Uganda: Quality Improvement Specialists (3 positions)

Mildmay Uganda is a Christian NGO that offers General and HIV/AIDS medical services also providing technical support for Ministry of Health Systems to scale up comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services. Mildmay Uganda is also an accredited Institution of Higher Learning offering academic and short courses in health care.

Mildmay Uganda is part of a consortium of international and local organisations applying for two 5 year USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services projects in Northen Uganda (USAID RHITES-N, Acholi, and USAID RHITES-N, Acholi). The purpose of these Regional projects is to increase the effective use of sustainable health services in the respective regions to provide a significant, measurable, and lasting impact on key indicators such as HIV and malaria prevalence; maternal, neonatal and child mortality; unmet need for modern contraception; and child development outcomes. Mildmay Uganda’s role in the consortium is to implement innovative, evidence based clinical systems strengthening interventions to enhace the quality of facility based health services. Mildmay Uganda is looking for competent, innovative, and highly motivated individuals to join our team for the position of Quality Improvement Specialist based in either the Gulu or Lira Regional Offices:

JOB SUMMARY
Provide day-to-day support to District/facilities QI teams in implementing the project’s QI Strategy and to champion the use of Quality Improvement (QI) approaches in strengthening the quality of health service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in the design and implementition of initiatives to enhance the dissemination of and adoption of the QI methology to improve service delivery.

• Disseminate the different Health Facility quality standards to the program managers and specialists and assist them to apply these to set improvement targets

• Take lead in conducting and coordinating facility service quality assessments including project-led SIMS, District-Led SIMS, and donor-led SIMS.

• Coordinate the establishment/strengthening of District and Facility QI Teams to establish local teams to champion Quality Improvement at District and Facility level

• Conduct on-going support supervision to mentor District and Facility QI teams in effective application of the QI methodology.

• Lead the assessment and reporting of the project’s QI projects and intiatives to show progress in service quality.

• Plan, organise/coordinate all QI related trainings, workshops, and mentorships as and when relevant.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Technical proficiency in design, implementing QI interventions
• Dynamic systems thinking, high taste for innovation, and continous quality improvement
• Demonstrated experience managing similar projects involving management of multi-million dollar budgets/portfolios
• Wide experience in coordinating with multiple programs and partner institutions.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelors degree in a medical field (Nursing, Medicine, Public Health) is required. Masters in a related field is added advantage.
2. 3+ years of experience in the field of primary health care with in-depth technical knowledge of QI methodologies and approaches.
3. At least 2 years’ experience in managing donor-funded projects and in the design and implementation of health projects; preferably in Uganda.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at senior-level, particularly interacting with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID and other donor organizations.
5. Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects is an added advantage

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To apply please send your CV and coverletter to hr@mildmay.or.ug with copy to nelson.kasadha@mildmay.or.ug by Monday December 5, 2016. Please indicate your region of preference, if any, and include the position title in the subject line of your email submission.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note that these positions are subject to contract award, and candidate approval by the donor.