USAID RHVP Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager Job Opportunity – Abt Associates
Job Title: Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager
Organisation: Abt Associates
Project Name: USAID Reproductive Health Voucher Program (RHVP)
Duty Station: Gulu or Lira, Uganda
Reports to: Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Supervisor
About Abt:
Abt Associates is an international development organization composed ofdedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries. Abt seeks to implement a five-year project funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).
About USAID RHVP Project:
Abt Associates is implementing the five year Uganda Voucher Plus Activity (in its second year) which is increasing access to safe motherhood services in private facilities in Northern and Eastern Uganda by engaging private providers in contracts to provide quality safe motherhood services to qualified impoverished women presenting a voucher purchased in communities..
Job Summary: The Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager will provide clinical mentorship and technical support supervision of RMNCH activities in accredited Private Health Facilities in line with MoH policy for CQI in MNCH.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the USAID Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager job placement should hold a medical degree (MBchB from a recognized University)
- Completion of internship and registration with the Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners Council
- Possession of a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Public Health will be an added advantage
- Specific training and or experience in RMCH technical areas is added advantage
- A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory position managing maternal & reproductive health programs in reputable NGOs (desirable)
- Previous exposure and experience as a practicing clinician/surgeon in a busy CEMONC facility
- Experience working with private health sector providers (desirable)
- Experience working with District local governments and other local players in health(desirable)
- Proven abilities to plan and implement capacity building activities and workshops
- Previous exposure and experience in mentorship and coaching providers on clinical and medical Issues
- Advanced written, presentation, and communication skills in English
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the region
- Understanding of Northern Ugandan dialects (desirable)
- Must be Ugandan national
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the USAID Project are encouraged to send their updated resumes / CVs and applicationletters that provide details of the applicant’s specific qualifications via Email to UgandaVouchers@abtassoc.com. Please clearly include the position title in the subject of the E-mail.
Deadline: 12th May 2017