University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
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 Chief of Party (COP)
will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the
project and report directly to the designated USAID Contracting
Officer’s Representative (COR).
S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.
The COP position requires
political savvy, as s/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions
and senior-level national and county-level government officials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in health, social services, management, or business administration, or related field.
- At least seven years’ experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.
- At least seven years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience within the capacity as senior staff in at least two of the following areas: HIV/AIDS care and treatment; maternal, newborn and child health; reproductive health; nutrition; quality improvement/quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E; and operations research.
- At least five years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs of similar size and complexity.
- At least seven years’ experience in program management and administration, financial management, award contractual compliance, subaward management, and tracking project performance and costs via specific funding streams.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
- Strong management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.
How 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.
“Contingent on Contract Award”
URC is an E-Verify Employer
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
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