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Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world.
The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.
In partnership with NASCOP, KRCS wishes to appoint a suitable, energetic, reliable and experienced individual to fill the position of Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator on a full-time basis.
The position is for an initial period of one (1) year but with a possibility for renewal.
The duty station will be in Nairobi but with significant travel to counties outside of Nairobi.
Reporting to: National Quality of Care Coordinator
Overall Purpose: In close collaboration with the National Quality of Care Coordinator at NASCOP, the Deputy National Quality of Care Coordinator will support all activities related to the management of the Differentiated Care Quality and Efficiency Collaborative Improvement approach that will focus on improving the cost and outcomes of HIV testing, treatment and retention of PLHA on ART.
Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with the NASCOP Technical Advisors for adult and paediatric ART, PMTCT, HTS, MARPs, and others
- Serve as Secretary of the Collaborative Improvement Steering Committee
- Initiate and maintain quality improvement activities with county and sub-county management and supervisory bodies
- Build Quality Improvement capacity of county and sub-county supervisors
- Conduct supervisory visits to health facilities with county and sub-county supervisors
- Provide assistance to the process of adaptation of national ART guideline within health facilities involved in the Collaborative Improvement activity
- Plan and manage logistics and content of all Learning Sessions
- Help to plan and manage all content for coaching of health facility staff during Action Periods (in between Learning Sessions)
- Oversee timely and regular coaching visits to teams at all health facilities included in the Collaborative Improvement activity
- Ensure timely documentation of all activities and progress of health facility teams at all Collaborative Improvement sites
- Helps to manage data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting for all Collaborative Quality Improvement sites
- Facilitate the development of periodic team action plans at all Collaborative Quality Improvement sites
- Collaborate, support, and communicate regularly and effectively with all relevant bodies and technical working groups within NASCOP and with all Oxford Epi/Kenya staff and consultants
- In collaboration with the National Quality of Care Coordinator, produce monthly progress reports of activities to be shared with the Head of NASCOP;
- Write and edit other necessary correspondences and documents/reports as needed
- Work closely with relevant NASCOP bodies to ensure integration of the Collaborative Quality Improvement Approach at all levels of implementation (site, sub-county, county, national) and along the HIV cascade (testing, treatment, viral load suppression)
- Foster and maintain relationships with local partners in HIV/AIDS Care and Support
- Identify and develop local champions in quality improvement
- Work closely with the National Quality of Care Coordinator at NASCOP to update quality improvement tools
Qualifications
- Medical Doctor or Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, or other related field
- Masters’ Degree in Public health, Social sciences, Education, Sociology or other related field will be an added advantage
- Trained in clinical management of HIV/AIDS approaches
Experience
- 5 to 7 years’ work experience within the Kenyan healthcare delivery system, including management level experience in international projects
- Sound understanding and recent experience in implementing modern quality improvement
- Experience in the set up and use of electronic data collection and real time data management systems
- Experience working in counties either as service provider or supervisor
- Experience in process analysis, and in designing assessment tools
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and effectively communicate new, complex and/or sensitive topics
- Advanced written communication: proposal development, report writing, report preparation
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel and the Internet
- Fluent in English and Swahili
Applicants should submit the following:
A one-page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role.
A CV of no more than 3 pages, including the names of three professional references
Please do not send copies of testimonials, certificates or any other back-up documentation.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications clearly marked with the reference number to careers@redcross.or.ke addressed as below on or before 16th February 2018.
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100, Nairobi
Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
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