Quality Assurance/Improvement (QA/QI) Officer at APIN Public Health Initiatives
APIN Public Health Initiatives is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position below:
Job Position: Quality Assurance/Improvement (QA/QI) Officer
Job Location: Benue, Plateau
Job Description
- Will work under the supervision of APIN Senior Technical Officer-QA/QI
- Will support Data Quality Assurance (DQA), NigeriaQual and other performance measurement exercises in the states
- Review and update the programme quality improvement protocol as indicated
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the programme quality management plan
- Provide technical support to program sites in developing and implementing clinical quality improvement activities in all program areas
- Act as secretary to the APIN Central Quality Assurance committee
- Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites
- The incumbent will supervise the state Clinical Quality Assurance Officers and serving as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB, PMTCT, care and support, prevention & community services will provide quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance.
- S/he ensures comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for improvement across thematic areas, health facility systems and program units.
- S/he will develop metrics and other relevant reports on QA management for all QA issues, plan and conduct periodic program quality compliance audit at service delivery points to identify non-compliance in adherence to SOPs and guidelines; provide capacity building to health facility teams on QA and QI methodologies.
- The job holder will provide onsite technical assistance to the facility QI teams and collate all QA activities and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to address program gaps
- Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites
- Identify training needs, develop and implement training of relevant QI staff at both the central office and programme sites
- Collaborate with HealthQual international on the QI strengthening project
- Support and monitor the implementation of the QI coaching strategy
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability
- Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health or related field.
- At least 5 years’ relevant post NYSC clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.
- Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in Adult/ Pediatric HIV management, TB, OVC, Prevention and PMTCT services. Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills;
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
- Knowledge of applicable tools, concepts and methodologies of QA and QI
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should write to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position.
Note
- The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name.
- The subject of the mail should be the job position and location being applied for, e.g. Quality Assurance/Improvement (QA/QI) Officer (Benue).
- Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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