University
Research Co LLC
Center
for Human Services
Project
Officer - Quality Improvement Malaria Program
(3
Positions)
Location: To be based in Migori, Siaya and Busia Counties
Location: To be based in Migori, Siaya and Busia Counties
Salary: Commensurate with required experience and
qualifications
Position Level: 9
University
Research Co., LLC (URC): URC is
a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social
services, and health education worldwide.
With a
non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects
in over 45 countries, including the United States.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.
Internationally,
we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal,
newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and
malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and
vulnerable children and families.
In the
US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse,
with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.
URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.
URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide.
Please
join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).
Division & Project Overview: The URC Quality & Performance Institute (QPI) is a division of URC which serves as an organizing force to bring together best practices, staff experience, partnerships, and documentation on improving health care at URC.
Division & Project Overview: The URC Quality & Performance Institute (QPI) is a division of URC which serves as an organizing force to bring together best practices, staff experience, partnerships, and documentation on improving health care at URC.
The
USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is
URC’s flagship project in quality improvement.
ASSIST is managed by URC’s Quality and Performance Institute, (QPI), which has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.
URC is looking for individuals to fill three positions of Project Officer-Quality Improvement, Malaria Program for PMI funded project Applying Science to strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST).
ASSIST is managed by URC’s Quality and Performance Institute, (QPI), which has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.
URC is looking for individuals to fill three positions of Project Officer-Quality Improvement, Malaria Program for PMI funded project Applying Science to strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST).
The
project is a global leader in the implementation, advocacy, development and
promotion of cost-effective methods to design and improve healthcare services
and systems in developing and middle income countries.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting
to the Senior Quality Improvement Advisor, they will work closely with the
Ministry of Health (MOH) officials at county government level and Implementing
Partners to build their improvement competencies.
They
will ensure smooth running of multiple continuous quality improvement efforts
through capacity building and coordinated implementation of modern quality
improvement initiatives.
The
incumbent will;
- Provide
malaria project management support in selected counties.
- Work
closely with Malaria partners and sub county level health management teams
within selected counties to support improvement work in line with the
Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH).
- Support
Malaria Technical Working Groups, Quality Improvement Teams and the Work
Improvement Teams in the target counties.
- Provide
support to develop malaria quality indicators, data collection, analysis
and reporting.
- Develop
and update materials for training, coaching and learning sessions.
- Ensure
project compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
Experience & Qualifications
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Diploma in
Clinical Medicine or other related discipline. Those with additional
training in project management or Public Health will have an added
advantage.
- Two
(2) years’ experience working with National and County health systems.
- Hands
on skills of health care and health care coverage issues. Those with prior
clinical practice and quality improvement process experience will be
preferred.
- Proficiency
in data analysis and presentation.
- Proficiency
in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience
in advising, training and mentoring on improvement efforts.
- Prior
experience of working with district/ sub-county health management teams
- Demonstrated
ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability
and willingness to travel in the field as and when required.
- Exceptional
verbal, interpersonal and written communications skills.
- Fluent
in English and Kiswahili.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Knowledge
of USAID/Federal rules and regulations
- Relevant
training in Quality assurance/quality improvement of health services.
- Demonstrated
leadership skills and ability to build networks and partnership;
Please note: Only
candidates who are eligible to work in the Country for an indefinite period
without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
To Apply: For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.
To Apply: For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.
Qualified
applicants can also send a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae
indicating present employer, and position, daytime telephone number, current
salary, names and addresses of three work related referees to
hrkenya@urc-chs.com.
The
closing date for submitting applications is 6th May, 2016.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.
Also,
please complete your application form and attach a completedUSAID Form 1420
Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted.
No
phone calls please.
However,
since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish
to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you
direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.