MPH tutor / Health Education

MPH tutor / Health Education
Academic year 2023-2024

Tutor for the Master in Public Health Programme at KIT

KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam is a leading centre of expertise for sustainable economic development, gender, health care and intercultural communication. We conduct research and provide advisory services and training in developing countries on a wide range of development issues. We stimulate interactions between global, national and local levels partners and help to bring theory into practice.

KIT organizes an annual 12-month Master of Public Health (MPH) programme; the MPH is awarded by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and is accredited by the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO). The MPH is designed to develop the capacity of senior health managers to use an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to address health problems in low and middle income country settings. Participants can follow two study tracks: Health Systems Policy & Management track, and the Sexual and Reproductive Health track. Typically, participants are mid-career health professionals from various disciplinary backgrounds, and currently in managerial roles in low and middle-income country health systems.

We seek a tutor for the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme.

·       For an average of 32 hours/week

·       Location is KIT, Amsterdam and from home (according to KIT policy)

·       Working language is English

·       Starting date: preferably 25 September 2023

·       Duration: 8 months

As a course tutor , you will:

·       (Co) organise and facilitate the MPH course, possibility to assist in other courses at KIT:

o   Act as a contact person for students, facilitators and the course coordination.

o   Responsible for the timely availability of study material (schedule, session outlines and required reading) in KIT Virtual Grounds, preparation of sessions, preparation of the class room (i.e. audio-visual material).

o   Introduce facilitators, promote group dynamics, share recent experiences.

o   Facilitate specific sessions.

·       Maintain and improve the quality of the course by:

o   Evaluation of sessions with facilitators; taking care of providing feedback to students and facilitators, report overlaps between objectives and content of, register presence/absence of participants.

o   Analysing and reporting student evaluations, participate in interim verbal evaluation sessions, writing draft evaluation reports and give suggestions for improvement.

o   Contribution to the further development of the content of the training.

o   Being aware of the group dynamics and well- being of the students within the course and generate discussion if necessary. Support international students with their integration in the Netherlands, and in the group.

o   Encourage and initiate social activities of the group.

o   Supporting the module/course coordinators on a daily basis.

o   Provide students with feedback on specific skills such as presentation, feedback skills, scientific writing referencing.

o   Act as tutor for selected papers/students together with staff.

o   Encourage student’s active involvement in their self-reflection.

o   Examine selected papers/exams following KIT procedures.

o   Participate in team meetings of the course.

We seek an enthusiastic and technically sound professional with:

·       Educational background in health sciences / public health

·       Recent master’s in Public Health / International Health from KIT

·       Good communication skills

·       Positive attitude towards education and the transfer of knowledge and skills

·       Experience with intercultural learning

·       Fluent in written and spoken English

·       Computer literacy skills: MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) and preferably some experience and familiarity with a virtual learning environment, or at least know how to search for information online

·       A current valid residence and work permit to live and work in The Netherlands (it is candidate’s responsibility to ensure they already have a work permit in Netherlands by the start of the contract)

What do we offer?

The ability to experience professional and personal growth within an exciting, dynamic and multi-disciplinary working environment with passionate colleagues. Temporary contract and payment via payroll agency. The salary is 15,65  EUR (gross per hour) with a 32-hour working week. Travel costs, and holidays are compensated separately according to KIT’s policy.

Additional information

KIT Royal Tropical Institute aspires to be an equitable and inclusive community. We consider inclusivity of talent and diversity of people and perspectives as valuable resources that contribute to our mission. KIT provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, functional impairment, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

About KIT

The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam is a multifaceted centre of expertise for international and intercultural cooperation. KIT aims to improve health and ensure equitable socio-economic development.

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, our knowledge work focuses on global health, gender, economic development and intercultural communication. Our education offer comprises a graduate programme in global health, advanced courses for health professionals, a gender training programme and training and coaching services in intercultural communication. Our campus houses state-of-the-art office and conference facilities, the certified ecofriendly Amsterdam Tropen Hotel, and De Tropen cafe & restaurant. We are also the home of SDG House: a resident community of sustainability experts, social entrepreneurs and NGOs with a membership of 60+ organisations.