URC

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

Position Summary:

The Health Communications Associate is responsible for contributing in the development and execution of health communications and processes for the SAMHSA Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives (UADPEI) projects and activities. The position’s objective is to provide expertise in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of strategic health communications in underage drinking prevention. . This mid-level professional will primarily provide multi-faceted support to enhance underage drinking (UAD) prevention and awareness efforts across the United States and its Territories.

In this role, the Health Communications Associate is primarily responsible for the development of underage drinking prevention content and materials by using a variety of health communication principles in the execution of project tasks and activities, including but not limited to content design, development and pretesting of messages and materials, implementation and monitoring, as well as evaluation. A formal background or relevant work experience in health communication programs is therefore a must to contribute to UADPEI objective to prevent and reduce underage drinking.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, the Health Communications Associate is responsible for the following:

Conduct literature reviews of relevant publications, activities, and occurrences that will support the design of project initiatives and research projects.
Contribute to the development of UAD prevention print- and Web-based materials, required reports, special projects, and training programs.
Create content development plans and work with key staff to implement strategies for promoting print- and Web-based UAD prevention products.
Contribute in the writing and review of UADPEI website content and reports as needed. Coordinate with Web team to develop new information architecture across contract Web sites, including updating and repurposing content.
Track and contribute to relevant news on UAD prevention, coordinating with staff to promote contract national prominence and influence.
Work with key outreach staff to identify and pursue opportunities for external promotion of UAD prevention-related activities and SAMHSA priorities on preventing underage alcohol use.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract’s knowledge base on UAD by analyzing and sharing compelling information on relevant Federal activities that align UADPEI activities with existing initiatives and avoid duplication of efforts.
Provide quality control including but not limited to editing or proofreading services for health communication products and ensure that Web-based materials are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Contribute to dissemination of information to special populations and hard-to-reach communities affected by underage alcohol use and key stakeholders through various contract activities, including conferences, meetings, and trainings. Assist with carrying out team duties and other assignments, including quick-turnaround assignments for the client, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE: To be considered, you must be eligible to work for an indefinite period of time in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, communication, or related fields, plus 3 to 5 years of work experience in substance abuse prevention or intervention programs required.
Excellent time management and organization skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to shift work priorities to meet unexpected assignments and to work on multiple types of projects with varying difficulty levels.
Demonstrated public speaking, leadership, and teaching capabilities, with ability to make quality, independent decisions and handle confidential information.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and effectively meet deadlines.
Flexibility with work schedule to meet program needs and changing client priorities. Must be innovative, creative and be able and willing to take the lead on assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work with diverse populations and forge relationships with constituencies at the Federal, state, and local levels.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet research and other software applications.
Superior written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are essential. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team to reach team and corporate objectives.

Desired /Qualifications:

Familiarity with government contracting environment preferred.

* Relocation assistance for this position cannot be provided.

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply by clicking on the following link:https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2011202

Please combine your cover letter and CV into one document and upload into the online system, as instructed.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates clearly meeting the requirements for this position will be contacted. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our consultant database against other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Senior Governance Advisor

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:08:42 UT

University Research Co., LLC (URC):
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co, LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe.

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

URC seeks a Senior Governance Advisor experienced in health stewardship, leadership, organizational management, and policy development and reform. This position is expected to lead health governance activities with national and local governments, the private sector, citizens, and stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight to improving stewardship of hybrid health systems, as well as activities involving transparency and accountability, engagement of civil society, and policy development and reform.
Provide technical assistance to country program activities in areas of health governance and policy.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in management, social sciences, medicine/public health or related fields.
At least 5-10 years of governance assistance to government and non-government entities at the regional, national and local level including health organizations.
Excellent knowledge of health management, strategy development and implementation, organizational development, and training and mentoring of health entities and leaders.
Must have experience in health institutional management and training, institutional strengthening, human resources management and strategic planning.

To Apply:
Please apply directly for the Senior Governance Advisor by clicking this link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010512

Cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document (preferred submission) and upload into the system. Finalists will be contacted. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Senior Health Economist

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:07:06 UT

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

URC seeks a Senior Economist lead with strong academic, field investigation and management experience. This position leads economic and business management work related to planning, analysis and implementation that supports initiatives developed by host governments and the private sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Advise, mentor and provide assistance to public and private entities, countries and regional institutions in the areas of applied health economics and business development.
Ensure quality, relevance and efficiency of economic, financial and related analysis to further health systems strengthening.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, Medicine/Public Health, social or health sciences or a related field
At least 15 years of experience leading, advising large international projects, specifically with experience in two or more of the following areas: management, economic analysis, health system strengthening, business development and private sector approaches to health delivery;
Demonstrated experience and understanding of institutional and policy issues that effect health systems development at the national and local levels, professional experience interacting with bilateral and international health donor agencies, host country governments and private sector;

