Quality Improvement Advisors x 2 - WRHI – Gopheleg

Main purpose of the job:
To provide oversight and management of the Quality Assurance and Improvements components of the Wits RHI Gophelega project within the specified district
Location:
Tshwane – Pretoria
Key performance areas:
In consultation with Wits RHI and DOH teams, implement Quality Improvement programme activities within supported districts
Implement QI plans using appropriate and provided guidance and tools to ensure a responsive QI strategy that supports the achievement of overall project goals and targets
Teach and mentor Wits RHI and District implementors to ensure delivery of QI activities in line with the developed strategy
Assess and monitor to ensure QI activities (incl. Ideal Clinic, RTQII, NCS, SIMS etc.) at the sub-districts and facilities are responsive to project objectives, funder and district priorities
In collaboration with facility teams, conduct baseline assessments to identify gaps/needs and develop QIPs addressing affected indicators
Train mentor and support implementation plans using tools, SOPs and other related programme documents for effective implementation of QI according to project targets
Coordinate, and implement on-site facility and sub-district QI activities in collaboration with Champions, Ambassadors, and relevant stakeholders
Track to adapt, monitor, and evaluate QI plans and activities according to priority and plans within the project
Integrate facility and sub-district learning sessions into the relevant facility, and sub-districts platforms to report outcomes and share success stories
Contribute to the documentation of success stories and other programme resources
Manage and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders including DoH, donors, community partners, CBOs, and relevant Wits RHI structures
Maintain communication and coordination with the Wits RHI teams, sub-district, and facility QA teams and ensure QI programme reporting and sustainability in relevant levels
Ensure effective coordination with Wits RHI and District QA team to maximise the use of data for decision-making, clinical audits PHC forums and learning sessions to optimise the overall impact
Participates in Ideal Clinic, NCS, IPC, SIMS, and other specified programmes to ensure compliance for both internal and external forums/working groups within the supported district and province
Identify gaps in QI strategy implementation at the facility level and develop plans to address these
Support development and updates of QI training materials for the effective transfer of skills in the area of QI
Identify QI training and mentorship needs of DoH teams and facility staff
Liaise and co-facilitate with the Capacity Development Team to address training needs
Provide blended training, mentorship and coaching to ensure ongoing transfer of knowledge, skills, and competency in the area of QI priorities
Implement learning collaboratives and reviews to