Title: Quality Officer
Employer: Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA)
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 7th Jan 2014
Job Description:
APHFTA is seeking to recruit a Quality Officer for the Medical Credit Fund/Safe Care Program. Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer this position is a national Recruitment, based in Dar es Salaam and on open ended contract basis involving some travel.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Participate in Planning and implementation of quality improvement activities in APFHTA
• Participate in developing departmental project budgets, budget forecasts, budget follow-ups
• Provide training and technical support to APHFTA members in the quality improvement process Perform base line health facilities assessments, assist in developing quality upgrading plans and monitoring of the implementation
• To ensure that quality upgrading plans are properly implemented and synchronized with the approved business plans
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual project reports in collaboration with other staff coordinating between the project's internal and external interfaces
• Participate in meetings with APHFTA members, partners and stakeholders as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or any health equivalent health related field
• Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Medicine/ Nursing or equivalent degree will be an advantage
• At least 2 years experience in the relevant field with some experience of working in performance improvement/quality management position
• Ability to work with several facilities and partners with a focus on achieving a common goal Communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders of the APHFTA to persuade and negotiate on matters of relevance to the project
• A good understanding and experience in project management and working towards achieving project's objectives
• Leadership skills, including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability
• Good Computer skills in MS excel, Word, Powerpoint, internet etc
For More information on these positions, applicants can visit www.aphfta.org
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV stating your current position, academic qualifications and skills; E-mail and telephone contacts, including names and contacts of 3 referees.
To be considered your application must be received, by January 7th, 2014 addressed to:
The Administrator
Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania
P.O. Box 13234,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employer: Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA)
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 7th Jan 2014
Job Description:
APHFTA is seeking to recruit a Quality Officer for the Medical Credit Fund/Safe Care Program. Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer this position is a national Recruitment, based in Dar es Salaam and on open ended contract basis involving some travel.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Participate in Planning and implementation of quality improvement activities in APFHTA
• Participate in developing departmental project budgets, budget forecasts, budget follow-ups
• Provide training and technical support to APHFTA members in the quality improvement process Perform base line health facilities assessments, assist in developing quality upgrading plans and monitoring of the implementation
• To ensure that quality upgrading plans are properly implemented and synchronized with the approved business plans
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual project reports in collaboration with other staff coordinating between the project's internal and external interfaces
• Participate in meetings with APHFTA members, partners and stakeholders as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or any health equivalent health related field
• Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Medicine/ Nursing or equivalent degree will be an advantage
• At least 2 years experience in the relevant field with some experience of working in performance improvement/quality management position
• Ability to work with several facilities and partners with a focus on achieving a common goal Communication and interpersonal skills for frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders of the APHFTA to persuade and negotiate on matters of relevance to the project
• A good understanding and experience in project management and working towards achieving project's objectives
• Leadership skills, including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability
• Good Computer skills in MS excel, Word, Powerpoint, internet etc
For More information on these positions, applicants can visit www.aphfta.org
How to Apply:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for these roles, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV stating your current position, academic qualifications and skills; E-mail and telephone contacts, including names and contacts of 3 referees.
To be considered your application must be received, by January 7th, 2014 addressed to:
The Administrator
Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania
P.O. Box 13234,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
