Project Officer (Quality Improvement) Job at University Research Co in Turkana Kenya March 2016
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University Research Co., LLC (URC): URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education 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.
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 the position of Project Officer, Quality Improvement to be based in Lodwar for a USAID funded project Applying Science to strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST).
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Quality Improvement Advisor in-charge of health service delivery, the project officer will work closely with ministry of health officials in the target counties and other local implementing partners to lead in the applications of improvement methods in integrated clinical settings.
- Provide project management support in Turkana.
- Work closely with APHIA Imarisha 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 regional mentors/coaches in quality improvement.
- Support Quality Improvement Teams and the Work Improvement Teams.
- Provide support to develop 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.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Nursing with two years’ experience or Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery with a minimum of four years’ experience. Those with additional training in public health and project management will have an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to build networks and partnerships.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, written communications, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in data analysis and presentation.
- Ability and willingness to travel in the field as and when required.
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
- 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;
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.
You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter 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.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.