University Research Company Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description: Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor
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.  URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. 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.
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 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
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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