Rakai Health Sciences Program Continuous Quality Improvement Officer & Locum Jobs in Uganda

Rakai Health Sciences Program Continuous Quality Improvement Officer & Locum Jobs in Uganda


Position Summary

  • To support the Functions of the CQI and Quality assurance as guided by the PEPFAR, MOH National quality Improvement Framework and the RHSP CQI implementation Plan.

    Jobs Responsibilities

  • To ensure presence of functional QI teams at district, health sub-district and facility levels.

  • To provide and support the District Health Teams (DHT) in training and mentorship of staff on service guidelines and standard operating procedures.

  • procedures. To support the DHT to conduct regular data use meetings at the health facility level.

  • To support the district teams to conduct regular performance reviews and learning sessions at facility, CSO and district level.

  • To implement the continuous quality improvement initiatives in line with the National QIF 2015/2016 -2019/2020.

  • To participate and regularly monitor progress of quality improvement projects at health facilities, maintain the QI data base and compile reports on best practices learnt from them.

  • To support the districts, write abstracts for conference and success stories in any thematic areas under our support

  • To support regular reporting for quality improvement initiatives.

  • To support district/ facilities to achieve 95% of the target for the paediatric collaborative indicators, support regular data collection processes, reporting and entry into IP & National QI dashboard.

  • To support formation of psychosocial groups at facility and at district level to address retention & VL suppression gaps. Support reporting of PSS indicators in HMIs tools, Viral Load data using data collection tools and dashboards.

  • To support conducting of Root Cause Analysis for different program area gaps and put up interventions tailored to the actual cause.

  • Any
    other duties that may be assigned by either the supervisor.

    Knowledge and Experience

  • University Degree in nursing or Diploma in Nursing and Clinical Medicine or comprehensive nursing.

  • Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Local Government Structures.

  • Knowledge of DHIS 2 and PEPFAR MER2.3 indicators.

  • Minimum of 2 years in Quality Improvement work experience in a busy health setting with a major role of preparing activity reports and accountabilities.

  • Willingness to work in rural areas and execute work with minimal or no supervision and remain accountable.

  • Demonstrable knowledge in statistical analysis, Data Management, Research & Quality Assurance.

  • Advanced Office package computer skills.

  • Ability to ride a Motorcycle.

    How to Apply

  • All interested Candidates possessing the above attributes can send their applications including a cover letter, latest Copy of CV (with 3 referees), copies of academic qualifications/certificates ( in one document (Word/PDF)) addressed to the HR Manager to jobs@rhsp.org.

  • Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line of the email. Only online applications will be considered.

  • Deadline for Submission: Friday 27 th November 2020 by 5:00pm Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Rakai Health Sciences Program.

  • Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

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