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Thursday, July 15, 2010

University Research Co, LLC: Program Coordinator

University Research Co, LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Quality Improvement Program under the Health Care Improvement Project (HCI). HCI is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions based in Kampala with occasional travel to the field:

Post: Program Coordinator
To work with the Ministry of Health to help strengthen the Ministry's Quality of Care Initiative (QoC).

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate implementation of activities leading to institutionalization of quality of care into the ministry of health structures.
• Support development of policies and guidelines related to quality improvement in the Ministry,
• Support the Ministry of Health to improve care for patients with chronic conditions.
• Support QoC to coordinate technical to other partners implementing quality improvement at national, districts and health facilities.
• Report regularly to HCI and the Ministry of Health,
• Any other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications:
• Medical Doctor, preferably with a Masters in Public Health or related field.
• At least three years of experience in a management position.
• Knowledge of the Ugandan health system.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to systematically document processes, achievements and
lessons learned.
• Experience in Quality Improvement approaches is an added advantage

To Apply:
Qualified applicants must submit all relevant documents to the URC Office by 5pm on Tuesday, 20, July 2010. Please send your CV, photocopies of certificates and
testimonials as well as names and contact information for 3 professional references
to the following address or e-mail:

University Research Co,LLC - Centre for Human Services,
Plot 40 Ntinda Road,
P.0 Box 28745 Kampala, UGANDA.

Email: Hr-uganda@urc-chs.com (Please indicate in the subject line the position you are
applying for)

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview

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