Quality Improvement Advisor at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited / Gte

About The Company

As one of the pioneer non-governmental organizations and a key stakeholder in the national HIV response, we have built infrastructural and organizational capacity that allows us understand the changing public health landscape in Nigeria and rapidly tailor interventions to meet the requirements of the different constituencies and actors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Improvement Advisor

Req ID: api-59133
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Strategic Information

Position Summary

• PHIS3 seeks a Quality Improvement Advisor to lead its monitoring and evaluation activities. Activities will include strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation systems of GON agencies and Implementing partners.
• This is a full-time position. Senior Technical Officer (Quality Improvement) will supervise the QI Associates and will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance lead. The Quality Improvement Advisor will supervise the implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives in the country. He will also implement a QI Collaborative in the Red/Green States and a Quality Improvement Learning Network in the yellow states
• S/He will also lead Data Quality Improvement activities aimed at improving the Quality of data in the country. The Monitoring and Quality Improvement Advisor reports directly to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Surveillance lead in activity implementation and management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all QI activities for the organization, including but not limited to: the Design, Implementation and management of QI Collaborative and the QI Coaching Certification program
• Lead QI associates to provide hands-on support to both face-to-face training and distance education projects, including but not limited to conducting training sessions, webinars, and other QI projects.
• Lead the strategic planning phase for Quality Improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of QI a plan for the initiative, as well as identify and engage stakeholders that will participate in the Collaborative.
• Support the Surveillance and M&E units with the development of Clinical and Surveillance Training materials and governance documents.
• He/She will provide implementation support to QI projects (including QI Collaboratives and other QI initiatives) of PEPFAR Funded Implementing partners.
• Develop a QI Coaching Certification program in partnership with other Stakeholders.
• Support the development of a Quality Improvement Learning network in any program area as directed by the funders.
• Document QI training and technical assistance activities and help to produce reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• MD, RN, Ph.D., MPH in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or related field
• Five (5) years of relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation of health programs
• Three (3) years of relevant QI activities in low-resource settings
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required).
• Excellent coordination and information management skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
• Excellent ability in spoken and written English with high-level proficiency in a second language highly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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