To Apply:
Please apply directly for the Senior Economist position by clicking the following link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010502

Cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document (preferred submission) and upload into the system. Finalists will be contacted. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Senior M&E Advisor

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:06:31 UT

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage and conduct research and lead the capacity for technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation;
Serve as technical expert to lead activities and manage contributions from research organizations providing technical assistance in research, monitoring and evaluation.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in statistics, epidemiology, economics, public health or related field;
At least 5-10 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and research inclusive experience wanted in:

Designing, managing and implementing research projects in low-income and resource-constrained settings,
Designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems in low- income and resource-constrained settings,
Training implementers and/or policy makers,
Data analysis.

Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts required;
Must have experience in and understanding of data collection and survey methodologies, including statistical survey methodologies and analysis, and health systems analysis.

To Apply:
Please apply directly for the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor by clicking the following link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010552

Cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document (preferred submission) and upload into the system. Finalists will be contacted. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Project Director

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:04:57 UT

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

URC seeks a senior executive with experience in providing vision, direction and guidance to personnel and partner organizations. The position requires senior management skills, coordination skills at senior levels of government, the private and NGO sectors, and the ability to provide strategic and technical direction.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction;
Oversee all of the technical functions of the program. Oversee implementation of all project activities to meet targeted objectives;
Serve as liaison with USAID, international, regional, and national partners, donors, high-level host government counterparts, grantee and project’s stakeholders;
Develop annual work plans, annual progress reports and quarterly reports.
Develop strategic approaches and ensure coordination in the implementation of program activities;
Provide overall coordination, and with Deputy Project Directors and Senior Advisors, ensure the scientific and technical quality of all activities at the global and country level;
Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Management, Medicine/Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences or a related field;
At least 15 years of experience leading, managing and implementing large international projects, specifically with experience in two or more of the following areas: management, health system strengthening, governance of health programs, health policy, and private sector approaches to health delivery;
Demonstrated experience and understanding of institutional and policy issues that effect health systems development at the national and local levels, professional experience interacting with U.S. Government agencies, host country governments, the private sector and other relevant stakeholders;
Demonstrated experience working in partnership with international donors and agencies.

To Apply:
Please apply directly for the Project Director position by clicking on the following link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010492

Please cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section of the online application system and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document and upload into the system.

Only finalist candidates will be contacted. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our consultant database against other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Director of Finance & Administrator

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:03:46 UT

University Research Co., LLC (URC):

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co, LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe.

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

Position Summary:

URC is currently soliciting applications for a Director of Finance and Administration who will lead and be responsible for the day to day operations of a large complex, multi-country, ensuring that transparent procedures are followed for all expenditures and that adequate financial data and accurate reports are provided to support decision-making. S/he will be responsible for daily operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting and will supervise the cash flow management, financial monitoring and reporting to USAID.

The candidate must have a proven track record in working effectively with and preferably leading multidisciplinary, multinational teams through excellent written and verbal communication, delegation, leadership, interpersonal and team working skills.

This is a U.S.-based position and all applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a permit to work in the U.S.

Specific Responsibilities:

Conduct administrative, contractual operations and financial management systems according to USAID established regulations, standard operating procedures and good business practice.
Establish and maintain transparent financial systems of the highest integrity.
Evaluate the financial impact of management decisions, ensuring that USAID receives value for money and that all financial transactions undertaken are in line with USAID established guidelines.
Design and prepare routine (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) financial reports for the management team.
Identify and implement interventions that promote efficient utilization of available resources.
Ensure that financial management systems are well maintained and remain up-to-date.
Supervise administrative staff and provide management support to the technical team.
Put in place systems for proper management of office assets.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:

Master’s degree in Economics, Financial Management, Business Administration, International Development or related field (required).
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in project management including financial management and personnel management of large international development programs (required).
Familiarity with USAID programs (required).
Experience with preparing and monitoring budgets in an international organization a must.
Demonstrated practical knowledge in use of Microsoft applications specifically, Excel, Access and Word applications.
Knowledge in use of quick books accounting package.
Working knowledge of developing and interpreting standard financial reports (Balance sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and creation of journal entries.
Experience with multilateral and/or bilateral donor programs, USAID preferred.
Previous experience as a proactive manager, with a strong reputation for delivering measurable results with a significant emphasis on developing good, collaborative working relationships with the team, counterparts, implementing partners, international organizations, and/or donors.
Knowledge of USAID planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure.
Experience working in multicultural contexts and working collaboratively with worldwide partners.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Ability to work effectively in a post conflict environment required.

