The Foundation is entering into Phase 2 of the Scaling Data Use Project. The overall goal of this project is to contribute to the provincial and Local Department of Health’s efforts to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the population of the Western Cape, particularly for TB and HIV, within a financially constrained environment.
Against this backdrop, we need strong skillsets to drive the success of this project. The successful candidate will be seconded to the Rural Health Services and City Health, for the duration (30 months) of the contract.
We are looking for 1 X Quality Improvement Advisor. This role will fulfil a coordinating and support function to the team on various projects and stakeholder engagement.
Core Areas of Work
- Analyze health data with project team and identify areas for quality improvement,
- Create a QI technical framework, including driver diagrams, conceptual models, and system maps; and a monitoring and evaluation framework,
- Explain the nature and application of the model of improvement, sequence of improvement from testing to implementing at scale-up and spread,
- Develop the capacity of health staff and managers to implement QI through teaching and coaching on all aspects of the OI including concepts, methods and tools,
- Liaise with national partners implementing QI to learn from existing QI efforts, including the national change package that has been developed,
- Synthesize key learnings from the change package for provincial dissemination,
- Track progress towards meeting QI project goals,
- Design and adapt OI curricula for workshops and training sessions,
- Work with project teams to monitor and present improvement results,
- Disseminate learnings provincially and nationally to stimulate the uptake of effective approaches,
- Participate in project and department of health meetings and provide feedback to stakeholders as required, and
- Attend to diverse functions as requested by managers in order to ensure effective implementation of the project.
Requirements for the role
- Relevant tertiary Degree. Post-graduate qualification is advantageous,
- Proven experience as a quality improvement advisor. Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous,
- A minimum of 5 years of working with improvement teams,
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching the SOI concepts, methods and tools to teams and management groups,
- Experience in project management and quality assurance methodologies,
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks,
- Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products,
- Exceptional numerical skills,
- Strong project management skills, including the use of Gantt charts and other program evaluation review techniques and the ability to deliver reliable results within agreed upon timelines,
- Ability to work independently yet think strategically and be able to fit into team-based assignments,
- Sound communication, presentation and interpersonal skills,
- High analytical and critical thinking skills, and
- Valid South African driver’s license and own transport, as well as willingness to travel.
Closing date for applications is 14 September 2023 (17h00).
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified. If you have not heard from us by 18 September 2023, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For more information about the organization please visit our website at https://www.thehealthfoundation.org.za/
