Senior Quality Improvement Advisor (Research), Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania

University Research Co., LLC (URC)URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.URC's mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).Job PurposeThe incumbent will be responsible for ensuring smooth running of multiple continuous quality improvement efforts through capacity building and coordinated implementation of modern quality improvement initiatives for better health outcomes in Tanzania. The incumbent will also coordinate design and implementation of operation research to inform improvement objectives.Reports to: The Chief of Party - USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems Project (ASSIST) - TanzaniaKey responsibilitiesQuality Improvement Capacity Building

• Work in close collaboration with the MOHSW leadership, HIV/AIDS implementing partners as well as other health development partners to support development and effective implementation of modern Quality Improvement approaches for prevention, care, treatment and support services to achieve better health outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Support needs-based quality improvement capacity building for RHMTs, CHMTs and Community Development Officers while supporting them in providing leadership to improvement initiatives.
• Work with RHMTs, CHMTs and IPs to apply QI approaches to routine facility practices to improve health outcomes.
• Support MOHSW to establish systems for continuous learning and implementation of continuous Quality Improvement methods as well as institutionalization, sustaining and spreading of successful innovations throughout the health sector.
• Work with the MOHSW to improve the competency and capability of health workers by strengthening quality training programs, including advocacy for quality improvement within core curricula for health providers.
• Assist the MOHSW in improving performance of health care providers by applying evidence-based innovations and continuous monitoring techniques.Monitoring and Evaluation
• Work with MOHSW to establish performance monitoring system for tracking priority QI indicators across collaborating sites to show improvement in processes and care outcomes.
• Draft quarterly and annual project monitoring reports and other related documentation such as donor reports, program updates and reviews.Knowledge Management and Research
• Work with MOHSW and Implementing Partners in identifying and communicating "best practices" in improvement of healthcare delivery through newsletters, training and coaching session's publication and research.
• Design and guide implementation research protocols to bridge pertinent improvement knowledge gaps
• To work with the other stakeholders and KM specialist to synthesize and publish knowledge assests.
• Responsible for completion and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) of proposed research protocols for approval and clearance.
• Supervise the collection, processing, analyzes, and presents data of research data as well as drafting reports.Planning
• Participate in drafting project Country Operational Plans, Mission Country Operational Plans and conducts relevant research.
• Oversee the implementation of the Country Operational Plan ensure ASSIST and PEPFAR programmatic goals and objectives are metBusiness Development
• Actively participate in business development activities and advise URC on new opportunities.Others.
• Any other duties as required by URC.
• Eligible to live and work in TanzaniaKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Deep experience in the application of modern improvement approaches to improve work processes.
• Experience in research design implementation, synthesis and use to improve knowledge and practice.
• Good communication and analytical skills - written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills including data analysis packages.Education and experience required
• Post graduate degree in the Social Sciences with PHD as an added advantage
• Five to ten years experience in related fields.To Apply: For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to HRTanzania@urc-chs.com.