CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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:

DCOP shall directly assist Chief of Party in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive health communication interventions, and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and established professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

Specifically the DCOP must have:

· Master’s Degree in public health, or a related field, with specific emphasis on health communication, promotion and/or education;

· Minimum eight (8) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in:

o Designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale SBCC programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners;

o Demonstrated experience in building capacity in SBCC programming with the public sector, civil society, and private sector.

· Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.

“Contingent on Contract Award”

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.