To Apply:

To apply directly for the Director of Administration and Finance position, click on this link:

https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2011172

Please cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section of the online application system and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document and upload into the system.

Only finalist candidates will be contacted. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our consultant database against other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

URC Joins 1,000 Days Partnership

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:48:00 UT

University Research Co, LLC (URC) recently joined the 1,000 Days partnership, a group that advocates for improving nutrition for mothers and children in the 1,000 days between the start of a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday.

Featured Staff

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:10:06 UT

Dr. Edward Broughton: Supporting Research to Strengthen Effectiveness

By Sarah Whitmarsh

As the newly appointed Director of Research and Evaluation for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Health Care Improvement Project (HCI), Dr. Edward Broughton leads a sizeable implementation research portfolio. His role at URC involves providing support for strengthening the rigor of data collection and analysis, synthesizing outcomes from HCI programs, and sharing lessons learned.

Raised in Australia, Dr. Broughton began his career as a physical therapist. His ongoing interest in economics, particularly in decision-making for health, led him away from clinical work and into postgraduate programs in health economics. He completed a Master's of Public Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding teaching and research positions at both.

Dr. Broughton's research focuses on cost-effectiveness, that is, comparing the costs and benefits of certain actions; in the health field, those include the cost of investing in health services compared with potential gains, like improving people's health.

At URC, Dr. Broughton largely focuses on analyzing the cost-effectiveness of quality improvement methods. "The criticism about quality improvement is that it is expensive from an economic perspective. We're trying to show that it's not that expensive compared to what you're gaining," he said.

For example, HCI's Niger project addressed high maternal mortality rates, mostly resulting from severe bleeding after childbirth, through the collaborative improvement process, a quality improvement approach that assembles teams to work and learn together to rapidly achieve significant improvements in a specific area of care. With investment by USAID and Niger's Ministry of Health, health facility teams tested new ways to deliver better childbirth care, including the use of the drug oxytocin to prevent bleeding. After two years, the costs of individual deliveries decreased, and more women survived childbirth. Thus, the overall investment is quite low, with the added value of improved health outcomes.

Dr. Broughton is co-authoring a case study on Niger in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance. Other recent and upcoming articles include:

Jorge Hermida, Edward I. Broughton, and Lynne Miller Franco. "Validity of self-assessment in a quality improvement collaborative in Ecuador," International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2011. Abstract available at http://intqhc.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2011/08/12/intqhc.mzr057.abstract/.
Broughton E.I. "The 'how' and 'why' of cost-effectiveness analysis for care pathways," International Journal of Care Pathways. 2011. Abstract available at http://ijcp.rsmjournals.com/content/15/3/76.abstract/.
Broughton E.I., et al. "Economic analysis of a pediatric ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention initiative in Nicaragua." International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011.
Broughton, E.I. et al. "Economic analysis of pediatric hospital improvement intervention in Nicaragua." Pan American Journal of the Pan American Health Organization (accepted for publication June 2011).

Dr. Broughton has led technical trainings in Afghanistan, Kenya, Nicaragua, Tanzania, and Uganda and is guiding cost-effective analysis of quality improvement projects in several countries, including Ecuador, Guatemala, Mali, Niger, and Russia. Going forward, he will focus on gathering and publishing more cross-border experiences, enabling many countries to pool their research and compare methods and outcomes. He is also leading HCI's institutional review system to ensure it documents its adherence to standards of ethical research.

Improving Iron and Folate Availability for Antenatal Care in Kenya

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:58:00 UT

This short report describes how the USAID Health Care Improvement Project (HCI) is working with the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Kenya to improve the quality of antenatal care (ANC) services in Kenya, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, skilled delivery and family planning services. In February 2011, the HCI and MOH staff piloted an activity in Kenya's rural Kwale district, which was performing below the national average in terms of utilization of ANC/PMTCT services. This report describes the improvement approaches implemented, lessons learned and next steps.

Medical Waste Management in Namibia

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:53:46 UT

This technical brief describes collaborative efforts with the Ministry of Health and Social Security and other stakeholders to improve management of health care waste in Namibia. It also includes results, lessons learned and recommendations. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) supports URC's work in Namibia as part of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project (HCI).

