Position: Clinical Mentorship Officer
Location: City of Kigali
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025

About Health Builders

Health Builders is a Rwanda-based non-government organization dedicated to strengthening health systems and expanding access to quality healthcare in communities in most need. Since 2007, we have partnered with the Ministry of Health and local governments to train and mentor healthcare providers, equip facilities with life-saving technology, and build health centers and posts. Currently, we support 55 primary healthcare centers, associated health posts, and Community Health Workers (CHWs) across Rwamagana, Rulindo, and Nyabihu districts, serving over one million people. Learn more at www.healthbuilders.org.

As part of our commitment to improving healthcare delivery, we are expanding cardiovascular healthcare services in Rwamagana, Gasabo, and Kicukiro districts. Funded by Novartis AG, this initiative focuses on increasing community awareness, enhancing screening and early detection, and ensuring effective treatment and follow-up for individuals with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes. Through this program and our broader efforts, we continue to strengthen Rwanda’s health systems and build the capacity of health workers to provide quality, sustainable care.

Position Overview

Health Builders seeks a highly motivated and skilled Clinical Mentorship Officer to support the training and mentorship programs for primary healthcare (PHC) workers and CHWs. The Clinical Mentorship Officer will ensure the availability of appropriate mentorship tools, participate in mentorship activities, and coordinate PHC mentors to enhance the quality of care for patients with CVDs and diabetes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Mentorship & Capacity Building

• Develop and implement mentorship programs for PHC staff on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes management.
• Support healthcare workers' training and continuous professional development, including CHWs, health center staff, and district hospital teams.
• Conduct observed structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and competency assessments for trained healthcare providers.
• Ensure that mentorship activities align with national guidelines and protocols approved by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).

2. Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate mentorship activities across health centers and district hospitals to improve the quality of CVD and diabetes care.
• Work closely with NCD focal persons, CHW coordinators, and hospital mentors to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Monitor the implementation of mentorship programs and provide technical support as needed.
• Ensure mentorship activities are well documented and reported for continuous improvement.

3. Resource Development & Quality Assurance

• Support developing and updating mentorship tools, training materials, and guidelines to standardize mentorship activities.
• Work with RBC and Health Builders staff to ensure the continuous improvement of training curricula and mentorship approaches.
• Ensure the availability and appropriate use of mentorship and clinical tools at all levels of service delivery.
• Assist in documenting best practices for sustainable mentorship in CVD and diabetes care.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Support data collection and reporting on mentorship activities and their impact on healthcare service delivery.
• Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to assess mentorship effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on mentorship program progress and challenges.

5. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in general medicine, general nursing, or clinical medicine. A master’s degree in public health or other related discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical mentorship, healthcare training, or health systems strengthening.
• Strong knowledge of CVDs, diabetes, and non-communicable disease (NCD) management in primary healthcare settings.
• Experience working with CHWs, health centers, and district hospitals in training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Ability to develop and implement mentorship programs, including training curricula and clinical tools.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and analysis for program evaluation.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; French is an added advantage.

6. How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and contact information for at least three professional references to jobs@healthbuilders.org by March 30, 2025. Please indicate “Clinical Mentorship Officer” in the subject line of your email.

Health Builders is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.