Senior Officer - Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. We are an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Officer - Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are in search of a Senior Officer, Health System Strengthening and Quality Improvement who will take on a leading and oversight role, coordinating programmatic activities across multiple states and health facilities.
• The incumbent will be responsible for driving the implementation of key health initiatives, providing technical oversight, and ensuring effective management of programmatic goals in line with organizational objectives.
• This role involves substantial interaction with state teams, sub-recipients, and other stakeholders, as well as significant contributions to the design, execution, and evaluation of public health programs, particularly in the areas of HIV care and quality improvement (QI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support and oversight for the tracking and execution of programmatic work plans across states and thematic areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the development and finalization of state and health facility operational budgets, ensuring proper resource allocation and financial compliance with donor guidelines.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to project sub-recipients, ensuring effective implementation of programmatic scopes of work and deliverables.
• Oversee the development of detailed work plans and budgets to support state and facility teams, with a focus on leveraging quality improvement (QI) methodologies to enhance HIV care delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring timely approval and execution of operational budgets at both state and facility levels.
• Coordinate the effective implementation of quality improvement (QI) and quality assurance (QA) activities across all supported health facilities, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Lead quality improvement collaboratives among supported sites, facilitating peer learning sessions, and offering high-level site coaching to improve patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, analysis, and utilization by supporting states and facility-based QI teams in performance monitoring and reporting.
• Lead the development and regular updating of materials for trainings, learning sessions, and coaching visits, ensuring they are aligned with current public health and HIV treatment standards.
• Coordinate comprehensive site assessments and facility strengthening activities, including developing supportive supervision guidelines and ensuring follow-up action is taken.
• Oversee the preparation of programmatic reports, including progress reports, success stories, and QI bulletins, ensuring accurate reflection of program achievements and challenges.
• Ensure proper documentation of QI initiatives, compiling insights from assessments, peer learning sessions, and field coaching visits for wider dissemination.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in program management within public health, with at least 4 years of direct experience in HIV/TB programs.
• Extensive experience in quality improvement methodologies and their application in health care settings, particularly in the context of HIV care.
• Proven leadership in managing complex, multi-state programs, with a strong ability to coordinate teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports and success stories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing programmatic challenges.
• Flexibility to travel, with a minimum of 30% travel time to project sites, including extended periods in the field.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Effective resource management and planning
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication
• Proven expertise in public health program management
• Data-driven decision-making and quality improvement

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2024.