Task Shifting in HIV/AIDS Service Delivery: An Exploratory Study of Expert Patients in Uganda

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:50:00 UT

Over the past several years in Uganda, many health facilities have adopted strategies to shift some facility and community-based tasks to “expert patients,” clients who are recruited and trained to provide support services for other clients in facilities and in communities. The USAID Health Care Improvement Project (HCI) carried out a qualitative study in May 2011 at six health facilities that were using expert patients in a variety of tasks within the facility and at the community level. This study examines issues faced by expert patients from the Ugandan context to improve understanding of current practices and perceptions.

Project Assistant

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:57:49 UT

Position ID:	FY2012-20 PST
Status:	Non-exempt eligible for Overtime (OT hrs. subject to pre-approval)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bethesda, MD HQ
Salary:	Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

University Research Co., LLC (URC)
URC is a global company that works to improve the quality of health care, education and social services in the U.S. and around the world. We provide technical assistance and field research to strengthen health systems and service quality by empowering health workers to find and expand proven and locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality maternal, newborn and child health services, preventing and reducing infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria; and improving family planning and reproductive health education.

Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. Our mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

Division & Project Overview
URC's Program Support Team division is currently seeking a Project Assistant to support a large Primary Health Care Project in Baghdad, Iraq. The successful incumbent will continuously provide excellent customer service and support to URC's international division, Field Office and Staff. Through this project, URC is supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to strengthen the delivery of quality primary health care services throughout Iraq.

Roles and Responsibilities
PST is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to support USAID funded Primary Health Care Project in Iraq. The Project Assistant will be responsible for assisting with financial and administrative backstopping of the Project. The incumbent’s specific duties will include the following tasks:

review vouchers and receipts for accuracy and allowability,
track and monitor project expenses, review and process monthly field reports (financial and narrative), prepare and/or analyze quarterly financial reports, and assist in preparing budgets,
update project expense trackers with current financial data,
review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and allowability,
make international travel arrangements and procuring visas,
arrange meetings,
order office supplies and catering,
proofread reports, and
handle other logistical and office-related tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. degree
Previous office experience/project support utilizing budgeting skills, invoice reviewing and applying USAID rules and regulations may be substituted for full completion of a college degree

Computer literacy required in MS Excel and Word

Desired Qualifications:

PowerPoint
QuickBooks
Arabic language speaking/reading ability

To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at urc-chs.com (http://www.urc-chs.com/careers) and apply by clicking on this link below:

https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010872

Please cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document and upload into our applicant tracking system.

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 an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Featured Staff

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:22:01 UT

Dr. Kheang Soy Ty: Implementing Innovative Programs in Southeast Asia

By Jenna Cristiano and Sarah Whitmarsh

A Cambodian national, Dr. Kheang Soy Ty is leading a new three-country initiative as Chief of Party for the Control and Prevention of Malaria (CAP-Malaria) Project in Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. He has 20 years’ experience in international public health, more than half devoted to malaria prevention and treatment in his home country.

A visit to western Cambodia in late 2000 sparked Dr. Soy Ty’s interest in malaria. Part of a relief team, he helped provide medical care to people previously isolated from such care by Khmer Rouge unrest. In the wake of the Khmer Rouge surrender, the team discovered many severe malaria cases, only a quarter of which had been treated appropriately.

The team also identified a growing number of cases that did not respond to the medicines commonly used for malaria treatment, called multidrug-resistant malaria. Drug resistance makes the disease more difficult to treat—and thus more deadly to those who get it.

“Cambodia is known as an epicenter of multidrug-resistant malaria with potential to spread around the world,” he said. “I wanted to join the effort to contain—and eventually eliminate—those resistant strains.”

Dr. Soy Ty joined URC in 2007 as the Chief of Party for the Malaria Control in Cambodia (MCC) Project, which ended in November 2011. Under his direction, MCC achieved notable successes in implementing innovative programs to reach groups at risk of contracting malaria. For example, the project strengthened the village malaria network, training and deploying hundreds of health workers to villages throughout Cambodia. The health workers screened villagers thought to have malaria using rapid diagnostic tests, provided treatment when necessary, and educated their communities about sleeping under bednets to prevent malaria infection.

The 2011 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report highlighted another successful MCC initiative: the volunteer taxi drivers’ program. Dr. Soy Ty and MCC staff trained 32 taxi drivers, who volunteered for the program, to play malaria information on CDs or cassettes to their passengers, many of whom are mobile and migrant workers. These workers are at high risk of malaria due to their employment in forest fringe areas. In total, the taxi drivers reached more than 47,000 passengers, of whom 21,000 were migrant workers. This initiative is now expanding to involve more taxi drivers.

