Job Title: Senior Quality Improvement Advisor - Maternal, New-born and Child Health (MNCH)
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 Senior Quality Improvement Advisor - Maternal, New-born and Child Health (MNCH) will offer technical and other support at national, health facility and community levels, leading to quality improvement in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH).
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Support development and timely submission of work plans and budgets.
Hold regular activities to assess and build necessary competencies.
Review and improve technical strategies employed to ensure the USAID ASSIST project work plan is adhered to and implemented with measurable success.
Support the submission of quality and accurate technical reports quarterly, biweekly, and at all other requested times.
Ensure that cross-cutting themes like gender, health workforce development and leadership are well integrated into 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 inaccurate 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 Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and a Master's Degree in a Health related field preferably Public Health and/or Obstetrics and Gynecology or Pediatrics.
At least five years' work experience gained through serving within a government institution with proven ability to coordinate activities of different stakeholders at a national level.
Possession of a valid registration certificate from the Uganda Medical and Dental practitioners Council.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with project management abilities are an added advantage.
Experience in handling Quality Improvement approaches and providing clinical training to service providers and stake holders is a must.
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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