COMMUNITY HEALTH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) OFFICERS

Jhpiego- an International non-profit health organization with more than two decades of its presence in Nepal is seeking candidates for the position of “COMMUNITY HEALTH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) OFFICERS - KALIKOT” for the USAID-Health for Life (H4L) Project. The purpose of the H4L Project is to provide technical assistance and other support services to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity to plan, manage, and deliver quality and equitable family planning and maternal, newborn, and child health services.COMMUNITY HEALTH QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) OFFICERS will be based with other H4L district-level staff in District/Public Health Offices in Kalikot or any other following district as per need basis: Arghakhanchi; Kapilbastu; Kalikot; Jumla; Jajarkot; Rukum; Rolpa; Pyuthan; Dang; Salyan; Banke; Bardiya; Surket; and Dailekh.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the H4L District Program Coordinators to strengthen the DPHO and other district structures to identify QI issues, address gaps, mobilize resources and better serve communities with quality FP/MNCH services.
• Travel within H4L districts to identify systems gaps and build capacity of communities, facilities and VDCs for QI; monitor and coordinate with LTAPs and consultants.
• Prepare H4L district-based work-plans, reports and briefs as required; document case studies, lessons learned and challenges at the district and sub-district levels.
• Support H4L ANM pre-service/HRH activities at ANM schools and clinical practice sites.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years' experience in relevant field or Master degree in Health Science or Social Science with 3 Years’ experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of community based health programs.
• Extensive field experience working with rural and remote communities.
• Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to health care providers and other stakeholders.
• Experience integrating cross-cutting issues such as gender equity and social inclusion.
• Good oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.

Interested candidate should submit their application stating their motivation along with an updated CV at vacancy@jhpiego.org.np  with ‘Community Health/Quality Improvement Officer’ in the subject lineby 4th Feb 2015. Telephone inquiries shall not be entertained.

Jhpiego is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women and candidates from marginalized and disadvantaged community are encouraged to apply.