Job Title: Senior Health Policy Advisor
Organisation: University Research Co., LLC
Project: The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, 29th October, 2013 by 13:00 Hours
Reports to: Chief of Party
About USAID ASSIST:
The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is a five-year cooperative agreement awarded to University Research Co., LLC and is dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies.
Job Summary:
The job holder will offer technical and other support at policy level, leading to institutionalization of Quality Improvement in the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development (MoGLSD).
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Enable and steer the national level drive to Build Quality Improvement competencies of Senior MoH and MoGLSD officials.
Ensure the Quality Improvement approach is embedded into all activities across all departments in the MoH and department for children in the MoGLSD.
Integrate Quality Improvement into policies, guidelines and other government guiding documents in the MoH and MoGLSD.
Advocate for Quality Improvement in meetings and other activities at the highest levels in the MoH and MoGLSD.
Prioritize Quality Improvement activities in the MoH and MoGLSD, including allocation of time and finances.
Offer support in the development and timely submission of work plans and budgets.
Hold regular activities to assess and build necessary competencies.
Ensure that cross-cutting themes like gender, health workforce development and leadership are well integrated into all activities.
In collaboration with the Knowledge Management staff, support the process of documenting best practices in form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine biweekly updates, quarterly and annual reports.
In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team ensure that data collected is accurate and valid and captures process and outcome indicators.
Provide technical supervision to Quality Improvement Advisors and Officers working under him or her.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should possess a Master's Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
Possess at least eight or more years work experience within a Government Ministry, Institution and or Multinational NGO, five of which should have been in a Senior Management position
Experience in handling Quality Improvement approaches is a must.
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills coupled with ability to manage projects from start up to successful completion are an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references & indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line addressed to: The Human Resources Officer USAID ASSIST Project University Research Co.LLC Plot 40 Ntinda II Road, P. O. Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: assistugandarecruitment@urc-chs.com (Attachment should not exceed 3MB).
Web: www.urc-chs.com
NB: While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicate the position in the subject of your application.
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