The Quality Improvement Officer is a key member of the Strategic Information and Evaluation team and Technical Department responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the quality improvement program. The 01 M&E Officer will work closely with other technical officers at national level in supporting districts and PMTCT sites implementing EGPAF-supported quality improvement activities in PMTCT.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Institute and facilitate implementation of effective measures to build capacity of districts and health facilities implementing quality improvement activities in the PMTCT program,
- Support development of and maintain an inventory of QI plans developed by the districts and health facilities implementing quality improvement activities for the PMTCT program,
- Institute and implement effective measures to support implementation of planned quality improvement activities in supported districts and health facilities,
- Conduct periodic site support visits to districts and sites implementing quality improvement activities to monitor implementation progress,
- Develop and implement an effective system for monitoring implementation of quality improvement activities and processes in supported districts and health facilities,
- Lead in collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data for monitoring and evaluation of the quality improvement program,
- Compile quarterly, annual and other regular reports for the quality improvement program as required from time to time,
- Lead in documentation of lessons learned and best practices in quality improvement implementation through technical reports and abstracts,
- Contribute in the development of national quality improvement and quality assurance policy framework and strategy development by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare,
- Participate in any other MOHCW national activities for quality improvement planning and coordination,
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned,
Qualifications:
*Master's Degree in a health-related field,
*Minimum 3 years working experience in the health sector in Zimbabwe in a management position,
*Excellent computer skills in statistical data analysis and report writing,
*Clean Class 4 driver's license is an added advantage,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Demonstrated ability to handle large sets of qualitative and quantitative data,
-Proficiency in program qualitative monitoring, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing,
-Strong and demonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer word processing and statistical software packages;
-Strong oral and written communication skills
-Excellent leadership, team-building and interpersonal skills,
-Ability to travel locally approximately 80% of the time,
-Ability to work effectively as member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
Application Procedure:
To apply email Cover Letter and CV to:
Email: zimrecruiting [at] pedaids.org
In the subject line, please state the name of the position you are applying for.
EGPAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Closing date: 19 April, 2013
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