The Senior Creative Writer will produce original, authored content advancing the external-facing communications and knowledge dissemination mission of the LEAP Centre, a new interdisciplinary centre at UGHE bridging academia and care delivery to advance global health equity. The Writer will independently lead the full case study development cycle, from on-the-ground reporting at program sites to publication-ready narratives, and will define and uphold LEAP's editorial voice. The position is based in Kigali with occasional international travel (20-30%), reports to the Chief of Staff in the Marketing and Communications department of the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
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Senior Creative Writer
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University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Independently plan and conduct site visits across Paul Fund project sites to gather documentation for case studies, leading interviews with clinicians, patients, program staff and community members
- Lead the full case study development cycle from research to final publication, identifying compelling stories, securing access and consent, conducting on-the-ground reporting and writing polished, publication-ready narratives
- Build and maintain a growing portfolio of case studies documenting health systems innovations and frontline impact
- Travel to remote or under-resourced sites as needed, adapting reporting approaches to local contexts
- Own the development and implementation of LEAP's engagement and communications strategy with LEAP Leadership and the LEAP Program Manager
- Define and uphold LEAP's editorial voice, ensuring consistency across all written materials and channels
- Develop engaging internal- and external-facing communications articulating LEAP's mission, activities and impact for diverse audiences
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Health, International Development or a related field; a master's degree in Global Health Communications, Public Health or a writing-intensive discipline is strongly preferred
- A strong portfolio of published or distributed written work, including at least one or two long-form pieces (report, white paper, case study or feature article)
- Minimum 5-10 years of demonstrated professional writing experience, with substantial experience in a global health, academic or research-adjacent environment
- Demonstrated track record of leading case study or long-form narrative projects independently, including field research and interviewing
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent storytelling and editorial skills
- Ability to translate complex technical content into compelling narratives for diverse audiences
- Self-directed, able to work independently and travel internationally
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Willingness to travel internationally 20-30% of the time
How to Apply
About University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a groundbreaking health sciences institution in Rwanda dedicated to training the next generation of global health leaders. Launched in 2015 as an initiative of Partners In Health, UGHE integrates human rights and social justice into its community-based medical training to address global health disparities. By situating its campus where health needs are most acute, the university prepares professionals to build equitable health systems and deliver high-quality care to underserved populations worldwide.
Mission
To be a leading university that strives to train the next generation of global health leaders, with an emphasis on transforming them into change makers equipped with the skills to protect the most vulnerable and improve health outcomes and social systems.
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