QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ADVISER - URC BOTSWANA

URC Botswana is looking for motivated individuals with strong relevant experience to join the ASSIST Project Team in strengthening the community health system response to HIV/AIDS. The project is funded by the U.S. Government PEPFAR program to achieve epidemic control of HIV/AIDS in Botswana. At this point we are filling a total of three (3) Head Office-based adviser positions on our core team to lead the overall implementation of our improvement work in seven priority districts. Under the Botswana ASSIST project, URC is working with dedicated local improvement teams and existing community platforms to apply quality improvement methods to community referral processes with the aim of ensuring more effective linkage to HIV testing and care, as well as retention in treatment.

Quality Improvement Adviser

Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities: The QI Adviser will work as part of the core team to actively guide and support the team on all aspects related to the science and practice of quality improvement in the context of the global USAID-ASSIST project. The QIA will specifically support the community-based work facilitated and coordinated by improvement coordinators in the 7 priority districts. Primary QIA duties include, but are not limited to, technical guidance on community-based improvement work, and the coordination and planning with community and other partners at national and subnational levels. The position requires a professional with previous QI experience and the ability to synthesize lessons and improvement ideas across districts and communities.

Required qualifications for ASSIST adviser positions

For all applicants to these 3 adviser positions we expect a master’s level degree in social sciences or other relevant development fields; A minimum of 8 years’ of work experience in areas directly relevant for the 3 described portfolios, including in improvement work; Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; An ability to effectively function in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment under gradually increasing delegation; And excellent written and verbal communication, as well as proven interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural context. Our advisers will be based in the Gaborone head office but we require their ability and willingness to travel frequently into project districts. Applicants need to indicate in their cover letter which specific position they apply for, as well as 3 references of former supervisors and colleagues they worked with in related roles.

Closing date and application instructions

For a fully detailed job description, please contact the URC country office at botswana@urc-chs.com, or visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at http://www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities.

All applicants must upload a CV/Resume, and an English language cover letter; in addition, please send your application tobotswana@urc-chs.com. Closing date is December 5, 2015.

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