FHI 360 Recruitment for Health Quality Improvement Advisor

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for FHI 360 Recruitment for Health Quality Improvement Advisor.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Description

Company: FHI 360
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing and executing the overall QI strategy for the project and for supporting the DCOP to track the achievement of project results for QI
Develops strategic alliances with national ministries, county governments, and technical working groups on QI, along with international partners, donors, and foundations working to improve health service quality in Ghana, from the national level to the community level
Supports the Government of Ghana in assessing, reviewing, and updating relevant strategies, policies, and guidelines related to QI
Provides technical support to the Ghana Health System and other relevant agencies in rolling out interventions within the sector using various methodologies for QI systems strengthening
Facilitates the effective utilization and dissemination of QI data
Supports capacity development at the national units and sub-national teams to integrate QI activities in their objectives and programs to improve healthcare outcomes and service delivery
Supports the development of metrics for QI and provides technical support for the integration of appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems at all levels of the GHS
Produces quarterly and annual reports on the results of QI activities
Builds strong and effective working relationships with Government of Ghana, civil society, and other development partners working in QI, health systems strengthening, and related sectors by convening relevant stakeholders at various forums, conferences, and working groups
Manages and coordinates implementation learning related to QI

Requirements/Experience

Master’s degree, or its international equivalent or higher, in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred
At least five years of professional experience in managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs in quality improvement
At least five years of professional experience in managing USAID and/or international development organization projects
Proven experience in successful implementation of programs designed to improve service quality at national and decentralized government levels
Specific technical expertise in quality improvement models preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of local language will be an advantage
Experience in working with key stakeholders in Ghana strongly desired