Pact запрошує Радника/цю з підвищення якості / Pact seeks Quality Improvement Advisor, USAID/Ukraine PHS R&R

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Purpose

The overarching goal of the USAID Public Health System Recovery & Resilience Activity (PHS R&R) is to strengthen the Government of Ukraine’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats; sustain critical public health services during a crisis, protect the health of all Ukrainians. The project provides technical assistance to national, regional and local Ukrainian public health institutions and CSOs to increase preparedness and response to PH threats, mitigate their impact on essential health services, increase access and sustainability of mental health services for war-impacted population of Ukraine. This is to be a five-year activity (May 2027 is a closing date of the project).

PHS R&R is launching a “Healthy Community initiative” which will engage at the first stage five territorial communities applying Quality Improvement methodology to promote, protect and improve the health of their residents.

Key Responsibilities

The QI Advisor is to be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Quality Improvement Collaborative across pilot territorial communities through technical assistance to local QI teams.

The QI Advisor will work closely with PHS R&R Community Health team to plan, implement, and evaluate QI training, capacity-building and technical assistance to the pilot territorial communities.

Specific Duties

The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:

• Introduce QI concept to pilot communities and lead QI training and capacity building activities for target communities.
• Work closely with the PHS R&R Community health team to support the development of local QI charters and establishment of local QI teams.
• Communicate regularly and work closely with local QI teams to provide technical support and ensure that activities are technically sound and in- line with QI best practice.
• Support local QI teams to collect data and report on effective implementation of changes and results during learning sessions.
• Lead the development of agendas for QI learning sessions. Collaboratively with the Community Health team, develop materials and help learning sessions to allow sharing of information among QI sites, and discussions of results and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with other PHS R&R units to ensure partners in pilot territorial communities have access to relevant technical assistance and capacity building support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Master’s degree in international public health, international development, or related discipline or medical degree
• At least 5 -7 years of experience implementing and/or managing QI activities (development and implementation of standards and evidence-based practices) in health sector
• Demonstrated experience in advising, training and implementation of evidence-based standards and best practices in public health and civil society.
• Experience with public health programming
• Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects in the area of QI
• Fluent oral and written English, Ukrainian
• Strong computer application skills

Preferred qualifications 

• Experience with international donor-funded programs, particularly USAID-funded awards
• Solid knowledge of office operations policies and procedures
• Self-motivated and highly committed

To apply please send cover letter and CV to [email protected] no later than April 1, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.