Job Description

The CQI Officer will provide technical oversight and hands-on support in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the Care and Treatment component of the Afya Thabiti Project.

The Officer will work closely with regional and facility QI teams to ensure the consistent application of CQI principles, compliance with national and donor standards, and use of data to drive improvements in HIV service delivery and client outcomes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Build the capacity of healthcare workers and facility QI teams on CQI methods, including data interpretation, monitoring performance, and applying quality improvement tools.
• Support implementation of MoH, CDC, and PEPFAR quality requirements, including SIMS, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and follow-up of remediation plans.
• Collaborate with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) to develop and monitor CQI interventions addressing identified gaps within HIV care and treatment services.
• Track and document implementation progress of QI activities using CQI platforms and provide regular feedback and recommendations to supervisors.
• Utilize existing data systems such as DHIS2 and CTC Analytics to monitor program performance and guide data-driven decision-making.
• Support program teams to document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for knowledge sharing and replication.
• Participate in joint supervision and mentoring visits to health facilities in collaboration with MoH, RHMTs, CHMTs, and other partners.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related fields.
• MD with additional training in Public Health or Quality Improvement is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing Quality Assurance or Quality Improvement initiatives, preferably in PEPFAR-supported HIV programs.
• Knowledge and experience working with CQI frameworks, including the Tanzanian Quality Improvement Framework for Health Care.
• Experience providing mentorship, facilitation, and capacity building for healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and national Health Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data systems (DHIS2, CTC2, 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.

• Build the capacity of healthcare workers and facility QI teams on CQI methods, including data interpretation, monitoring performance, and applying quality improvement tools.
• Support implementation of MoH, CDC, and PEPFAR quality requirements, including SIMS, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and follow-up of remediation plans.
• Collaborate with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs) to develop and monitor CQI interventions addressing identified gaps within HIV care and treatment services.
• Track and document implementation progress of QI activities using CQI platforms and provide regular feedback and recommendations to supervisors.
• Utilize existing data systems such as DHIS2 and CTC Analytics to monitor program performance and guide data-driven decision-making.
• Support program teams to document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for knowledge sharing and replication.
• Participate in joint supervision and mentoring visits to health facilities in collaboration with MoH, RHMTs, CHMTs, and other partners.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data systems (DHIS2, CTC2, DATIM).
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related fields.
• MD with additional training in Public Health or Quality Improvement is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing Quality Assurance or Quality Improvement initiatives, preferably in PEPFAR-supported HIV programs.
• Knowledge and experience working with CQI frameworks, including the Tanzanian Quality Improvement Framework for Health Care.
• Experience providing mentorship, facilitation, and capacity building for healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and national Health Management Information Systems (HMIS).