Purpose of
the Position
Quality Officer (MNCH) will support implementation of Business of Quality
program in the respective zones as outlined in the project plans. The Quality
Officer will have responsibility of identifying and recruiting facilities;
carrying out SafeCare Assessments, providing techni
cal support in RCH
clinics.guidance and monitoring of the implementation project activities and provide
progress reports in his/her zone according to the reporting schedule. In
addition he/she will be responsible to ensure the long-term sustainability of
the quality initiative including forging relationships with other Quality
Partners found in the zone.
Specific
Responsibilities
• Perform SafeCare quality assessments, dissemination and provide technical
support and monitoring of implementation of quality improvement activities with
a focus in Maternal new born and Child Health (MNCH).
• Analyze data and write the report to disseminate lessons learned and best
practices.
• Providing technical support and advocacy for the establishment/expansion of
MNCH services in Health facilities enrolled in the project.
• Provide training, supportive supervision and mentoring to facility staff to
improve quality of MNCH services at the facility level.
• Collect best practices in MNCH services in the region, and coordinate the
establishment peer-to-peer learning system through Centers of Excellence.
• Work in collaboration with the MNCH coordinator at PharmAccess Prepare annual
work plans.
• Work with district and regional health management teams and other partners to
improve MNCH service utilization by involving community health workers.
• Write and submit quarterly implementation and progress report.
Required
Qualification, Knowledge and Skills
• Degree/diploma in Nurse, Nurse Midwife, Public health training will be an
added advantage minimum of 3 years field experience working in NGO
environmental in Reproductive Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (RMNCH)
program.
• Experience in Good knowledge of the Health system in the country including
the private sector.
• Demonstrated skills on the concepts of quality improvement approaches in
health care.
• Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office Suite, Databases and Web
Applications.
• Capable of interacting professionally and constructively with different
levels of the health system from national to facility level.
• Interpersonal and team –building skills, ability to work effectively with
different levels of professional cadres.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidate s are invited to submit their application
letter enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates. Three
references and daytime telephone numbers to:
The Executive Director
Christian Social Services Commission
4 Ali Hassan Mwinui Rd
P.O.BOX 9433
DAR ES SALAAM
The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd January, 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
