Job Opportunity at Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT), Technical & Program Quality Advisor

Job Summary
Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) is looking for a qualified and dynamic Technical & Program Quality Advisor to work with local implementing partners and RHMTs to monitor quality improvement activities to improve health care services around HIV/AIDS by initiating QI interventions to address gaps within the REACH  project.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 3 years

Job Description
Position - Technical & Program Quality Advisor 
Location - Dar es Salaam with frequent travels within Tanzania
Reporting Associate Director-Program Quality & Special Projects
 
Key Activities:

Under leadership of STA- PQ&BD, will assist in Development and implementation of systems, policies, and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data.

Work with the STA to Analyze, update, and modify standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve QI services/operations.

Provide TA to R/CHMTs and selected facility CQI teams with overall responsibility for providing support for clinical quality improvement initiatives.

Take leadership in monitoring of quality improvement activities at facility and partner level to improve & institutionalize quality improvement interventions

Collects and summarizes performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and presents findings quarterly to the organizations (RHMTs and LIP)

Facilitates trainings for site quality improvement teams as directed by the STA- PQ& BD

Evaluate impact of training activities and share recommendations

Maintains thorough documentation of activities and deliverables

Will be involved in establishing a framework through which continued mentorship to CHMTs and facilities can take place

Involved in set up monitoring and evaluation of the CQI activities conducted by RHMTs, LIP & Selected facilities

Collects monthly report from supported regions and provides guidance, submits to STA-PQ& BD and provides recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Reputable first degree in Nursing, Medicine, epidemiology or related field

Masters in Public Health, public administration, Epidemiology, social science or improvement science will be an added advantage.

At least 3-year CQI experience in resource limited health care delivery or administration,

Demonstrated knowledge of synthesizing information and presentation, knowledge of evaluation designs in HIV programs

Experience working with PEPFAR funded projects, experience implementing QI projects.

Demonstrated knowledge in HIV is highly encouraged

Skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications

Knowledge of analytical software such as SPSS and Epi Info is highly desired.

Demonstrated ability to apply evaluation data into clinical activities

Must be registered with the relevant regulatory body.

Experience working with PEPFAR supported programs. Also experience working with RHMTs and CHMTs is invaluable

Advanced computer skills including MS Office.

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.

How to Apply
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae of no more than 3-pages by the 23rd October 2019 to the Human Resources & Administration Manager, at TanzaniaHR@mgic.umaryland.edu

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.