Job Title: Quality Improvement Advisor-Orphan and Vulnerable Children
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Post Date: 12/18/2013
Job Description:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) has its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America along With its non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), and is a leader in public health consulting. 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.
URC's mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. For more information visit our website www.urc-chs.com
URC is looking for individuals to fill the position of Quality Improvement Advisor-Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) for USAID 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.
Position summary:
Reporting to the Senior Quality Improvement Advisor for OVC, the Quality Improvement Advisor – Orphans and Vulnerable Children work in collaboration with USAID Partners and the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and services (MLSS&S) to ensure that all Quality Improvement activities are aligned with the vision and objectives of the Care that Counts Global Initiative for OVC Program, the ASSIST work plan and the MLSS&S priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance to MLSS&S, partners and implementers in Quality Improvement for OVC Programmes.
- Support MLSS&S to institutionalize Quality Improvement through the development of standards, job aids and guidelines.
- Provide technical leadership in implementation of service standards with major USAID funded partners and other OVC Implementers in Kenya.
- Develop and update materials for trainings, learning sessions and coaching visits.
- Document the Quality Improvement process for OVC Programmes, through mainstreaming of the standards based approach.
- Present evidence and advocate for Quality Improvement for OVC Programmes across all levels of implementing partners.
- Organize workshops in collaboration with MLSS&Ss Department of Children Services and the National Social Protection Secretariat, USAID funded implementers and other OVC implementers in the country.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:
- A Masters degree in Sociology, Anthropology or equivalent.
- Prior experience in Quality Improvement methods in a social welfare setting.
- Demonstrated strong program implementation and organizational skills.
- Technical expertise and with more than seven years experience in OVC programming in Kenya, experience in working with the government at the national level will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience of working with policy makers and community based response to HIV and AIDS issues in Kenya.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to travel in the field as and when required.
- Exceptional verbal, interpersonal and written communications skills.
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC's Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
Please cut and paste your cover letter and upload your CV where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID 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. 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.
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