Director, Central Quality & Innovations Management/Health Systems at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE: CQIM-01 

• The incumbent will provide technical and programmatic oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in the areas of health systems strengthening and quality improvement.
• The incumbent will provide leadership in development of HSS & QA framework for ART, TB/ HIV, PMTCT, Care and Support services, adolescents and young persons’ interventions, Prevention and community services.
• S/he will supervise and provide technical guidance to the central and state quality assurance teams.
• S/he will reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps.
• Will design, implement and document procedures for process improvement, testing and change management.
• Will lead and participate in quality audit visits to supported health facilities and community based organizations.
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring smooth running of multiple continuous quality improvement efforts through capacity building and coordinated implementation of modern quality improvement initiatives for better health outcomes.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Degree in medicine and Master’s in Public Health, MA or MS in Social Sciences or related advanced degree with 10 years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of technical supervision with skill in applying practices to motivate people and to direct and evaluate the work of employees.
• Demonstrated ability of collaborative learning models or other proven QA/QI approaches and point of service delivery mentoring.
• Experience of quality improvement process and the ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Experience in managing budgets, project planning, monitoring and evaluation.