FHI 360 is seeking applications for a National Quality Improvement Advisor for an anticipated project in Nampula, Mozambique, focused on improving quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes by working with national-level government partners to institutionalize a culture of quality improvement. The National Quality Improvement Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance to national government actors to develop new national Quality Improvement and Humanization strategies and guidelines that leverage existing service models, including Model Maternities and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. She/he will also provide support for design and planned testing of results-based financing activities at selected sites in Nampula Province, in collaboration with national and provincial government. The position will be based in Maputo and will report to the Technical Director. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
The National Quality Improvement Advisor will have the following responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to national government actors predominantly in the health sector but across other key sectors for development and evidence-based content within the new national quality improvement strategy and guidelines.
- Responsible for working with government partners to develop their ability to conduct quality improvement-related training and develop facility and community-level training guidelines and indicators in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Provide technical assistance and data application for design, strategy, and implementation guidelines for results-based financing (RBF) models and assist government partners with selection and implementation of these models in Nampula facilities and communities.
- Collaborate with government and stakeholder partners on evaluation protocol and activities to generate and synthesize evidence around RBF model pilot activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for national-level technical working groups for content areas of quality improvement and health care financing.
- Contribute content on national-level QI activities and participate in development of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
- At least 10 years’ experience in public health, with background in quality improvement activities preferred.
- Experience working with government stakeholders and knowledge of MISAU structure and coordination protocol.
- Experience in providing training and mentorship at the provincial and national levels; experience training on quality improvement models strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with government personnel, stakeholders, and community-level stakeholders.
- Fluency in Portuguese required.
- Strong interpersonal, coordination, and diplomacy skills required.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow.
- Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.