Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For more than 50 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) activity to the ‘Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control’ (RISE) Project in Tanzania. RISE will support Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida and Tabora regions working collaboratively with the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MOCDGWSG) through Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs).
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Advisor [One position located in one of the 5 regions]
Position Overview:
The CQI Advisor provides overall CQI direction and mentorship to the project team and partners. S/he disseminates the latest biomedical guidance to guarantee the safety, quality and integrity of VMMC services through structured mentorship and supports tailored interventions for course correction. The CQI Advisor coordinates with the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) VMMC focal person to ensure quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) and training activities are congruent. S/he serves as the CQI point of contact within and outside Jhpiego, accountable for executing the project’s structured mentorship master plan.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree in Medicine, nursing or other health-related fields, especially public health or extensive hands-on experience managing quality assurance and quality improvement.
- At least 6-7 years of experience implementing quality assurance and quality improvement, particularly in combination with HIV prevention. Experience with VMMC is desirable.
- Five years of experience managing quality measures in donor-funded programs.
- Experience working with work and quality improvement teams is desirable.
- Field oriented and comfortable working with RMOs, DMOs, RHMTs and CHMTs, multi-disciplinary colleagues, inspiring teamwork and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience working with USAID, MOH, PORALG, INGOs and CSOs desirable.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training and building the capacity of individuals and organizations.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in Kiswahili and English.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% time.
Jhpiego offers a competitive package for selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications, and relevant experience.
To apply, please indicate the position title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV, three contactable professional references, and a cover letter. Applications, which do NOT include ALL of these elements, will NOT be considered.
All applications should be sent through email: HRTZ@jhpiego.org Electronics applications are encouraged. The subject on your application email should be the title of the position you are applying for so that we do not miss your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 June 2022 at 5:00 p.m
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply
Caution to the applicants:
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