGHER annual planning, budgeting and reporting functions
  • Supervise and manage administrative assistants within the institute
  • Oversee all administrative operations across the IGHER, including procurement, recruitment of staff and faculty, M and E and reporting
  • Streamline administrative processes and improve operational workflows
7. Representation and Leadership Support
  • Represent the Director in meetings, workshops, and institutional engagements when delegated
  • Provide strategic and operational support to the Director in managing institute priorities
  • Take on other responsibilities and tasks at UGHE as assigned by UGHE leadership

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