State Clinical Quality Assurance Officer at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE SO-18

• The incumbent will provide quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance and serve as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB, PMTCT, care and support, prevention & community services.
• Providing onsite technical assistance and orientation to health facility teams on QA and QI methodologies.
• S/he will develop appropriate sampling procedures and methodologies for reviewing and reporting quality assessments; plan and conduct periodic program quality compliance audit of service delivery points to identify non-compliance in adherence to SOPs and guidelines.
• S/he will document outcomes of all QA audits and communicate the multidisciplinary team/ DSPM/ QA lead/ CO QA teams.
• The job holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to highlight and collectively address program gaps and ensure comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for improvement across thematic areas, and health facilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability: 

• Advanced degree in Nursing/ Midwifery, Medicine, Public Health or related field.
• At least 5 years’ robust post NYSC 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;
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA and QI