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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:         

Implements and supports the performance improvement approach and strategy for the project within a province. Working with HER implementer NGOs technical staff fill the gaps and improve the performance of target HFs staff based on performance improvement strategies and activities.

Major Activities / Responsibilities:

• Implement the project activities in the province to ensure quality services at health facilities, HPs up to the provincial hospital level.
• Joint planning with NGO technical officers and AMA member for mentorship and project activities.
• Make sure the QICs are functional and peer-peer learning takes place at HFs.
• Identify the gaps, facilitate a root cause analysis with the HF staff, and development of performance improvement plan.  
• Conduct mentorship sessions focused on evaluation and Patient Competency for the RMNH and IP topics
• Continue the GANC sessions to complete the pending cohorts with AMA mentors
• Close coordination and follow-up with HER implementer NGOs for any TB Training, documentation of payments for HF staff and CHWs for TB interventions (TB confirm case payment and sample transportation)
• Support regional Performance Management Advisor on conducting provincial performance review workshops including coordination with SPs and UNICEF. 
• Participate in the performance review workshop and contribute to discussion on root cause analysis and development of PIP. 
• Support regional Performance Management Advisor on tracking the progress of PIP at the HF level. 
• Data quality check using the DQA checklist at the HF level on monthly basis (one HF/ month)
• Data collection, data entry data reporting for related activities (Mentorship, GANC, QIC, AIMs...)
• Training data entry, if any training is conducted at the province
• Develop a monthly work plan for improvement of clinical and non-clinical weaknesses observed in the targeted HFs
• Produce and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports.
• Carefully document the “HF QI progress sheet” for each activity/result undertaken per health center visited
• Initiate and prepare success stories from project implementation.
• Close coordination with Central RMNH, ME and TB team for related interventions

Other:

• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be needed or assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Medical degree, Specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Or Bachelor of Midwifery from a registered Midwifery Education Institution
• A master’s degree in public health or a relevant area is preferred.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 6 years of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating thematic programs at the provincial hospital, BPHS health facility, and community levels.
• Previous training or mentoring experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience and knowledge of the limitations of the Afghan healthcare system to deliver quality health services, preferably in a thematic area: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and TB.
• Expertise knowledge in a thematic area (MoPH policies, guidelines, SoPs, best practices, high-impact interventions, related Community-based programs) and knowledge of integration of care
• Acquired mentoring skills are preferred, and mandatory for RMNH&FP and TB
• A strong willingness to mentor health providers to help them improve their performance and get results
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research). Ability to use Excel spreadsheet and extract selected data. Skill in using data for decision-making preferred
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a range of counterparts at the regional and provincial levels that leads to technically sound and productive healthcare interventions
• Awareness of barriers to women’s access to health and ability to demonstrate gender sensitivity.

Specific Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge and clinical experience: 

• Antenatal Care
• Intra-natal and Newborn Care
• Postnatal Care
• Birth Spacing and Family Planning
• Management of Obstetric and Newborn Complications
• Midwifery Model of Care
• TB

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in local languages and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff. Mentoring experience is a plus and is mandatory for RMNH&FP and TB
• Experience in training and supervision of BPHS components.

Interested candidates should apply through the below link and submit an application form for positions they are suitably qualified for.

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Afghanistan-Kabul/Performance-Improvement-Officer_R4489?locationCountry=db69b722446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

Please click the employment opportunities tab and select Afghanistan from the list of countries. A list of positions will appear, please select those you wish to apply for. Candidates who do not apply through the above-mentioned link will not be considered for the shortlist. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.