University
Research Co., LLC (URC): 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.
Recognizing
implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and
service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and
bring improvements to scale.
Job
Description:Chief of Party
Roles and
Responsibilities: The Chief
of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of
the project and report directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer’s
Representative (COR).
S/he will
supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and
reporting requirements.
The COP will
take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and
other implementing partners.
The COP
position requires political savvy, as s/he will interact with numerous GOK
institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
·
At a minimum
a Master’s Degree in health, social services, management, or business
administration, or related field.
·
At least
seven years’ experience in managing complex public health programs or programs
of similar scope and size.
·
At least
seven years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience within the capacity as
senior staff in at least two of the following areas: HIV/AIDS care and
treatment; maternal, newborn and child health; reproductive health; nutrition;
quality improvement/ quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E;
and operations research.
·
At least five
years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or
evaluating public health programs of similar size and complexity.
·
At least
seven years’ experience in program management and administration, financial
management, award contractual compliance, subaward management, and tracking
project performance and costs via specific funding streams.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
·
Strong
management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional
reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills,
and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and
managerial requirements of the project description.
How to
Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
You must
attach 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.
The closing
date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.
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.
Job
Description:Deputy Chief of
Party & Service Delivery Technical Advisor
Roles and Responsibilities: The Deputy Chief of Party
& Service Delivery Technical Advisor (DCOP/SDTA) will be responsible for
the overall technical oversight of the project and is specifically responsible
for project implementation that relates to facility and community level service
delivery.
The DCOP/SDTA reports directly to the COP and will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation of high impact, proven interventions and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
S/he will assume
the responsibilities of the COP in the absence of the COP. S/he will coordinate
among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners and will
interact with numerous GOK institutions and representatives, particularly at
the county-level.
S/He will
take a technical leadership role in coordinator with GoK and other partners and
will work closely with the HSS Advisor. He/she will be knowledgeable about
current implementation science and state-of-the-art service delivery
approaches.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
·
At a minimum
a Master’s Degree in public health or related field.
·
At least
seven years of experience in managing and implementing complex public health
programs of similar scope and size in a development context, with at least five
of those years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Kenya.
·
At least five
years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a technical team
and in project design
·
At least
three years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience within the capacity at a
mid- or senior level in these areas HIV/AIDS care and treatment, maternal,
newborn and child health and reproductive health /family planning AND
demonstrated experience in two of the following areas: nutrition; quality
improvement/ quality assurance; community health, human resources for health
development; M&E; and operations research.
·
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private
sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders,
particularly at the sub-national level.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
How to
Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
You must attach 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.
The closing
date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.
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.
Job
Description:Health Systems
Strengthening (HSS) Advisor
Roles and
Responsibilities: The HSS
Advisor will report to the COP and will be the technical lead responsible for
the result: Strengthened County Health Systems, specifically Governance and
Strategic Planning, Health Products and Technology/Commodities, Human Resources
for Health (HRH), Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation and Referral
Systems.
This position ensures a seamless link between service delivery interventions
and county cap city and systems development.
He/she will
be knowledgeable with the issues around devolution and the functions and
organization of the county government, particularly the county health
management teams and their capacity gaps.
He/she will
advise the COP and the project team on HSS matters related to the program and
manage staff in this respect, if any. He/she will work closely with county
officials.
Minimum Qualifications
·
Minimum
Master’s degree in health policy and administration, health sector development,
public health or related field.
·
Minimum seven
(7) years of relevant, senior-level professional experience managing and
implementing health systems strengthening programs in the areas listed above
with a minimum of (5) years’ experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya experience
preferred.
·
Five (5)
years demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team and project
design.
·
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private
sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders,
particularly at the sub-national level.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
How to
Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
You must attach 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.
The closing date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015. 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.
Job
Description:Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist
Roles and
Responsibilities: The
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be
responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring
and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against
targets, outcomes and impacts.
He/she will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress
and areas of improvement. He/she will guide reporting processes amongst
technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and
knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
He/she will
support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any
M&E related staff in the program.
Minimum Qualifications
·
A
post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business,
statistics, or international relations.
·
At least
seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating
activities for complex programs in developing countries.
·
A firm
command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality
integrated service and support programs.
·
Demonstrated
experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as
per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration, performance
against each funding stream).
·
Demonstrated
analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and
support project supervision.
·
Strong
writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and
program outcomes and impacts.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language.
How to
Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
You must attach 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.
The closing
date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.
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.
Job
Description:Senior Finance
Director
Roles and
Responsibilities: The Senior
Finance Director will report to the COP and will be responsible for overseeing
all aspects of financial management, including financial systems
implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and
accounting for both the prime contractor and any subawards.
Minimum Qualifications
·
A
post-graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field relevant
to the position requirements.
·
At least
eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects,
of which at least five years were working in the field of international
development.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language.
How to
Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
You must attach 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.
The closing
date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.
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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URC is an E-Verify Employer
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
