HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST - QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CO-ORDINATORS

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HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST
 
HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING (HSS) UNIT ​
 
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CO-ORDINATORS
 
PURPOSE: 
Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint two Quality Improvement Co-ordinators for the SA SURE Plus Project in KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini District. This role involves co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation and performance of the quality improvement (QI) approach by district teams and individuals, in alignment with National Department of Health policies and the 90-90-90 initiative.
These are fixed-term contract positions, renewable based on funding.
 

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Department of Health (DoH) and HST teams to identify performance gaps and plan Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) at facility and district level
• Supports and strengthens district, sub-district and facility QI teams, and serves as a point of contact for the organisation, the funder and the district
• Monitors the functionality of the appointment system and uses it to support teams and individuals
• Supports the development of District Health Plans, District Implementation Plans and Cluster plans
• Oversees weekly monitoring through facility-based support, using run-charts and other processes, and collates weekly reports to ensure smooth reporting
• Collects QIPs and weekly performance monitoring reports from Sub-district Co-ordinators, and provides feedback to the Sub-district Co-ordinators on QI progress and performance

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• Disseminates reports to district and programme management and facilitates feedback; timeously shares the reports with the DoH following feedback from programme management
• Updates the district QI templates
• Facilitates standardisation of presentations, reports and other related documentation among clusters and sub-districts
• Identifies topics for case studies and success stories, and supports unit staff in writing thereof
• Shares good practices among clusters, HST and the district structures
• Monitors indicator performance in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, and comments on trends
• Assists with identifying core skills and competencies required in the project teams and from individuals to support the focus on quality improvement
• Participates in district site visits with workstream leads, funders and other stakeholders
• Supports weekly Nerve Centre meetings and the quarterly review process in the district
• Contributes technical input for drafting of funding proposals and bids for tenders
• Co-ordinates mentoring and coaching of project staff in the Quality Assurance approach.

 
REQUIREMENTS:  

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Health Sciences is essential.
• A postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences or a related discipline at Master's level is recommended.  ​

 
Knowledge and experience              

• At least three years' experience in quality improvement, public health, project management and the NGO environment
• Knowledge in the areas of national and international donor-funding; health systems strengthening; TB and HIV programmes; health information systems; monitoring and evaluation; the public health sector; the District Health System, and key South African health policies
• Strong understanding and application of project management skills and software, along with competence in monitoring and evaluation and systems-thinking approaches
• Ability to think and plan strategically, and to analyse and interpret technical information
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels of the health system, and to manage people in a participative and empowering way, acting as a mentor, providing leadership, and building and working in a team as well as independently
• Sound financial and personnel management capacity 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)     
• A dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive personality who is able to work with minimal supervision and be deadline-driven.​

 
Travel 
The incumbent must have a valid driver's licence, and be willing and able to travel as required. ​

REMUNERATION
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications and in line with HST's Job Grading System will be offered.   
 
APPLICATIONS and ENQUIRIES
Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV stating the position applied for (including their district preference), together with the names and contact details (telephone numbers and an e-mail address) of at least three contactable referees, to hr@hst.org.za.   
 
Please note:

• Preference will be given to applicants residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• E-mail users are requested to set the delivery option of their message on both 'Return Receipt' and 'Confirm Delivery'.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 APRIL 2019
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HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.
 
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR LIVING OPENLY WITH HIV ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ​

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