Quality Assurance Advisor

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to fill in the following positions:

Quality Assurance Advisor 1 position [Dar es Salaam]

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Quality Assurance Advisor will be responsible for all Sauti-TZ project Continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. S/he will provide technical support to improve the quality and performance of KVP-centric health services, using the management approach and recognition based on standards of quality and performance. The incumbent will lead the operationalization of National Recognition Guidelines for CQI at all Sauti-TZ implementation sites, as well as support the development of innovative approaches in the areas of quality improvement and performance.

Qualifications:
Advanced degree in medicine, nursing or other relevant field plus an MPH.
Five years' experience in managing health programs including planning, designing, supervising, and evaluating healthcare programs.
Knowledge and experience in approaches to quality improvement and health performance, and familiarity with the Management Approach and Recognition of health services based on standards of quality and performance;
Acknowledged skills in one of or more of the following areas: , HIV/AIDS, Family Planning and KVP- related services
Extensive knowledge of the local health systems from the national to the local levels.
Previous experience and understanding of policies of international and US donor agencies and private sector foundations preferred.
Demonstrated ability in managing teams to achieve health results
Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide.
Aware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups
Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Skill in preparing reports and technical documents;
Excellent skills in oral and written communication (both English and Kiswahili), teamwork, planning and negotiation;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office user's perspective (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
Availability and willingness to travel up to 40% time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

FOR ALL POSITIONS - Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with' an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history.
Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.

The application should be addressed to:
Senior Human Resource Manager
Jhpiego
Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria
PO Box 9170 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.