Assistant Quality Assurance (QA) Job in Tanzania – Jhpiego RISE Project, Apply by October 10, 2024 - Electrotza.com

 Job Title: Assistant Quality Assurance (QA) – Jhpiego RISE Project

Location: Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida, or Tabora, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: October 10, 2024

Overview

Jhpiego, a global leader in healthcare, is seeking 5 Assistant Quality Assurance (QA) professionals to support the Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) Project in Tanzania. This role is focused on providing continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities in the project-supported regions, ensuring that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services meet the highest standards, as outlined by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and international donors such as USAID and PEPFAR.

The QA Assistant will collaborate with VMMC master trainers, regional teams, and healthcare providers to monitor service delivery, identify gaps, and implement solutions to improve the quality of care. If you have hands-on experience with quality assurance and a passion for healthcare improvement, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote awareness and adherence to MOH’s VMMC minimum standards in project-supported regions.
• Lead the implementation of quality assurance and improvement initiatives, and regularly monitor and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with regional health teams to conduct root cause analysis of quality challenges and provide guidance for local improvements.
• Assist facilities in developing and updating remediation plans based on findings from quality assurance assessments.
• Prepare and coordinate CQI-related activities, ensuring all materials and logistics are in place.
• Document and disseminate knowledge through reports, success stories, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Participate in workshops and seminars to share new tools, ideas, and best practices in quality improvement.
• Contribute to Jhpiego’s other health initiatives when opportunities arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CQI Advisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, or a diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or performance improvement.
• Experience with USAID, PEPFAR, or VMMC quality assurance initiatives is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning and training methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional health teams (RHMTs, CHMTs) and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including to rural areas.
• Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Competency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join Jhpiego?

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. As a global leader in health services, Jhpiego is committed to promoting continuous quality improvement and provides a collaborative work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and references as a single document through the Jhpiego careers portal at www.jhpiego.org/careers.

For more details about Jhpiego and its global healthcare initiatives, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting equal opportunities regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of Recruitment Scams

Jhpiego does not charge any recruitment fees during the hiring process. All communications from Jhpiego will come from a @jhpiego.org email address. Report any suspicious activities to info@jhpiego.org.

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