URC Quality Improvement Consultant Jobs in Uganda
URC Quality Improvement Consultant Jobs in Uganda
University Research Co., LLC (URC) URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.
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. In the US, we focus on improving communication-related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.
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/).
Background
USAID RHITES NORTH ACHOLI Activity is funded by United States Agency for International Development implemented and managed by University Research CO., LLC. The Activity provides technical support and assistance to the Ministry of Health and USG implementing partners to institutionalize the Quality Improvement approach with a goal of improving health outcomes for the served populations.
Job summary:
The job holder will work closely with the project QI advisor, and partner QI advisors in the set-up, testing and implementation of QI initiatives. They will be responsible for facilitating synthesis and documentation of innovations and supporting teams to implement interventions with fidelity.
Roles and responsibilities
Develop and implement QI work plans to address priority quality gaps and provide a strategy for national level scale up.
Develop, test and support the roll out of QI tools through the Ministry of Health structures.
Build the capacity of the IPs, regional, district QI teams to use the QI approach to
improve the quality of care.
Coordinate and liaise with the relevant Ministry of Health departments to implement QI interventions for the MoH priority areas.
Evaluate and modify QI strategies in line with the project work plan.
Facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions, synthesize and document emerging changes.
Document best practices in form of case studies, success stories, abstracts, video clips in addition to the routine monthly updates, quarterly and annual reports.
Guide and facilitate the use of data to improve process and outcome indicators of interest,
In collaboration with the M&E team, review and manage data from the health facility/community teams and provide just in-time feedback to maintain valid and up-to-date data in the QI database.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Medicine, Nursing, Public health, or related field.
A minimum of 4 years work experience implementing QI approaches.
Demonstratable experience supporting multiple health facilities to implement QI.
Knowledge and experience of public health systems in Uganda.
Excellent mentorship and facilitation skills with experience in conducting trainings.
Ability to collect, analyze, evaluate, and visualize (quantitative and qualitative) data.
Experience working with PEPFAR supported HIV care and treatment programs is desirable.
Familiar with basic communication technology to manage virtual meetings.
Adequate working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel minimum).
Good written and oral communication skills and people skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; URC Quality Improvement Consultant Jobs in Uganda
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