Program Manager-Quality Assurance at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE: CQIM-09 

• Work closely with the unit Director to help ensure excellent overall clinical quality assurance across thematic areas.
• Provide direct supervision to the central and state quality assurance teams. Support the unit director in the development of QA framework for ART, TB/ HIV, PMTCT, Care and Support services, adolescents and young persons’ interventions, Prevention and community services.
• Provide a platform for peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps. Support in the design, implement and document procedures for process improvement, testing and change management.
• Lead and participate in quality audit visits to supported health facilities and community based organizations.
• Provide guidance and monitoring for the quality assurance team, ensuring clarity over program priorities and encouraging effective team work.
• Provide technical support to the state and facility QI in development and testing of change ideas.
• Facilitate collaborative learning sessions and enhance sharing of service delivery best practices across supported states and health facilities.
• Lead the development, review and refining of quality assurance and improvement tools

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Advanced degree in Nursing/ Midwifery, Medicine, Public Health or related field.
• At least 7years’ post NYSC clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.
• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in Adult/ Pediatric HIV management, TB, OVC, Prevention and PMTCT services.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills. Demonstrated project and personnel management skills..
• Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others..
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.. Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA and QI.