13 March 2014

USAID Project Jobs - Quality of Care Officer at Abt Associates


Project Name: USAID Integrated Health ProjectDuty Station:  Mbarara, UgandaAbt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities. Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Quality of Care Officer supports the planning and implementation of the project’s quality improvement (QI) activities. The incumbent will also contribute to the development and implementation of the Ql technical interventions. The job holder will also offer technical input in the development and refinement of CQI models for health providers (PHC, MNCH, etc.). The Care Officer will be assisting the Monitoring Teams in development quality indicators, monitoring Ql indicators at pilot sites and build their capacity through special trainings and facilitation. Responsible for ensuring timely data collection, reporting and other activities carried out through QI component. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a health-related discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional reputation. Past experience and exposure with USAID programs within the region desired. At least eight years’ experience in the organization, management and/or delivery of health care services.All interested candidates who meet the above requirements and desire to work with the above USAID ABT Project should send their updated CVs and application letters which should ideally include your suitability for the above aforementioned vacancy to: uganda_jobs@abtassoc.com. NB: Please kindly include Position Title in Subject of the E-mail. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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