Programme Officer, Access - Health Systems Strengthening / Quality Improvement

Programme Officer, Access – Health Systems Strengthening/Quality Improvement

International Planned Parenthood Federation

London, UK

Salary c. £33,280 per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

Join our Access team to support the implementation of our Access Global Strategy. With opportunities for international travel you will focus on strengthening health service delivery systems (SHSDS)/Quality Improvement (QI) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities.

You will provide technical assistance and monitor projects with SHSDS/QA/QI components. You will also ensure the provision of quality technical information on SRH in general and SHSDS/QI in particular to IPPF colleagues and clinicians across the globe. You will support the documentation of operational research within IPPF’s service delivery network.

You have a track record in the implementation of quality improvement models in the field along with technical programme management and operational research in SRH/QI in developing country programmes. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent English. Sound project management and IT skills are essential along with strong research and analytical skills. You must have a degree in a social science related subject, or equivalent standard of education.

CVs will not be accepted. For further information and an application form, please see our website www.ippf.org or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ. Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8298 or email jobs@ippf.org Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille.

Closing date: Friday 23 September 2011.

Interview date: Monday 10 - Friday 14 October 2011.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.