Poor Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) – A reputable Health organisation in Nigeria, is currently
seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Quality Improvement Officer
Location: Imo
Report to: State improvement Advisor
Project Summary
Poor maternal and neonatal health (MNH) outcomes are priority public-health issues in Nigeria, which contributes to an outsized proportion of global maternal and neonatal deaths.
The project will be working with about 20 public and private health facilities in Imo State to build collaborative learning platforms that seek to use quality improvement methods to improve maternal and perinatal/neonatal health outcomes through a series of tested interventions and shared learning.
Overview of Job Role
The Quality Improvement (QI) Officer will be responsible for managing QI activities, mentoring and coaching facility Ql staff to implement changes using QI methodologies in selected facilities.
He/She will ensure that facility teams are consistently on track to achieve program aims and objectives by ensuring frequent meetings and review available data for planning and action.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Medical Degree with at least 1 year experience working in the clinical setting.
A relevant post-graduate Degree would be an added advantage
Others
Strong organizational skills, program management skills, analytical skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills including public presentation and workshop facilitation experience
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Ability and willingness to travel within the supported facilities and LGAs
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Attractive remuneration package which will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and general competencies and capabilities and in accordance with comparable organisations.
Specific Task and Responsibilities
Ensure a functional facility-based QI team at all helth facilities under supervision
Ensure appropriate use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to test changes
Conduct Data Quality Assessment (DQA) on data provided
Develop and effectively manage a database of the process and outcome data collected by project staff
Ensure timely submission of data collected by project staff
Generate facility-level reports on a monthly basis
Provide daily technical assistance to facility on QI methodology application
In collaboration with key members of the facility, encourage the use of collected data for decision-making
Develop the skills of facility data and QI team to independently collect, collate and interpret data
Perform other duties as assigned
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae to: qiofficer2015@gmail.com
Deadline 9th June, 2015.
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