University Research Co., LLC (URC), and its non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS) 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 health service quality by empowering health workers to find and expand proven and locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Although our headquarters office is located in Bethesda, Maryland most URC staff live and work in the countries or regions they serve. Currently, our work spans over 30 countries. 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/).
URC-CHS collaborates with a number of federal, state, international, and non-profit organizations. Key clients include the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; the Gates Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
TO APPLY: To submit your application online (preferred) please cut and paste your cover letter into the “Notes” section of the system. Upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document and upload as requested. URC-CHS job listings can be found at:
http://www.urc-chs.com/job_listings
Multiple Openings for Proposal, including Project Director
Rockville, MD
URC-CHS is actively looking for public health professionals, including a Project Director, to include in a health services proposal to a major federal government client. Contingent upon contract award, you would work on a major project focused on health education communication and awareness, and providing information on health resources and treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS (for Project Director): You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship for all positions on proposal. Ph.D., MPH or equivalent work experience in public health, social sciences or business administration; 3+ years of relevant experience in clearinghouse or telemarketing management role. Excellent proposal writing, interpersonal and leadership skills are required at the Project Director level. Minimum of 5 years of experience offering technical assistance and direction to large government programs, especially in the behavioral health area. Prior work experience with public health prevention, intervention and/or treatment, at the federal, state, and/or local community levels (public and private), and experience with networks of service delivery is a firm requirement. You must have demonstrated project management skills and experience with government contracting in a customer service oriented environment.
TO APPLY: Click on the link
http://www.urc-chs.com/project_director_domestic_programs, scroll down to the bottom of the page and submit cover letter and resume online. Individuals interested in being considered for proposed positions other than Project Director, please visit our website at:
http://www.urc-chs.com/job_listings and apply.
Positions include: Deputy Project Director; Director, Multimedia Services; Health Communications Manager; Information Services Manager; Information Specialist (Bilingual, TDD, various levels); Publications Manager; Resource Manager; Distribution Center Supervisor; Federal Government Publications Liaison; Technical Program Advisor (Substance Abuse) - part time, 20 hrs; Technical Program Advisor (Mental Health) – part-time, 20 hrs. You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Please note that only individuals clearly meeting business requirements will be contacted.
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M&E Consultant, LIFT
Bridgeton, NJ
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant (part-time position, 20 hours per week) who will design and conduct local research and evaluation studies, including both process and outcome evaluations of the intervention, to identify and confirm a direct relationship to improving timely entry, access to and retention of Latina women in quality HIV care. Evaluation goal: to collect information on program implementation and compare it to program’s intent and effectiveness of original research plan in meeting stated objectives. R&E studies also must be assessed as part of a local and national multi-site evaluation plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Graduate degree in public health (MPH, MHS), or related field; you must have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in conducting real-world healthcare evaluations or health related research; familiarity and experience with both quantitative and qualitative research measures (strongly preferred); some content knowledge of/ experience with HIV policy and HIV treatment or care; experience in public health outreach, primarily to adults; familiarity and experience using the disability-adjusted life year (DALY) as a measure of overall disease burden, HAB HIV/AIDS Core Clinical Performance Measures for Adults and Adolescents, and CDC’s HRQOL-14 measure for quality of life status (required). Relocation assistance and benefits cannot be provided; ideal for Spanish-speaking candidates recently graduated or several years out with advanced degree and relevant experience willing to work part-time in the greater Philadelphia or greater NYC area.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll down to bottom of page:
http://www.urc-chs.com/me_consultant_hrsa_lift_project
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Program Officer, International Division
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Program Officer to provide overall technical (programmatic) and financial backstopping to several USAID-funded projects and supervise a Project Coordinator for administrative and financial management support. This position reports to the Deputy Director of the International Division and provides support as needed to senior technical and management staff in the field. You will support bilateral programs in Ghana and Uganda, Africa focused on maternal and child health, malaria and HIV/AIDS. This includes support for work planning, budget tracking, results monitoring, documentation of achievements -- including report writing – and hiring consultants when and if necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Master’s degree in public health, international development or related field (or commensurate experience) PLUS at least two years of experience working on international donor funded projects in a program and/or financial management capacity; ability to work well either in a team or independently in a fast-paced organization by prioritizing and managing multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and follow-through required; strong written and oral communication skills; prior experience working in developing countries helpful; fluency in English is required and additional language abilities preferred. A minimum of 25% travel is required.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll down to bottom of page:
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=549674
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HIV/AIDS Proposal Manager
Bethesda, MD
URC-CHS is actively seeking a seasoned public health professional with direct experience in HIV services/ delivery care systems for underserved populations to take the lead on writing a proposal. Desired experience could include working at clinics and or with service delivery systems that cater to diverse immigrant groups and interfacing with health care systems and research. In this role, you would be responsible for developing a detailed chronic care model oriented toward seeking, testing, treating, and retaining high-risk populations. Previous grant/ proposal writing related to implementing HIV/AIDS programs that have led to grant and/or contact award is highly preferred. Contingent upon project award, you would be considered for the role of Project Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Graduate degree in public health, medicine, nursing, social services or related field; at least 10 years of relevant HIV care and delivery systems; previous grant or proposal-writing experience is required and prior publications in peer-reviewed articles is a plus. Strong project management and writing skills are required, as is the ability to work well in a matrixed team environment.
