NGO JOBS

Organization: University Research Co.
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a global company that works to improve the quality of health care, education and social services in the U.S. and around the world. We provide technical assistance and field research to strengthen health systems and service quality by empowering health workers to find and expand proven and locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality maternal, newborn and child health services, preventing and reducing infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria; and improving family planning and reproductive health education.

Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. Our 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/).

Division & Project Overview

The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is a new project dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies. The new project carries on the work of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project ( http://www.hciproject.org) in global advocacy, development, and promotion of cost-effective methods to design and improve health care services and systems in low- and middle-income countries.

An important global objective of the ASSIST Project is knowledge management: to facilitate documentation and sharing of evidence for improvement of specific care processes, based on the work of individual QI teams, large-scale improvement efforts, and/or research, and to make this information readily available through Web technology.

The ASSIST Project is managed by URC’s Quality and Performance Institute (QPI). Through QPI, URC has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The QI Advisor, in collaboration with USAID partners and the Ministry of Health will liaise with the Chief-of-Party to ensure that all activities are aligned with the vision and objectives of the Government of Lesotho in respect of The National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, as well as with the basic tenets of Global Initiatives that the GOL is party to in relation to HIV and AIDS.

• Provide technical guidance to partners and implementers in QI for PMTCT, Maternal and Child Health, ART, and Nutrition services
• Provide technical leadership to organize for the implementation of service standards with major USAID funded partners and other PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition programme Implementers in Lesotho.
• Develop and update materials for trainings, learning sessions and coaching visits
• Document the QI process for PMTCT, MCH, ART and Nutrition Programmes, through mainstreaming of the standards based approach
• Present evidence and advocate for QI for PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition Programmes across levels of implementing partners
• Organize workshop logistics in collaboration with Ministry of Health, USAID funded implementers and other PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition implementers in the country.
• Liaise with the finance and admin department and provide administrative, financial and technical reports as necessary
• Carry out other duties as assigned may be assigned by the Chief-of-Party

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A recognized Medical degree, or Senior Public Health Nursing Qualification; a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health will be an added advantage
• Prior experience in quality improvement methods in a health setting
• Demonstrated strong program implementation and organisational skills.
• Technical expertise in the field of PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition programmes in Lesotho with experience of not less than 5 years
• Demonstrated experience of liaising with policy makers and community-based response to HIV and AIDS issues in Lesotho.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of rules and regulations USG funded Programmes
• Ability to work under pressure and within agreed timelines / set deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work within guidelines as agreed with Supervisor
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Able to communicate well with Government of Lesotho, donors, and implementers.
• Ability to budget and manage finances on a monthly basis

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

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

You must upload 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. 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 an E-Verify EmployerURC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: Lesotho
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Country Director, the Strategic Information (SI) Director provides overall leadership, management and technical direction on SI activities for all projects and studies managed by the ICAP-Lesotho country program. The SI Director will ensure that all M&E and surveillance activities are consistent with ICAP’s goals as well as donor initiatives and in support of the government of Lesotho.

This position is grant funded.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical responsibilities:

• Supply technical assistance to all ICAP Lesotho programs on any SI issue including reviewing routinely collected data to monitor and evaluate programs and improve performance.

• Identify short and long-term objectives toward strengthening Health Strategic Information systems in country and develop proposals to accomplish these goals.

• Promote data quality standards and provide feedback to ICAP, MOH, donors and staff to reinforce the standards.

• Implement training and on-going technical mentorship on SI for ICAP-Lesotho.

• Spearhead the conceptualization and implementation of operations research utilizing available routinely collected service delivery data.

• Work with MOH and CDC Lesotho technical groups related to SI.

• Develop and implement system for providing routine information and feedback to ICAP-supported facilities, Ministry of Health (MOH), and ICAP technical staff in-country.

• Work with ICAP NY SI Unit to develop feedback materials (i.e. routine indicators results and study results).

• Contribute to the documentation of program successes including the development of manuscripts, abstracts and posters.

• Assist ICAP Lesotho technical areas on developing key indicators, data collection tools and define information flow to meet project needs.

Management responsibilities:

• Oversee development and monitoring of work plans and budgets to support Strategic Information activities.

• Manage human resources under SI Unit including regular appraisal of staff.

• Promote skills, technical capacity and abilities to be performed by SI Unit staff.

• Organize, conduct and attend national SI technical meetings to inform and improve program planning and implementation.

• Develop professional/expert network within and beyond Lesotho that could be utilized to support the ongoing ICAP Lesotho SI Unit projects.

• Liaise with other technical areas within ICAP Lesotho, ICAP NY and CDC Lesotho to establish work plans, ensuring consistency of activity and communication related to SI.

Advocacy responsibilities:

• Promote collaboration between various in-country stakeholders involved in Strategic Information themes.

Reporting responsibilities:

• Assist country staff in ensuring compliance with government and donor agencies’ reporting guidelines and monitor accuracy of data included in all projects reports.

• Support all ICAP Lesotho programs/projects with the development/maintenance of tools/databases to assist with data analysis and reporting.

• Ensure that program activity data reported by ICAP are verified by quality assurance procedures and ensure quality, timely reports on projects progress to ICAP NY, PEPFAR, HRSA and other stakeholders and funders.

• Review regular reports (including quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports; both internal and those addressed to funders) and provide feedback on the quality and timeliness of the submissions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel (up to 20%) within Lesotho may be required.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in public health or a related discipline. MD or PhD preferred.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the design and implementation of strategic information activities in HIV or a related area in a developing-country context.

• Fluent English language skills. Fluency in Sesotho preferred.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Excellent team building and capacity building experience.

• Experience working with government at the national or regional level in resource-constrained settings, preferably in Lesotho.

• Experience working with US government donors.

How to apply:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Lesotho and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Relocation expenses will not be covered.

Please send cover letter and CV to icap-jobs-lesotho@columbia.edu.

Please indicate you are applying for position “Strategic Information (SI) Director” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.