Dr. Soy Ty forged relationships with the Cambodian Ministry of Health, Cambodian National Malaria Center (CNM), World Health Organization (WHO), as well as local partners. The MCC team worked with the WHO to map multidrug-resistant malaria in certain Cambodian regions through community-level surveillance.

Through CAP-Malaria, Dr. Kheang Soy Ty will scale up best practices and strengthen cross-border collaboration across Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, areas with high rates of malaria transmission. His team will:

· Work closely with communities, strengthening networks of village malaria volunteers and expanding their role to include the use of rapid diagnostic tests and treatment of simple malaria;

· Improve the quality and effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment in health facilities; and

· Support surveillance of malaria parasites, including those resistant to anti-malarial medicines.

Prior to joining URC, Dr. Soy Ty was the Deputy Medical Coordinator for Infectious Diseases with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Cambodia. He has experience managing and supervising cross-border health policy development, laboratory quality assurance, and diagnostic supply chain management. He earned his Master of Science degree in disease control from the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp and a medical degree from the University of Health Sciences in Phnom Penh.

Previously Featured Staff

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:05:39 UT

	Dr. Ram Shrestha: Using an Innovative Community Approach to Strengthen Health Systems

	Dr. Jorge Hermida, USAID Health Care Improvement Project (HCI), Director for Latin America

	Dr. Refiloe Matji, URC Vice President

	Dr. Youssef Tawfik, HCI Director of Maternal and Child Health and Reproductive Health

Featured Staff

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:05:16 UT

	Dr. Kheang Soy Ty: Implementing Innovative Programs in Southeast Asia

	Dorcas Amolo: Passionately Advocating for Women and Children in Sub-Saharan Africa

	Dr. Edward Broughton: Supporting Research to Strengthen Effectiveness

Previously Featured Staff

URC’s Translating Research into Action Project Posts RFA on Task-Shifting

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:24:00 UT

URC’s Translating Research into Action (TRAction) Project has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) on task-shifting for improving maternal, newborn, and child health services. The RFA calls for implementation research into the use of task-shifting to scale up three interventions: use of medications to promote uterine contractions and prevent postpartum hemorrhage by community health workers, the performance of Cesarean sections by nurses and other non-physician clinicians, and treatment of newborn infection by community health workers.

Health Finance Advisor

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:58:20 UT

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

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

URC seeks an experienced Health Finance Advisor with extensive expertise in health costing, cost-effectiveness analysis, National Health Accounts, risk analysis, and actuarial models. This position requires effective coordination with clients as well as demonstrated experience in mentoring institutions and individuals at the national, regional and local level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight to all financing, NHA, insurance, risk analysis, costing and cost-effectiveness activities.
Provide assistance to country programs, including local private entities, on a range of financial analysis, planning and strategy development.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, social science, or related fields;
At least 5-10 years of experience in health finance and economics.
Excellent knowledge of health finance, NHA, insurance, cost-effectiveness analysis.
Must have experience in and understanding of health financing and budgeting in developing country for resource poor settings.

To Apply:
Please apply directly for the Health Finance Advisor by clicking the following link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010482

URC is an E-Verify Employer.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Health Systems Management Advisor

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:18:39 UT

University Research Co., LLC (URC):

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co, LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe.
URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission at www.urc-chs.com.

Expertise will be required as outlined below.

URC seeks an experienced Health Systems advisor to manage complex budgeting, human resource, and information systems activities at the regional, country and local level within a hybrid (public and private) health system. This advisor will manage assistance and/or mentor institutional, operational, and procedure changes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight and technical assistance for strengthening health planning and budgeting, manpower planning, health information systems, change management, scenario and contingency planning and the development and institution of operational procedures.
Provide operations capacity building for country programs as well as regional and local institutions.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in management, public administration, human resource management, systems analysis, or related fields
At least 5-10 years of experience in systems strengthening
Excellent knowledge of international health management, training/mentoring, human resources planning, strategic planning, and institutional strengthening
Must have experience in and understanding of health institution management and capacity building

To Apply:

Please apply directly for the Health Systems Management Advisor by clicking the following link: https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2010572

Cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document (preferred submission) and upload into the system. Finalists will be contacted. Thank you.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Aide Mémoire pour les Coaches: Pour aider le coach à suivre le travail et le progrès de son équipe (French)

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:22:45 UT

This job aid accompanies the guide "Le Coaching comme un Outil d’Accompagnement des Équipes d’Amélioration de la Qualité (French)," developed by the Integrated Family Health Project (Projet Intégré de Santé Familiale – PISAF) in Benin.