FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the above mentioned position , for the upcoming anticipated 5-year USAID Cambodia Health Quality Activity. The purpose of this program will be to support quality improvement of Cambodia’s health sector, which for the purposes of this award is defined as improved effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, safety, accessibility, and equity of health services. The activity will achieve this goal through four objectives: 1) Improved policies, guidelines and standard for integrated quality assurance; 2) Increased efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery; 3) Strengthened pre-service public health training; 4) Strengthened regulatory framework, implementation, and enforcement. Under these objectives, the award will support the Ministry of Health, Provincial and District Health Departments and Commune Councils to improve the quality of health services through targeted technical assistance and limited introduction of new techniques, approaches, and technologies that improve quality of health services in both the public and private sector.
- Provides technical and scientific leadership to those designing, and implementing technical strategies, programs or tools in specific technical areas. Provides technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence- based methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design. Builds capacity in country-level, regional or global program staff. Assesses current technical, scientific, managerial and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or global levels as appropriate. Provides guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound. May evaluate proposal design and protocol development to en sure design is sound and based upon evidence- based practice. Provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise. Responsible for sharing best practices in their field of expertise and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks. Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with relevant departments and personnel. May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as; the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), district health staff, several international and national development partner organizations, and the USAID mission in order to complete work.
- Provide technical leadership in a specific technical component and/or program wide activities.
- With technical oversight, provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of specific technical components of programs.
- Participate in resource development activities.
- Responsible for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities, and following the standards and practices of the department and division.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling own work flow and timetables, within area and function guidelines.
- Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
- Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.
- Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
- Ensures that project implementation adheres to the appropriate global strategy and remains technically sound.
- May serve as a departmental resource on procedural, administrative and operational issues.
- At least 5-8 years of experience for COP and DCOP and 5-8 years of experience for other positions working in this health quality/systems strengthening areas and/or similar programs; preferably those funded by USAID conducting in the Asia region.
- Experience working in Asia, particularly in health quality strongly desired.
- Strong understanding of issues related to health quality.
- Demonstrated skills in effectively working, coordinating and negotiating with local institutions and organizations, donors, other USAID projects, U.S. embassies, and partners.
- Fluency in English required; fluency in the local language strongly encouraged.
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