Abt Associates Inc.
TITLE: Maternal and Child Health/ Reproductive Health/ Family Planning
(MCH/RH/FP) Advisor
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: Abt Associates is seeking a Maternal and Child Health/
Reproductive Health/ Family Planning (MCH/RH/FP) Advisor for a
recently-awarded USAID-funded project in Armenia that aims to strengthen
the Armenian health system and improve the quality of health services,
with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal and child
health, reproductive health/ family planning, tuberculosis and
non-communicable diseases services. The MCH/RH/FP Advisor will assist
with the planning and implementation of the MCH/RH/FP elements of the
projects quality improvement activities. The MCH/RH/FP Advisor will work
closely with other members of the Quality Improvement Team and will
report to the Team Leader for Quality Improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Provide technical assistance to support widespread implementation of
National Standards of Care and evidence-based approaches for MCH/RH/FP
services;
– Provide MCH/RH/FP-related input to development of capacity building
approaches and training packages for training institutions and health
care professionals;
– Support monitoring of provider performance against indicators related
to MCH/RH/FP;
– Advise on MCH/RH/FP policy documents;
– Build on public education efforts on MCH/RH/FP topics.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Medical doctor with specialty in Obstetrics/ Gynecology or Pediatrics;
– 5 years of experience working in maternal and child health care,
reproductive health and family planning;
– Training and/or experience in health education and quality assurance;
– Knowledge of technical assistance and/ or training (capacity building)
to local governments;
– Experience in contributing to programmatic and technical reports;
– Excellent facilitation, networking, negotiation and coordination
skills;
– Excellent organizational skills and highly developed written, oral and
interpersonal communication skills;
– Strong English and Armenian language skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please send a cover
letter and your CV in English language to: Armenia_jobs@… .
Please mention “MCH/RH/FP Advisor” in the subject line of your email.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of
this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its
website – www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
OPENING DATE: 07 February 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 February 2011
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Abt Associates Inc.
Yerevan, Armenia
– Provide technical assistance to support widespread implementation of
National Standards of Care and evidence-based approaches for MCH/RH/FP
services;
– Provide MCH/RH/FP-related input to development of capacity building
approaches and training packages for training institutions and health
care professionals;
– Support monitoring of provider performance against indicators related
to MCH/RH/FP;
– Advise on MCH/RH/FP policy documents;
– Build on public education efforts on MCH/RH/FP topics.
Abt Associates is seeking a Maternal and Child Health/
Reproductive Health/ Family Planning (MCH/RH/FP) Advisor for a
recently-awarded USAID-funded project in Armenia that aims to strengthen
the Armenian health system and improve the quality of health services,
with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal and child
health, reproductive health/ family planning, tuberculosis and
non-communicable diseases services. The MCH/RH/FP Advisor will assist
with the planning and implementation of the MCH/RH/FP elements of the
projects quality improvement activities. The MCH/RH/FP Advisor will work
closely with other members of the Quality Improvement Team and will
report to the Team Leader for Quality Improvement.
