CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: University Research Co.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

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 COP shall provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the program. Required: an appropriate balance of technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and experience; deep understanding of HSCP program goals and objectives; and ability to articulate the strategic vision for the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

Specifically the COP must have:

· A Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent field

· Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of SBCC, health communication, and/or health promotion;

· Demonstrated leadership skills in interacting and working collaboratively with other donors, international organizations, and host country institutions/agencies including central and local government, development partners, civil society and community-based organizations;

· Documented experience in providing a high level of technical assistance in SBCC for health and nutrition programs, along with understanding of cross-cutting elements like gender, youth programs, use of data for decision-making, mass media and community level BCC activities as well as IPC;

· Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills;

· Relevant field experience in similar settings with significant management responsibility, including relevant supervisory experience of professional staff;

* Zambian nationals highly encouraged to apply.

“Contingent on Contract Award”

How to apply:

To Apply:

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

You must attach your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.Also, please complete your application form and attach a completedUSAID 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 Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.