Quality Officer , Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA)

Position Description:

From The Guardian December 24, 2013

APHFTA is seeking to recruit a Quality Officer for the Medical Credit Fund/Safe Care Program. Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer this position is a national Recruitment, based in Dar es Salaam and on open ended contract basis involving some travel.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

Participate in Planning and implementation of quality improvement activities in APFHTA

Participate in developing departmental project budgets, budget forecasts, budget follow-ups

Provide training and technical support to APHFTA members in the quality improvement process Perform base line health facilities assessments, assist in developing quality upgrading plans and monitoring of the implementation

To ensure that quality upgrading plans are properly implemented and synchronized with the approved business plans

Develop monthly, quarterly and annual project reports in collaboration with other staff coordinating between the project's internal and external interfaces

Participate in meetings with APHFTA members, partners and stakeholders as assigned by the supervisor

Key Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required

Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or any health equivalent health related field

Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Medicine/ Nursing or equivalent degree will be an advantage

At least 2 years experience in the relevant field with some experience of working in performance improvement/quality management position

Ability to work with several facilities and partners with a focus on achieving a common goal Communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders of the APHFTA to persuade and negotiate on matters of  relevance to the project

A good understanding and experience in project management and working towards achieving project's objectives

Leadership skills, including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability

Good Computer skills in MS excel, Word, Powerpoint, internet etc

For More information on these positions, applicants can visit www.aphfta.org

Application Instructions:

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV stating your current position, academic qualifications and skills; E-mail and telephone contacts, including names and contacts of 3 referees.

To be considered your application must be received, by January 7th, 2014 addressed to:

The Administrator

Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania

P.O. Box 13234,

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania