Technical Advisor: Quality Improvement at Anova Health Institute

Job Description

Technical QI Support

• Support the development & review of the Anova sub-district & facility 959595 plan, in line with overall Anova 959595 plan
• Provide technical assistance for development & review of 959595 implementation plans at facility & sub-district level.
• Provide technical assistance for programs design and planning
• Assess current health system’s needs, and implementing activities to support project reporting requirements and routine projects management
• Use data (weekly – monthly) to monitor performance against target, guide Anova roving teams on which facilities to prioritise for support & which programme areas to prioritise, based on performance data
• Oversee the implementation of facility quality improvement plans

 Training & Mentorship

• Facilitate skills building and in-service workshops for Anova & DoH staff on Quality Improvement methodologies and techniques.
• Mentor Anova & DoH staff on development, implementation & review of QI plans
• Conduct facility visits with Anova roving team weekly to provide support for facilities where QIPs are being implemented
• Facilitate learning sessions or cluster review meetings or performance review meetings for Anova & DoH teams.
• Provide tools for design, implementation and monitoring of implementation of QI plans & HSS activities

SIMS, EWI, Ideal Clinic and other Formal Assessments

• Conduct baseline SIMS, EWI, Ideal Clinic and other standardised assessments in all supported facilities annually
• Implement remedial & quality improvement activities to address gaps identified by formal assessment. Conduct follow-up assessment thereafter
• Ensure all supported facilities achieve minimum light green for all SIMS care & treatment CEEs and Ideal Clinic status achieved and maintained annually

Reporting & Administration

• Submit monthly reports to line manager timeously
• Submit other progress reports as requested
• Keep record of all QIPs and processes followed from planning to implementation of the QIPs
• Report on QI projects conducted by writing up abstracts, posters, articles etc. for conferences, journals, meetings etc.
• Form part of Anova sub-district & roving team
• Participate in monthly Anova sub-district meetings by presenting feedback on QIPs and activities
• Represent Anova in relevant DoH and Funder meetings & forums
• Establish & maintain good working relationships with all key stakeholders within & outside of Anova

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Essential qualifications and experience

• A degree in Nursing, Public Health, Quality Management or Social & Behavioural Science
• Quality Improvement Advisor Course or other training in QI methodologies will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in a management or senior role within comprehensive HIV/TB programmes
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in designing QI plans, tools and learning materials
• Sound knowledge and understanding of national public health priority programs
• Must have knowledge of and documentation of best practices
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior managers, DOH, partners and funders
• Supervision and project management skills could serve as an advantage
• Sound knowledge and understanding of national public health priority programs
• Must have knowledge of and documentation of best practices
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior managers, DOH, partners and funders