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17.7.2015
Msh: Management Sciences
for Health
for Health
Stronger
health systems. Greater health impact.
health systems. Greater health impact.
JOB DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to close
the gap between what is, known about public health problems and what is done to
solve them, particularly in, developing and transitional countries. MSH has
been active in Rwanda for the last 30 years. A new five-year project, Rwanda
Health System Strengthening Activity (RHSSA), funded by USAID, has been awarded
to MSH. The overall goal of the RHSSA is to strengthen and expand performance
of the Rwandan health system at national, decentralized) and, community levels.
-It is against this background that RHSSA seeks to recruit three Technical
Advisors in charge of District Capacity Development.
Sciences for Health (MSH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to close
the gap between what is, known about public health problems and what is done to
solve them, particularly in, developing and transitional countries. MSH has
been active in Rwanda for the last 30 years. A new five-year project, Rwanda
Health System Strengthening Activity (RHSSA), funded by USAID, has been awarded
to MSH. The overall goal of the RHSSA is to strengthen and expand performance
of the Rwandan health system at national, decentralized) and, community levels.
-It is against this background that RHSSA seeks to recruit three Technical
Advisors in charge of District Capacity Development.
TITLE: TECHNICAL ADVISOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE
Overall
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The
Technical Advisor, Quality Improvement will provide technical assistance to
support Ministry of Health (MOH) Hospital Accreditation surveys and
facilitation of teams to increase ability to oversee and coordinate the
accreditation process. She/he will provide, technical support to the health
facilities that are pursuing accreditation and ensure that facilities have
capacity to implement standards register substantial achievement in-quality
improvement, using proven methods to improve the quality of services.
Technical Advisor, Quality Improvement will provide technical assistance to
support Ministry of Health (MOH) Hospital Accreditation surveys and
facilitation of teams to increase ability to oversee and coordinate the
accreditation process. She/he will provide, technical support to the health
facilities that are pursuing accreditation and ensure that facilities have
capacity to implement standards register substantial achievement in-quality
improvement, using proven methods to improve the quality of services.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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Provide technical support to the establishment of a governance structure to
support accreditation system in Rwanda
Provide technical support to the establishment of a governance structure to
support accreditation system in Rwanda
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Contribute to the enabling internal environment to support institutionalization
of quality Assurance in day to day organizational operations.
Contribute to the enabling internal environment to support institutionalization
of quality Assurance in day to day organizational operations.
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Provide technical assistance in Standardizing systems and practices through
setting evidence-based standards for key processes and clinical practices to
improve quality and safety of care and services.
Provide technical assistance in Standardizing systems and practices through
setting evidence-based standards for key processes and clinical practices to
improve quality and safety of care and services.
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Participate in performance measurement of quality standards compliance with the
aim of improving outcomes
Participate in performance measurement of quality standards compliance with the
aim of improving outcomes
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Support MOH strengthening the regulatory framework to continuously improve
quality of health services:
Support MOH strengthening the regulatory framework to continuously improve
quality of health services:
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Provide technical support to MOH team to implement the country owned
accreditation system and build capacity to ensure future sustainability of the
program.
Provide technical support to MOH team to implement the country owned
accreditation system and build capacity to ensure future sustainability of the
program.
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Support and ensure implementation of an operational plan for accreditation and
certification processes at all levels of the health system
Support and ensure implementation of an operational plan for accreditation and
certification processes at all levels of the health system
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Track progress of standards implementation and identified quality indicators.
Track progress of standards implementation and identified quality indicators.
•
Support operational research studies to examine the impact of the Rwandan
accreditation system on quality and safety of care and services.
Support operational research studies to examine the impact of the Rwandan
accreditation system on quality and safety of care and services.
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Prepare and submit written progress reports on standards, policies and
procedures as well as clinical guidelines implementation and indicator
achievement.
Prepare and submit written progress reports on standards, policies and
procedures as well as clinical guidelines implementation and indicator
achievement.
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Together with each facility teams at all levels adopt a quality improvement
model (approach) to ensure implementation of a systematic quality improvement
process to improve quality.
Together with each facility teams at all levels adopt a quality improvement
model (approach) to ensure implementation of a systematic quality improvement
process to improve quality.
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In collaboration with the Health Financing Team, support MOH in strengthening
the integration of PBF and accreditation for greater efficiency & to
support continuous quality improvement.
In collaboration with the Health Financing Team, support MOH in strengthening
the integration of PBF and accreditation for greater efficiency & to
support continuous quality improvement.
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Facilitate and provide guidance to health facilities and their staff through a
process of learning or change in a way that encourages teams to participate.
Facilitate and provide guidance to health facilities and their staff through a
process of learning or change in a way that encourages teams to participate.
•
Provide mentorship to health professionals to implement accreditation standards
Provide mentorship to health professionals to implement accreditation standards
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Facilitate quality improvement planning process of health facilities.
Facilitate quality improvement planning process of health facilities.
Qualifications
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Degree in Human Medicine is required. Master’s Degree in Public Health with
focus on Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Degree in Human Medicine is required. Master’s Degree in Public Health with
focus on Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
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Demonstrated strong experience in management, monitoring and evaluation of
Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes and strategies with proven
analytical skills
Demonstrated strong experience in management, monitoring and evaluation of
Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes and strategies with proven
analytical skills
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Between 2 -5 years of experiences in clinical services.
Between 2 -5 years of experiences in clinical services.
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Strong capacity in conceptualization related to quality of care services.
Strong capacity in conceptualization related to quality of care services.
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Strong writing and communication skills
Strong writing and communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally
with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally
with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants
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Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an added advantage
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an added advantage
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Excellent presentation and report writing skills
Excellent presentation and report writing skills
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Ability to travel within Rwanda whenever necessary
Ability to travel within Rwanda whenever necessary
EEO Statement
Management
Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual ostentation, gender
identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or
protected veteran status.
Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual ostentation, gender
identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or
protected veteran status.
Application
Procedures
Procedures
To
apply for this position, please submit your application package (CV and cover
letter addressed to the Country Representative) at MSH Rwanda new Office
located in Kicukiro, KK21 Avenue (Niboye Road) >» KK335 St » KK360 St, P.O. Box 371 Kigali, Rwanda.
apply for this position, please submit your application package (CV and cover
letter addressed to the Country Representative) at MSH Rwanda new Office
located in Kicukiro, KK21 Avenue (Niboye Road) >» KK335 St » KK360 St, P.O. Box 371 Kigali, Rwanda.
You
can also apply online via the following link: http://jobs-mshicims,
cam/Jobs/intro
can also apply online via the following link: http://jobs-mshicims,
cam/Jobs/intro
The
submission deadline is, 17!h July, 2015 at 1 p.m.
submission deadline is, 17!h July, 2015 at 1 p.m.
