CHAI RWANDA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Senior Associate, People, Learning & Research Advisor – Delivery Unit

Program: Health System Strengthening

Job Location: Kigali

Start date: Immediately 

Type of Assignment:Full-Time Paid

Organization Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. CHAI does not operate stand-alone programs, nor does it build parallel health systems. Rather, CHAI works at the invitation and in support of governments. We focus on large-scale impact and have secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective health care. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

Program Overview

The Government of Rwanda (GoR) strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by enabling equitable access to quality health services for the population as outlined in the Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP V). This commitment has been made against a backdrop of rising health care costs and uncertainty around the future availability of donor funding and calls for improved health sector sustainability. Acknowledging this, the Government aims to employ effective, equitable, efficient, and sustainable health care financing and systems strengthening, putting an emphasis on primary health care as the cornerstone of a strong and sustainable health system.

CHAI Rwanda’s Health System Strengthening (HSS) programs work on a day-to-day basis with Government leadership in the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and the Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS). The goal of those programs is to support the Government to accelerate progress towards UHC by ensuring the sustainable delivery of quality, essential health services. This includes work to design and implement national Primary Health Care (PHC) reforms from health center level down to community health, to increase health workforce availability, to prioritize and sustainably finance essential services, to support improved management, financing and delivery of quality primary health care and ensure equitable access to medicines and health commodities. 

Position Overview

CHAI seeks for a Senior Associate, People, Learning & Research Advisor to work with the Rwanda Medical Supply, Ltd (RMS) to strengthen human capital development, foster organizational learning, and integrate research and evidence into HR and workforce planning. 

In this role, the candidate will work closely with key decision makers from RMS. CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding technical skills to strengthen HR policies, systems, and strategies to ensure efficiency, transparency, and alignment with RMS’s strategic plan.

The selected candidate will be seconded to the Rwanda Medical Supply Headquarter. The candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. S/He also reports in parallel to the HSS Associate Director, with support from the CHAI teams at the country and global level, including in Health Financing; Health System Strengthening; Health Workforce; and others. 

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the Senior Associate include the following:

Human Resources Strategy & Governance

• Provide strategic advice on HR policies, procedures, and compliance with national labor laws and international best practices.
• Contribute to workforce planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Strengthen performance management systems, including KPIs, evaluations, and recognition mechanisms.

Capacity Building & Organizational Development

• Design and oversee implementation of a comprehensive capacity building framework, including training plans, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted interventions for staff across RMS and regional branches.
• Design and deliver training and development programs to address identified skill gaps and enhance employee capabilities.
• Coordinate with technical departments to ensure capacity building initiatives support RMS’s strategic objectives.

 Research & Knowledge Management

• Conduct and oversee HR-related research (e.g., workforce satisfaction, skills gaps, attrition trends, training impact assessments).
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for HR policies and organizational development.
• Establish a knowledge management and learning system to document and share best practices across RMS.
• Oversee the Research activities in the entire organization in conjunction with the partners and other departments 

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Collaborate with government agencies (MOH, MIFOTRA, etc.), academic institutions, and development partners to leverage resources for HR and training.
• Represent RMS in HR and capacity development platforms at national and regional levels.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resource management, Public Health, Organizational Development, Business Administration, supply chain management or related field.
•  At least 6 years in HR, organizational development, or workforce strategy.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing capacity building initiatives in health or public sector organizations.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with a track record of producing evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong analytical background, with demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize and manage projects under pressure.

Advantages

• Strategic thinking and ability to advise senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in French or Kinyarwanda.

Application procedure: 

Interested candidates should apply though Senior Associate, People, Learning & Research Advisor – Delivery Unit in Kigali | Careers at Clinton Health Access Initiative.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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