QUALITY MANAGEMENT ADVISOR at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Report to:  Deputy Chief of Party
Location:  Bauchi, Nigeria
 
Summary Scope of Work: The Quality Management Advisor (QMA) serves as a technical
resource for the TSHIP Project in the area of quality and performance improvement in health care and prevention. Specifically the QMA provides guidance and support to the state level project units
and counterparts (SMOH) for the design and implementation of initiatives in these areas, using the Standards-Based Management and Recognition (SBM-R) as a core approach. S/he also contributes to the development of innovative approaches in the areas of quality and performance improvement.                 
               
Responsibilities:
The QMA provides technical assistance and support for the:
 
•             Orientation of the project and counterpart staff in concepts and methods for quality and
performance improvement, using SBM-R as a core approach
•             Identification of opportunities for improving the quality and performance of health workers and facilities
•             Design of SBM-R initiatives
•             Development of SBM-R tools
•             Implementation and monitoring of SBM-R initiatives
•             Data collection, results reporting, evaluation, and documentation of the SBM-R initiatives
•             Disseminations of the SBM-R and other project initiatives
•             Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, counterparts, and donors
•             Keep her/his supervisors and project staff informed of successes, challenges, best practices and lessons learned in implementing programs in areas of technical expertise 
•             Develop and/or review technical documents and learning materials in areas of technical expertise 
•             Write, co-author and otherwise support the documentation of project results in conferences and publications