Marie Stopes Kenya QUALITY TECHNICAL ASSURANCE OFFICER

Job Title : Quality Technical Assurance Officer. Organization : Marie Stopes Kenya in collaboration with Medical Credit Fund (MCF). Responsible to : AHME Project Manager. Work station : Marie Stopes Kenya Support Office Nairobi with constant travel to the field sites. Salary : Kshs. 125,000 Gross Job purpose
1. 1 Provide direction and advice in the monitoring of clinical care services
1. 2 Coordinate clinical care programs and services
1. 3 Ensure development of clinical proficiency in clinical services
1. 4 Assess training needs and develop in service training programs for clinical services
1. 5 Contribute effectively to the periodic review of quality improvement
1. 6 Facilitate the dissemination of quality care information
1. 7 Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement program within MCF program.
1. 8 Participate in the development of medium/long term strategic plans for the MCF

Roles and responsibilities:
Provision of information, technical support in tools, training and upgrading services:
• To provide technical support to the members in the quality improvement process of the MCF Program. This includes assisting in the clinic selection, entry assessment, developing upgrading plans, monitoring progress of implementation and intermediate quality assessments
• To prepare and facilitate training on quality improvement for participating members
• To ensure that upgrading plans are properly planned and synchronized with the business plans
• To maintain regular contacts with relevant external stakeholders and actively promote information sharing
• To manage that assessments, upgrading plans and progress monitoring are progressing according to the planning
• To liaise with the MCF in Amsterdam on quality related elements of the program
• To apply all the tools and systems as provided by MCF
• To contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports of MCF

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:
• Degree in Medicine or Nursing and a post graduate degree/diploma in Public Health or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in direct health service delivery
• Qualified trainer with a high level of experience
• Additional training in quality management is a must
• Proven experience in process management
• Computer literate, including use of tablets and databases/web applications
• Display a commitment for health development
• Proven and outstanding skills in analytical thinking and writing up concepts, proposals and action plans including appropriate budgeting
• Excellent communication and writing skills

How to apply:

Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (2 of which should be immediate or former supervisors) should be submitted to: People and Development Dept usingpd@mariestopes.or.ke On or before 2nd May, 2013 NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject the position applying for ‘QTA Officer’ Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer