The Quality Control & Compliance (QCC) Officer will provide technical assistance to the project in the area of Quality and adherence to the guidelines. He/she will support activities which evaluate and document quality improvement and compliance with SIMS, MGSLD & MoH standards of services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
● Developing Quality Control /Quality Assurance systems (Internal quality control systems and external quality control system and standard operating procedures and manuals) in line with SIMS, & MoH guidelines and ensuring their use in across all supported sites in Masaka region
● Overseeing quality improvement and assurance plans at various levels in Masaka region.
Assist in conducting capacity building and technical assistance initiatives for quality improvement and assurance.
● Guide quality improvement and assurance team meetings and specialty training sessions.
● Review quality improvement and assurance review findings, and formulate recommendations to improve the quality of local standards of care.
● Works collaboratively with the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders to continuously document and improve implementation of quality improvement and assurance processes for People Living with HIV/AIDS.
Oversee the addressing of all gaps identified during SIMS assessments across the Masaka region
● Coordinate trainings and onsite mentorships on quality improvement and assurance.
● Mentor technical support teams (TSTs) to support OVC service delivery
● Generate required reports in regard to quality improvement and assurance across 6 districts
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
● The ideal candidate for the QCC officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in health-related field
● Specialized training in Quality Improvement approaches and models
● Registration with the appropriate council
● At least one year of experience in implementing quality improvement and
assurance in HIV/AIDS health care.
● Knowledge in PEPFAR_USAID OVC programming and standards
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Comprehensive knowledge and experience in clinical HIV/AIDS with emphasis on planning and implementation of quality assurance in public health care settings.
● Extensive working knowledge of HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results related to quality improvement.
● Knowledge of US Government programming policies and regulations,
procedures and practices.
Interested and Qualified, Hand deliver your application letter together with the relevant documents, photocopy national ID, an updated CV with 3 recognised referees, their addresses and telephone contacts.
The deadline for submission is 12th September 2022.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Diocesan Health Coordinator
Masaka Diocese
P.O Box 14
Masaka Uganda
Tel: +256772318806

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