PHD Program Coordinator at University of
Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 14 February 2026)
PhD Program Coordinator
University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
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Job Title: PhD Program Coordinator
Reports to: Director, Institute of
Global Health
Program: PhD in Global Health Equity,
with cross-support to the MGHD program
Location: University of Global Health
Equity, Rwanda
Position Overview
The University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented PhD Program
Coordinator to support the development, coordination, and delivery of UGHE’s
PhD in Global Health Equity. This role emphasizes guiding research activities,
supporting student practicum and dissertation work, and ensuring smooth
coordination of academic requirements.
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The Coordinator will work closely
with faculty, students, and external partners
to facilitate high-quality training in research methods, ensure
effective practicum placements, and contribute to program evaluation and
improvement. A central part of the role will also be supporting and
coordinating the MGHD practicum program, teaching across the several MGHD
programs and other academic programs at UGHE as requested, aligning
master’s and doctoral training to strengthen UGHE’s academic mission.
Responsibilities
Program Coordination (40%)
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of the PhD program,
including academic calendars, course scheduling, and communications.
- Support curriculum development and integration of research and
practicum components.
- Coordinate the MGHD practicum program, including placement
processes, faculty engagement, and evaluation.
- Liaise between faculty, students, and administrative offices to
ensure efficient program operations.
- PhD committee membership? Chair?
- Communication with accreditation bodies, responsible for
working with the registrar and EDWC?
- Develop PhD policies and guidelines?
- Follow student progress and follow
up? Maybe a point person to give
periodic feedback and progressive assessment?
Student Research & Practicum Guidance
(40%)
- Support PhD and MGHD students
in identifying practicum and research opportunities with local,
national, and international partners.
- Provide guidance on research design, ethics applications, and
progress monitoring.
- Assist with organizing research seminars, workshops, and
proposal defenses.
- Track student progress in research milestones and ensure
compliance with institutional requirements.
- Teach at research modules MBBS, MGHD, others?
Administrative & Reporting (15%)
- Maintain program records, including practicum placement data,
research outputs, and student progress reports.
- Prepare program updates and reports for internal and external
stakeholders.
- Support accreditation and quality assurance processes.
Strategic Support (5%)
- Contribute to continuous improvement of research training and
practicum modules.
- Participate in academic and administrative committees as
assigned.
- Provide input into UGHE’s broader strategy for global health
education and research.
- Contribute the UGHE visions and missions as requested by
leadership
Qualifications
- PhD training that includes significant and diverse
research methods experience, especially focused on global health,
equity/health disparities, applied biostatistical principles and study
design, epidemiology approaches, qualitative and mixed-methods research,
and monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience in academic program coordination,
especially in PhD programs, preferably in higher education or research
settings.
- Strong background in research methods and practicum
coordination.
- Experience mentoring or supporting graduate-level students in
research and professional development.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the
ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with academic requirements of doctoral-level
training.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken); Kinyarwanda
or French is an asset.
- Willingness to be based in Rwanda, with travel between Kigali
and Butaro campuses.
How to Apply
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Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum
vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and
relevant experience. 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.
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.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted no later
than February 14th, 2026. Please click on the “Apply”
button to complete your application.
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