Job Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.TB HIV Care provides health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. TB HIV Care provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.
Purpose of the position
The quality improvement (QI) coach will support a dynamic team to optimise programme performance using QI methodology. A proactive approach to the coordination and coaching on QI methodology will enhance TB surveillance deliverables. The incumbent will provide coaching, guidance and coordination of QI methodology-linked activities. There is a close working collaboration that includes QI advisors, QA/I managers plus core facility (DoH / THC)-based role-players. (This is a contract position renewable based on funding)
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or post-basic nursing education qualification
• 2 years’ post-basic experience in QI methodology within the district health system
• Experience in TB and HIV prevention and management
• A proven track record in delivering QI methodology activities and successes
• Previous work experience in NGOs or funded programme
• Proficiency in district health data management systems (i.e.TIER.net, Web-DHIS, THIS data)
• Fluent in English and IsiZulu
• Valid driver’s licence
• Clear criminal recordAbility to travel in the King Cetshwayo District region
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Quality improvement (QI) methodology in health care
• Provide QI methodology support to stakeholder teams
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholder QI teams
• Coach all QI-linked staff in order to transfer skills and conduct interventions towards achieving the multi-facility QI project aims including
• Author reports, maintain records of all working procedures, development and implementation of new procedures and standards
• Follow-up on the implementation of changes
• Guide stakeholders in the development, implementation and measuring of QI initiatives
• Identify and report on QI methodology successes
• Support the use of prescribed data tools to track progress within and across project facilities at facility or sub-district level
• Ensure all facilities have accurate, current and relevant QI tools prominently displayed
• Facilitate training and learning sessions as per work plan and stakeholder needs
• Apply adult education methodology
• Conduct ongoing feed-back sessions with THC managers and employees
- Liaison with stakeholders
• Liaise with internal and external role players and maintain a current understanding on all aspects of QI methodology, including policy and guidelines