Senior Quality Improvement Advisor (Parktown) at The Aurum Institute

Description

• The SQIA will provide technical assistance and oversight to the grant leadership with regards strategic design and implementation of all grant QI projects and strategies. They will oversee the QI capacity building of both internal staff as well as Department of Health colleagues.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Improvement Strategy
• Provide leadership in operational, system and process improvement, utilising continuous improvement methodologies to support decision making
• Proactively engage with staff and DoH colleagues, to identify opportunities for improving implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee the continual monitoring and adaptation of activities to ensure improved outcomes
• Report on improvement initiatives  
• Coach teams on topics related to continuous improvement and quality
• Ensure the spread of all tried and tested changes
• Oversee the development of best practises stemming from QI initiatives
• Oversee high-level coordination and manage relationships with stakeholders involved in district TB QI projects and foster collaboration between provinces
• Representation on the relevant national QI committees and fora
• Support the development/revision of guidelines, clinical and management training modules, tools, SOPs to guide baseline assessments, and ongoing monitoring and supervision of QI initiatives.

Requirements
Education

• Medical degree, nursing diploma/degree or degree/diploma in any related field.
• A minimum of 5 years-experience as a quality improvement and/or quality standards development and assessments advisor or a recognised Diploma or Degree in Quality Improvement /Assurance

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing and leading the QI strategy and staff
• Improvement Advisor Qualification ideal
• Extensive experience in implementing QI approaches within the South African Healthcare system at facility, sub-district, district and provincial level
• Evidence of being able to use and analyse data for improvement and reporting purposes
• Vast experience in teaching QI methodology and evidence of ability to develop teaching aids
• Understanding of the South Africa health care delivery system with at least 2 years experience in the field of TB
• Experience in healthcare industry with a specific focus on quality standards and assessments and most current Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance

Requirements

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, recording, routine database activity, word processing, spread sheet, and graphics
• Advanced software skills Computer literate: Efficient in Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint and SPC software
• Understanding of the South Africa health care delivery system
• Demonstrate knowledge of synthesizing information and presentation, knowledge of evaluation designs in HIV programmes
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Own Vehicle