Quality Improvement Advisor

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To provide oversight and management of the Quality Assurance and Improvement components of the Wits RHI Gophelega project within the specified district

**Location**:

- **Pretoria - Tshwane**

**Key performance areas**:

- In consultation with Wits RHI and DOH teams, implement Quality Improvement programme activities within supported districts
- Implement QI plans using appropriate and provided guidance and tools to ensure a responsive QI strategy that supports the achievement of overall project goals and targets
- Teach and mentor Wits RHI and District implementors to ensure the delivery of QI activities in line with the developed strategy
- Assess and monitor to ensure QI activities (incl. Ideal Clinic, RTQII, NCS, Operation Puthuma, etc.) at the sub-districts and facilities are responsive to project objectives, funder and district priorities
- In collaboration with facility teams, conduct baseline assessments to identify gaps/needs and develop QIPs addressing affected indicators
- Train mentor and support implementation plans using tools, SOPs and other related programme documents for effective implementation of QI according to project targets
- Coordinate, and implement on-site facility and sub-district QI activities in collaboration with Champions, Ambassadors, and relevant stakeholders
- Track to adapt, monitor, and evaluate QI plans and activities according to priority and plans within the project
- Integrate facility and sub-district learning sessions into relevant facility, and sub-district platforms to report outcomes and share success stories
- Contribute to the documentation of success stories and other programme resources
- Manage and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders including DoH, donors, community partners, CBOs and relevant Wits RHI structures
- Maintain communication and coordination with the Wits RHI teams, sub-district and facility QA teams and ensure QI programmes reporting and sustainability in relevant levels
- Ensure effective coordination with Wits RHI and District QA team to maximise the use of data for decision-making, clinical audits PHC forums and learning sessions to optimise overall impact
- Participates in Ideal Clinic, NCS, IPC, SIMS and other specified programmes to ensure compliance for both internal and external forums/working groups within the supported district and province
- Identify gaps in QI strategy implementation at the facility level and develop plans to address these
- Support development and updates of QI training materials for the effective transfer of skills in the area of QI
- Identify QI training and mentorship needs of DoH teams and facility staff
- Liaise and co-facilitate with the Capacity Development Team to address training needs
- Provide blended training, mentorship and coaching to ensure ongoing transfer of knowledge, skills and competency in the area of QI priorities
- Implement learning collaboratives and reviews to ensure the transfer of knowledge and development of skills in QI
- Identify and manage QI programme risks ensuring efficient and sustainable facility projects
- Report on key QI achievements, challenges and successes through learning sessions according to programme reporting timelines
- Ensure facility data of the specified programme areas is regularly reviewed and analysed, gaps identified, quality improvement implemented and effectiveness tracked
- Disseminate accurate facility reports to internal, external stakeholders and relevant stakeholders at appropriate platforms as per the schedule
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma or equivalent in Public Health Management or related fields**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum of 5 years of Management experience in the Public Health Sector which includes HIV/TB Management, QI Programme, Project Implementation, Training, and Mentorship**

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities**:

- Certification in HIV management or related postgraduate qualification will be an advantage
- Sound technical knowledge of QI HIV/TB and sustainability Programme
- Demonstrated writing ability and strong data analytic skills for decision-making
- Experience working with HIV/TB/QI donor-funded programmers
- Knowledge of all levels of health systems and data management
- Experience in quality improvement, training, and mentoring
- Exceptional organizational, computer skills, self-driven team player
- Diverse ski