Organization Overview
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Regional Continuous Quality Improvement / Mentor Midwife – Eastern Uganda to support the International Health Division in Uganda.
The USAID-funded Uganda Voucher Plus Activity in Uganda aims to achieve measurable improvements in safe motherhood services by supporting health financing and innovative service delivery models in the private sector.
Under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Quality Assurance Manager, the Regional Continuous Quality Improvement/Mentor Midwife is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all clinical mentorship and technical support supervision of RMNCH activities under the Uganda Voucher Plus Activity in accredited Private Health Facilities in line with MoH policy for CQI in MNCH.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Continuous Quality Improvement work Plans for all accredited health facilities in the region.
- Build capacity of health workers in Continuous Quality Improvement and RMNCAH-EMTCT/EID best practices as per identified training needs through didactic trainings, onsite mentorships & support supervision in the districts of operation
- Conduct regular coaching/support supervision/mentorship visits to accredited health facilities to ensure adherence to CQI plans & the national standards of care for voucher covered services.
- Develop and maintain operational partnerships & network with key MCH stakeholders (MCH partners in the district e.g. SDS, HF in-charges etc) and participate in coordinated and harmonized MCH interventions in the district in line with Activity objectives.
- Support accredited facilities to utilize the set up referral linkages to ensure easy movement of voucher covered clients from lower health facilities to Hospitals and higher-levels to improve on quality of care and support in line with activity objectives.
- Develop and implement a health facility based CME plans to address key RMNCAH issues affecting clients’ access to voucher covered RHMCAH services including topics on SGBV and youth friendly services.
- Prepare and submit, monthly and quarterly activity progress reports on all voucher covered services and CQI activities as per the set targets.
- Perform any other duties as directed by your supervisor.
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
- A diploma in midwifery from a recognized institution
- A degree in Nursing (reproductive health) or public health & population or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Must be registered with the relevant professional body with a valid practicing license.
- 3 years of experience in Quality Improvement approaches and training clinical service providers on maternal & reproductive health programs/projects (with a focus on Emergency obstetric care, FP and EMTCT/EID/HCT) with a reputable international NGO.
- Experience working with private health providers and District local governments is desired
- Training or experience in health systems management.
- A Trainer of Trainers in components of safe motherhood services (with solid working knowledge and practical skills) in the following areas: Emergency Obstetric care, comprehensive FP, EMTCT and other sexual reproductive health issues.
- Prior experience in mentorship/coaching, facilitative support supervision and use of Collaborative approaches in QI would be desired
- Advanced written, presentation, and communication skills in English.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the region.
- Understanding of Eastern and or Northern Ugandan dialects (desirable)
- Must be Ugandan national.
- Have personal competences in Team and communication skills, Must be dynamic, self-motivated/self-drive, able to demonstrate high initiative and works under minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
More Information
- Job City Kampala