University Research Co. LLC Jobs in Kenya

1. University Research Co Data Collectors (RMNCH+A Assessment) Jobs in Kenya

10 Positions

Hours: Consultant, Part-time, Eligible for Overtime (total 17 days with possible extension, if required)

Location: Variable, URC Offices in Kenya

Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to: MNCH Technical Unit Lead of USAID ASSIST Project, Chief of Party for USAID ASSIST Kenya Project and Assessment Coordinator

University Research Co., LLC (URC): URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

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.

Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families.

In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (www.urc-chs.com).

Division & Project Overview: The Quality and Performance Institute (QPI) is a division of URC that has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.

The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) is the QPI’s leading project that is dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies.

The project carries on the work of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project (www.hciproject.org) and is focused on building the capacity of host country providers and managers to apply modern quality improvement methods, make essential services accessible to all who need them, and ensure that care is delivered in compliance with standards and client needs, for every client, every time..

An important global objective of the ASSIST Project is knowledge management: to facilitate documentation and sharing of evidence for improvement of specific care processes, based on the work of individual QI teams, large-scale improvement efforts, and/or research, and to make this information readily available through Web technology.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The RMNCH+A Data Collector will be responsible for effectively collecting data to assess quality of RMNCH+A services in selected facilities in Kenya.

The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Get familiar with data collection tools and study protocol

Attend study orientation and data collection training
Conduct data collection of assessment of quality of RMNCH+A care in selected facilities in Kenya, including but not limited with following:
o direct observation on the care and/or observation on simulated clinical case scenarios
o provider interviews and skills assessment
o patient interviews
o medical documentation and statistical report reviews
o review of medical infrastructure and inventory

Conduct standard data quality procedures

Ensure confidentiality and protection of human subjects through implementation of all ethical procedures considered by the study protocol

Work collaboratively with assessment coordinator and data collection team

Review filled data collection tools to ensure completion and quality of data

Pass numbered and filled questionnaires to assessment coordinator after completion of the data collection in each site

Provide guidance and clarifications to data entry team regarding collected data as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Experience and Qualifications

Clinical content expertise and at least 5 years work experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology and/or Pediatrics
RMNCH technical content expertise, including knowledge of updated evidence-based recommendations (e.g. WHO) in the area of RMNCH is required

Doctor of medicine, BSN or completed medical or nursing specialization in related field

Ability and willingness to travel for 2 to 3 weeks on the field

Strong time management and organizational skills;

demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams.

Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions.

Experience working with mid-to-low resource countries on similar assignments, including data collection and analysis in the area of RMNCH

Fluency in English is required.

Exposure to improvement concepts and tools are helpful.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

Experience in assessing quality of RMNCH services in Kenya or other EPCMD country is highly preferred

Strong knowledge of global development strategies and monitoring frameworks in the area of RMNCH is highly preferred

Exposure to improvement concepts and tools

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Kenya for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

To Apply:
Qualified applicants can also send a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to hrkenya@urc-chs.com.

The closing date for submitting applications is 27th February, 2017.

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.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

2. University Research Co Translators (English to Kiswahili, Kalenjin & Dholuo) Jobs in Kenya

Position ID: 12/20/2016; FY2016. Translators

Hours: Consultant, part time; Eligible for Overtime (total 17 days with possible extension, if required)

Location: The job does not require physical presence at USAID ASSIST Kenya Office

Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to: Senior QI Advisor, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (RMNCH) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) technical Unit and Chief of Party of USAID ASSIST Project in Kenya

Required Experience & Qualifications

Excellent knowledge of English and at least two out of three following languages Kiswahili, Kalenjin and Luo
Good knowledge of medical terms and terminology.

Bachelor’s Degree and masters in research related field.

Excellent knowledge of English, Kiswahili, Kalenjin and Dholuo languages, writing and typing skills.

Excellent skills in research work and translation of documents and tools such as questionnaires, informed consent documents, assessment of understanding tools, protocols

Proven experience in translations from English to Kiswahili for clients such as research institutes or other translation users.

Good Knowledge of HIV and AIDS terminologies

Is able to showcase evidence of the documents translated before

Experience of working with the Kenya public health system especially in HIV and AIDS

Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills

Good inter-personal and computer skills.

Desired Experience & Qualifications
Clinical content expertise in Maternal newborn and child health is highly preferred.

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

To Apply:
You must send CV/Résumé to USAID ASSIST Office in Kenya hrkenya@urc-chs.com and send the illustrative document translated into the languages claimed.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted.

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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