TO APPLY: Email cover letter, including salary requirements, and current CV to
mfetter@urc-chs.com and be sure to include “HIV/AIDS Proposal Manager” in the subject line. Due to the volume of inquiries, please note that candidates who best fit requirements of the position will be contacted.
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Director of Research & Evaluation
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Director of Research and Evaluation which is a key senior management position on the USAID Health Care Improvement (HCI) Project. The Director of Research & Evaluation is responsible for the research and evaluation portfolio that includes designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of the research agenda of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project. The Director of Research and Evaluation reports to the Director of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project, and manages and mentors the staff of the research and evaluation unit.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; Doctoral degree in operations/ applied research, public health, medicine, management, or social science; 10+ years of relevant public health research and evaluation experience working in developing countries and in the U.S. on aspects of improving health service delivery related to primary health care; 5 or more years of successful management experience with R&E program activities for international clients, and presenting outcome results to international audiences; training in and experience with a variety of research and M&E techniques. Proficiency in a second language other than English (e.g., French or Spanish) is helpful.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll down to bottom of page:
http://www.urc-chs.com/director_of_research_and_evaluation
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Senior Research & Evaluation Advisor
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Sr. Research & Evaluation Advisor who provides technical assistance to HQ and field staff in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing research studies focused on health systems strengthening and other public health topics. You will help with research design, development of indicators, manage and organize data collection, conduct statistical analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and write reports on findings.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Must have doctorate in global public health or related field (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, etc.). Prior research experience in developing countries strongly preferred. Must have some experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis; fluency in English required; proficiency in French and/or Spanish strongly preferred.
TO APPLY:
http://www.urc-chs.com/senior_research__evaluation_advisor - scroll to bottom of page and submit application online.
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TB Advisor
Botswana, Africa
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a TB Advisor in Botswana. This position supports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Botswana National Tuberculosis Program (BNTP) to improve multi-drug resistant/ extensively drug-resistant (MDR/XDR) TB services. The TB Advisor reports directly to BNTP Manager and will partner with URC’s Technical Director, Country Coordinator, and Regional Director in addition to other members of the URC Botswana Team.
QUALIFICATIONS: MD or MBBS required; MMEd, MPH, MHS or similar degree desired; must have experience working, preferably at the national level, in TB programs, including an MDR TB component; TB/HIV co-infection work also required.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll down to bottom of page:
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=543992. Please cut and paste cover letter in “Notes” section. Or combine cover letter and CV into one document and upload into system as indicated.
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Quality Improvement Advisor
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Quality Improvement Advisor who collaborates with senior advisors in their area of expertise (i.e., HIV/AIDS, MNC, reproductive health, TB, malaria, health systems strengthening, R&E) and field staff in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, or Latin America to implement and build on quality improvement (QI) initiatives, present work at conferences and high-level meetings, and provide support to the design, implementation, analysis, write-up, and sharing of QI interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; Master’s degree in global public health or related field; five (5) or more years of relevant work experience in developing countries; experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) techniques; excellent written and oral communication skills required; in addition to fluency in English, fluency in a second major language (i.e., French Spanish, or Russian) is also required; must be able and willing to travel internationally about 25% of the time. When applying, please note area(s) of technical expertise and training in cover letter.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll down to bottom of page:
http://www.urc-chs.com/quality_improvement_advisor_- please cut and paste cover letter in “Notes” section. Or combine cover letter and CV into one document and upload into system as indicated.
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Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Procurement & Contracts Specialist in Bethesda. Reporting to the Vice President for Contracts and Grants, the Procurement/ Contracts Specialist is responsible for procuring commodities, including pharmaceuticals and medical equipment and the negotiation, administration, and termination of prime contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements. This person also prepares cost proposals for government clients and donors.
QUALIFICATIONS: knowledge of appropriate regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is required; experience with Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) highly desired; undergraduate degree in accounting, business or related field required; ability to analyze government contracts for compliance and have expertise in dealing with non-routine and complex projects; 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a federal contracting environment.
TO APPLY: Click on link and scroll to bottom of page:
http://www.urc-chs.com/procurement/contracts_specialist
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Project Coordinator
Bethesda, MD
University Research Co., LLC is seeking a Project Coordinator in Bethesda. As a Project Coordinator, you will support the Healthcare Improvement (HCI) Project in its global portfolio of healthcare quality improvement work. You will provide backstop support to staff at HQ in the field on all logistical, administrative and financial matters.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must be eligible to work for an indefinite period in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; Undergraduate degree in social sciences, international relations, business, or related field required; at least two (2) years of experience in office support; strong proficiency in MS Excel to track and monitor project expenses and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word. Fluency in English required. Fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese or another major foreign language highly desired. Overseas experience working with international projects coordinating communications and administrative areas preferred.
TO APPLY: Email cover letter and current CV to
hr@urc-chs.com and be sure to include “HCI Project Coordinator” in the subject line. Due to the volume of inquiries, please note that only candidates who best fit requirements of the position will be contacted.
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