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I-TECH
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The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), www.go2itech.org based at the University of Washington was established in 2002 by the Health Resources and Services administration (HRSA). I-TECH has been working in Botswana since 2004 in partnership with the U.S.Centers for Disease control and prevention Global AIDS program (CDC-Botswana), the Botswana Ministry of Health, the ministry of Local Government and the University of Botswana, to builds capacity for addressing Botswana HIV/AIDS epidemic.
I-TECH staff brings an attitude of hope to our projects and are linked by our passion, our professional standards, our personal connection to our work, and our commitment to integrity, flexibility, and quality. I-TECH believes In creating a rewarding work environment through mutual respect and opportunities for personal and professional growth and renewal.
A job opportunity of Senior Human Immunodeficiency virus programs quality improvement technical advisor has arisen within I-TECH BOTSWANA, The role will be based in Gaborone, Botswana. The Senior HIV programs quality improvement technical advisor will be responsible or providing strategic and advisory services to the departments of HIV/AIDS Prevention and care in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives for HIV programs. Seconded to the ministry of health –DHAPC, the quality improvement Technical Advisor will ensure the establishment of QL teams at the national ,district and facility levels and support these teams in the scale up of QL activities in Botswana’s health system; and apply QL Methodology that ensure effective care cascading in HIV services.
Senior HIV Programs Quality Improvement Technical Advisor
General roles and responsibilities include to:
oCoordinate the development of consultative, multi sectoral processes and structures for the implementation of continuos quality improvement (CQI) activities in Botswana.
oEstablish and revive quality improvement teams working within health districts
oBuild capacity of health care workers to operationalise quality management
oMonitor quality improvement initiatives to hold gains/best practice for sustainability
oCoordinate the implementation of a situation analysis on quality activities in the HIV context of Botswana.
oDevelop quality framework and tools for various programs in the department in line with the MOH strategy.
oBuild an evidence base to guide the design f contextually-informed QLL implementation strategies and sustainable country wide practices
oCollaborate with HIV/AIDS programs, MOH department and other implementing partners in quality improvement of HIV programs.
oDevelop and review continuous quality improvement capacity building materials to empower health care professionals for ownership of health care improvement
oPlan and conduct tests of promising innovations and changes that improve care for patients
oCoordinate the documentation of all quality improvement initiatives and outcomes
Qualificatios, skills and knowledge
oAt least a master in public health or equivalent, with minimum of fifteen years experience working with quality improvement and/or M&E related to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment.
oExperience working at the National level on health programs
oClear understanding of HIV and AIDS programs in Botswana
oExcellent problem solving, decision making, organizational and communication skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment
oDemonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently
oAbility to analyze and interpret data and write reports
oFluency in English and Setswana
oMust be prepared to travel extensively within Botswana
oPossession of a PhD in Public Health or equivalent with similar experience will be an added advantage.
If you have the required training, expertise, and experience, and would like to join I-TECH in this vital work, we encourage you to apply.
Job application procedure
To apply, please send cover letter, scanned academic certificate copy and CV; including a list of names of three referees (with up-to-date e-mail and telephone contact details) to hr@itech.org.bw
We wish to inform all applicants that correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
Closing date: Friday 17th October 2014
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