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Division and Project Overview

USAID/Ghana Systems for Health Project will support improved sustainable health-service delivery by strengthening systems vital to ensure access and quality while mobilizing communities and building public-private partnerships (PPPs) to maximize coverage. University Research Co. LLC (URC) and its international and Ghanaian partners share the vision that, by 2019, Ghana’s health systems will be sufficiently robust that the Government of Ghana and its health workforce, in direct partnership with the communities they serve, will be able to sustain equitable access to, demand for, and use of high-quality, high-impact health services with reduced external support, especially in the five regions targeted by Systems for Health.  URC brings recognized expertise in applying evidence-based quality improvement approaches to accelerate the achievement of high impact health and social outcomes. We stand ready to provide technical expertise in malaria, family planning/reproductive health, nutrition, quality improvement, and management strengthening.
USAID funded Ghana Systems for Health Project is seeking an experienced Quality Improvement Specialist.

The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist will work closely with other project staff as well as Ghana Health Service at the regional level to develop and/or strengthen plans to implement high-impact integrated clinical interventions. This will include enhancing the capacity of regional, district, and sub-district managers as well as health providers to apply QI principles to strengthen health service delivery

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Provide technical support to regional, district and sub-district health teams in reviewing capacity and progress in using QI to improve compliance with national guidelines.
•   Facilitate regular peer exchange and shared learning opportunities within sub-districts, districts, and regions.
•   Support the dissemination of coaching tools and materials.
•   Provide technical support and coaching as needed to regions, districts, and sub-districts to carry out supportive supervision of health facilities. Copied at: ghanacurrentjobs.com
•   Strengthen communication about quality improvement and exchange of best practices among project stakeholders in order to expand capacity and further increase support for quality improvement.
•   Synthesize, document, and disseminate the process of institutionalizing quality of care into existing health service structures.
•   Any other tasks, as assigned by the QI Advisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Medical degree and public health experience required, with a postgraduate qualification in public health highly desired
•   Minimum of five years’ experience working in public health programs in Ghana at decentralized levels
•   Prior experience in quality-improvement methods in a health setting
•   Expertise in results reporting and narrative report writing Copied at: ghanacurrentjobs.com
•   Good diplomatic, representational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels
•   Capacity to manage numerous tasks and report in a timely manner
•   Experience with USAID projects preferred

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Location: Tamale, Ho, and Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter to s4hrecruitment-regional@urc-chs.com indicating “Quality Improvement Specialist” and location (Northern, Western, Central, Greater Accra, or Volta) in the subject line.

Closing Date: 11 November, 2014

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the experience and qualifications requirements 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.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.