ABOUT ALU
ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.
We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.
HOW WE WORK
The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.
The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Mission Curator plays a unique role in the faculty–one that is highly focused on supporting student learning, experiences, and development in relation to their missions. Mission Curators are both specialists and interdisciplinary advocates, as the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities require an interdisciplinary approach. Mission Curators are academics with master’s or higher-level qualifications AND deep experience in the world associated with their domain area, with a substantial professional network that spans the Continent and beyond. Mission Curators are educators, coaches, network builders, and door-openers for our students and for ALU’s mission. This Mission Curator will have a focus on healthcare education and systems and will sit within the Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide regular and on-demand mission support and mentorship to students throughout their learning journey through synchronous and asynchronous channels that enable them to contextualise their learning with respect to the grand challenges and great opportunities listed above.
- Provide subject matter expertise on the design and development of learning modules associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs).
- Provide subject matter expertise on the design and delivery of immersive and experiential learning programs associated with the 14 Grand Challenges and Opportunities (GCGOs)
- Curate indicative content, learning activities, and professional experiences drawing upon their specialised knowledge in Healthcare.
- Connect students with real-world learning opportunities and world-leading experts to support them with the realisation of their mission.
- Lead the initial facilitation of modules associated with the areas of specialisation, as well as some core elements of the curriculum (such as complex problem solving).
- Contribute to the creation and development of research initiatives in line with the area of expertise, and in partnership with appropriate others, particularly within ALU’s Centers of Excellence.
- Contribute to the annual programme review to ensure content is up-to-date, valid, relevant, and reflects current and future trends.
- Identify and implement modifications to learning materials, assessments, and other relevant components that meet internal and external quality assurance requirements.
- Other relevant activities to ensure the successful delivery of the programme
- Engage in institutional service through active participation in the academic committees, such as the curriculum committee, where curators can provide input into the development of the programme.
- Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by one’s manager.
Essential Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health, global health, or related areas of specialisation with a focus on healthcare systems, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
- At least 2 years of experience in education at the tertiary and post-tertiary levels, with preference for those with experience in innovative, non-traditional higher educational organizations.
- Proficiency in educational technologies and virtual learning platforms to support diverse instructional modalities.
- Excellent English communication skills
- Superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own work.
- Excellent coaching and project management skills.
- African-centred knowledge and experience.
- Strong regional and international network with NGOs, Startup Incubators, and accelerators etc.
- Based in East Africa or willingness to relocate.
Desired
- Additional educational qualifications beyond the master’s degree, including a doctoral degree.
- Based in Rwanda or willingness to relocate