The Jordan Health Systems Strengthening II (HSSII) project is a five year project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (2009 – 2014) and implemented by Abt. Associates Inc.in partnership with BAHA Consultant Engineering, Initiatives Inc., O’Hanlon Health Consulting, LLC and TAG-Consultants. Working in close coordination with the Ministry of Health, the Royal Medical Services and the Higher Population Council in Jordan, the HSS II project is a health systems and services project that supports the institutionalization of systems that improve access, efficiency, and effectiveness of the delivery of health care services in Jordan.

HSS II Vision

“Better health for the Jordanian population through access to high quality health services and empowered communities participating in healthy lifestyles.”

HSS II Mission

“To support the public sector’s efforts to integrate and institutionalize essential systems that support high quality and safe, equitable, and efficient services in family planning, safe motherhood, primary health care and health promotion.”

The project is divided into two phases: Phase I (September 2009 – February 2011) focuses on renovating and equipping the Emergency Rooms, and Obstetric and Neonatal Wards of selected hospitals and associated training; Phase II (January 2010 – August 2014) builds on the achievements of the HSS project, supporting improvements in the quality of services at hospital and primary health care levels. Interventions focus on addressing the country’s important health priorities in family planning, reproductive health, neonatal care, and access to healthcare services and information. The project will continue work at the community level to raise client awareness and demand for high quality services.