Continuous Quality Improvement Advisor at Amref Health Africa

Dar es-Salaam, Coastal Zone, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Improvement, Public Health, Data Analysis, Mentorship, Leadership, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health System Strengthening, Collaboration, Technical Support, Capacity Building, Performance Monitoring, HIV Care, Continuous Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa - Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Nutrition in Tanzania 1987. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is funded by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania, to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals and the HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. Branded as Afya Thabiti, this project has been implemented in Mara, Simiyu, and Zanzibar since October 2023 and expanded to Dar es Salaam starting January 2026 covering facility and community-based prevention, care, and treatment services. Afya Thabiti works in collaboration and with guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG). That said, Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is announcing the following vacancies to be filled soon: Job Description The CQI Advisor will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and mentorship in the design, coordination, and implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities under the Afya Thabiti Care and Treatment Project. This position ensures that HIV service delivery across supported regions adheres to national standards, PEPFAR priorities, and evidence-based CQI methodologies. The Advisor will strengthen the capacity of regional and facility QI teams, promote data-driven performance improvement, and institutionalize a culture of quality in health service delivery. Key Roles and Responsibilities Technical Oversight and Capacity Strengthening Provide overall CQI direction, management, and technical support to regional and facility teams to implement sustainable CQI initiatives aligned with national guidelines and PEPFAR quality standards. Build the capacity of technical, regional, council, and facility QI teams on CQI methods, including data-driven performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and quality improvement cycles. Identify capacity gaps and provide targeted mentorship and oversight to healthcare providers and QI teams to enhance the quality of HIV Care and Treatment services. Institutionalize quality standards in HIV service delivery through internal and external quality assessments, supportive supervision, and implementation of remediation activities guided by the Ministry of Health (MoH). Ensure compliance with MoH, CDC, and PEPFAR requirements for CQI, including SIMS, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and follow-up on corrective actions. Coordination and Collaboration Collaborate with health facilities, Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) to design, implement, and monitor CQI interventions addressing service delivery and programmatic gaps in HIV testing, linkage, ART initiation, retention, viral suppression, and data quality. Mentor regional and facility teams in the use of the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) model to test and scale effective service delivery improvements. Strengthen collaboration with MoH, RHMTs, CHMTs, and implementing partners to ensure harmonized CQI approaches and sustainability of interventions. Data Use and Reporting Promote data-driven decision-making by guiding teams in analyzing, interpreting, and applying data for quality improvement and performance monitoring. Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual CQI reports, highlighting best practices, challenges, and recommendations for program improvement. Represent the project in national, regional, and partner-level CQI forums and contribute to MoH- and donor-led quality improvement initiatives. Other Duties Support the documentation and dissemination of success stories and lessons learned across project regions. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor to support the overall success of the Care and Treatment program. Qualifications Education and Experience Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related health field. Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a degree in Public Health or Quality Improvement certification is an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience implementing Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs, preferably within PEPFAR-supported HIV initiatives. Proven experience mentoring healthcare workers and QI teams and working with government health systems at national, regional, and council levels. Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems, data analysis, and data utilization for program improvement. Familiarity with national CQI policies, including the Tanzanian Quality Improvement Framework for Health Care. Experience collaborating with MOH, CDC, PORALG, and other key stakeholders. Skills and Competencies Excellent technical expertise in quality improvement and health system strengthening. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems such as DHIS2, CTC2, and DATIM. Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written). Additional Information Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is Friday, 25 November 2025. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Responsibilities

The CQI Advisor will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for Continuous Quality Improvement activities under the Afya Thabiti Care and Treatment Project. This role involves strengthening the capacity of regional and facility QI teams and ensuring adherence to national standards and PEPFAR priorities in HIV service delivery.