Vacancy title:
CQI Advisor

Jobs at:
Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT)

Deadline of this Job:
28th September 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 20th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Background: Founded in 1807, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, (also known as the University of Maryland or UMB) comprises of some of the oldest professional Schools including School of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and nursing in the United States.

JOB DETAILS:
UMB works around the world to enhance capacity of governments, Regional and District Health Management Teams to improve the quality of health services through targeted technical assistance, systems development and institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives. In Tanzania, UMB works through its affiliate, Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) a not for profit organization.
UMB has teamed up with Amref Health Africa to implement a Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment project aimed at acceleration of achieving the 95-95-95 goals for HIV Epidemic control and building of sustainable health systems for optimized population-wide health outcomes. The project which is branded as Afya Kamilifu Project received funding from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania and will be implemented in Tanga Regiona and Zanzibar Islands. UMB and Amref Health Africa will work under the guidance and close collaboration of CDC Tanzania, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health, President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG), RHMTs, CHMTs, Health facilities and other.

MGIT is advertising for the following position to support its work under this project, and invites all qualified candidates to apply:

JOB SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Associate Director for Clinical services, the CQI Advisor will oversee all quality improvement related matters and work very closely with the Regional Project manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation team. S/he will be the key person in representing the Afya Kamilifu Project’s Quality Improvement portfolio. The position holder will be responsible for the overall oversight, technical assistance, capacity building and coordination of Quality Improvement efforts. S/He will also supervise the CQI officers to ensure they meet their day to day goals and objectives of high-quality HIV/AIDS services delivery at the Council and Facility levels. S/He will work closely with the R/CHMT, community partners and other stakeholders in ensuring the achievement of optimum patient and project outcomes

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the team in the provision of TA to R/CHMTs and facility teams for clinical quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Continuously and timely analyze data on performance indicators across the continuum of care while identifying areas of improvement
  
• Develops and overseas implementation of process and system improvement interventions and continuously identifies areas for improvement for better patient and program outcomes
  
• Support the technical team in understanding and utilizing CQI concepts in their day to day provision of high-quality HIV/AIDS and TB services.
  
• Update standard operating procedures and processes in accordance with current National guidelines, frameworks and policies
  
• Design and coordinates the implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting of evidence-based improvement interventions to respond to program and patient needs
  
• Collect and summarize performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and presents findings quarterly to the organizations (RHMTs and LIP)
  
• Facilitate strategic and tactical planning for the quality improvement program, including needs assessments, evaluations, root cause analysis and interventions.
  
• Coordinate SIMS remediation efforts in supported regions
  
• Coordinate all CQI related training and capacity building activities in the supported regions
  
• Support thorough documentation and reporting of QI activities and deliverables of the project across all levels on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Associate director for clinical services
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology or related field
  
• At least 5-year CQI health care implementation experience in Tanzania or any resource limited setting
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of synthesizing information and presentation, knowledge of evaluation designs in HIV programs
  
• Demonstrated knowledge in HIV is highly encouraged
  
• Knowledge of SPSS, Excel, Access, Epi- info and spreadsheet application
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply evaluation data into clinical activities.
  
• Experience working with PEPFAR supported programs, RHMTs and CHMTs is an added advantage.
  
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints effectively.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Swahili.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, negotiation and communication skills with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively in an ever-changing environment
  

Instructions for Submitting Applications:

• Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
  
• All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.
  
• Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
  
• Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
  
• All applicants should include daytime phone and skype contact information.
  
• Deadline for application is 28th September 2018, 5:00pm Tanzania Time.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.stakeholders for successful implementation of the Afya Kamilifu Project.