Job Vacancies at Amref International University (AMIU)

Main Purpose of Job:

To develop, manage and monitor implementation of Health Systems management programmes and related activities in the university. To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures. To contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and undertake research activity. The holder of this post will report to the Head of Department in the execution of his/her duties, and will contribute toward meeting the key performance indicators and targets of the department, and the overall mission and vision of the university

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and training in the area of Health Systems Development.
• Curricula development and Review
• Conduct Research and Innovation activities
• Engage in fund-raising activities in the Department
• Student supervision and mentoring
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Publications and other forms of dissemination of knowledge
• Engage in professional development activities
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory bodies
• Engage in any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, from time to time.
• To support the department in managing the ongoing strategic development of programmes in the department.
• To support student assessment through setting/ marking programme work, practical sessions, supervisions, fieldwork and examinations, providing appropriate feedback to students.

Required Qualifications and experience

Education

• PhD in Health Systems Management or related field.
• Holding a first degree in Health System Management or in related field, will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of peer review publications
• Registration with relevant professional bodies

Experience

• At least three years teaching at University level
• Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation requirements by relevant regulatory organizations.
• Registration with a relevant professional organization will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of supervision of students at masters level.
• Demonstrable ability to lead research projects, win bids and generate income is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of participation in research activities.
• Evidence of fund-raising capability
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate high level of integrity
• Develop ideas for generating income and promoting the subject.

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Main Purpose of Job 

The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing marketing and business plans for the generation of revenue targets of the department. The position of the Coordinator is a result-oriented role. Further, he/ she is responsible for department logistic organization, maintenance of records related to finance, adjunct faculty database, preparations of PR and requests for payments and overall day to day administrative support to the department

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration

• Engage in market research in order to identify new opportunities
• Innovatively manage customer retention
• Identify and take advantage of opportunities in the larger Amref Health Africa family
• Nurture existing and develop new business partnerships
• Providing administrative and logistical support to School and department
• Manage students and faculty material preparation and distribution in the school
• Participate in the implementation of the School and Departmental work plans
• Manage School/department finances (income/debtors analysis) in collaboration with the finance office to ensure appropriate reconciliation with the ERP
• Provide timely, comprehensive and conclusive customer responses through emails and phone calls.
• Assist in continuous marketing of the department and the University’s programmes in liaison with the University Marketing and Communications Manager
• Carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Department management

Documentation and Records Management

• Maintenance of School/departmental student database
• Establish and maintain a database of the trainers, trainees and collaborating partners including contacts
• Establish and maintain both electronic and print filling systems, for student records including assignments and examinations

Budget preparing and monitoring support

• Assist in student number forecasting and preparation of appropriate budget estimates for the departments
• Monitor income and expenditure for the School/department-Keep track of student fee payments
• Organize imprest for various training activities, provide various refunds and promptly account for them accurately
• Supporting tracking and management of department budget expenditures

Quality Assurance

• Monitor student class attendance and progress
• Monitor and evaluate programme delivery by using relevant tools
• Compile and provide feedback for appropriate action.

Planning

• Review and or prepare yearly departmental work plans
• Prepare and or review training timetables
• Organise logistics for departmental activities

Reviewing and Developing new courses

• Coordinate the development and reviewing of courses by:
  • Developing course budget,
  • Assisting in communicating with identified resource people (Subject matter and curriculum development experts)
  • -Preparing TORs and contracts

Required Qualifications and experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, health or related field in health science.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in supporting or working in a training environment
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS-Word, ERP)
• Ability to work well with people in a cross-functional team environment and across administrative boundaries, as well as to work well independently
• Ability to adapt to change and work in an environment with rapidly evolving requirements.
• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Analytical skill
• Team player