Quality Assurance/Improvement (QA/QI) Officer at APIN

Location: Benue, Plateau

Job Description

• Will work under the supervision of APIN Senior Technical Officer-QA/QI
• Will support Data Quality Assurance (DQA), NigeriaQual and other performance measurement exercises in the states
• Review  and update the programme quality improvement protocol as indicated
• Develop and coordinate  the implementation of the programme  quality management  plan
• Provide technical support to program sites in developing and implementing clinical quality improvement activities in all program areas
• Act as secretary to the APIN Central Quality Assurance committee
• Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites
• The incumbent will supervise the state Clinical Quality Assurance Officers and serving as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB, PMTCT, care and support, prevention & community services will provide quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance.
• S/he ensures comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for improvement across thematic areas, health facility systems and program units.
• S/he will develop metrics and other relevant reports on QA management for all QA issues, plan and conduct periodic program quality compliance audit at service delivery points to identify non-compliance in adherence to SOPs and guidelines; provide capacity building to health facility teams on QA and QI methodologies.
• The job holder will provide onsite technical assistance to the facility QI teams and collate all QA activities and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams to address program gaps
• Ensure documentation and dissemination of the quality improvement and best practices at both central office and programme sites
• Identify training needs, develop and implement training of relevant QI staff at both the central office and programme sites
• Collaborate with HealthQual international on the QI strengthening project
• Support and monitor the implementation of the QI coaching strategy

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health or related field.
• At least 5 years’ relevant 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 applicable tools, concepts and methodologies of QA and QI