Singida Regional Hospital

• Staff at site: 9 clinical officers, 5 medical officers, 11 assistant medical officers, nurses
• District hospitals: Manyoni, Kiomboi, and Singida Rural
• All district hospitals send specimens to regional hospital for CD4 counts
• The hospital infrastructure is in good condition with adequate space for the HIV Care and Treatment Center
• The Regional Medical Officer administers the HIV Care and Treatment Center

Shinyanga Regional Hospital

• Staff at site: 8 clinical officers, 2 medical officers, 14 assistant medical officers, 27 nursing officers, 52 nurses, 1 pharmacist, and 1 lab technician
• Shinyanga Region has three district hospitals: Kahama, Bariadi, and Bukombe
• All district hospitals send specimens to regional hospital for CD4 counts
• Approximately 350 clients are currently on ARVs
• The hospital infrastructure is in good condition with adequate space for the HIV Care and Treatment Center
• The Regional Medical Officer administers the HIV Care and Treatment Center

Volunteer assignment:

The Quality Management volunteer will work with the Regional Medical Officer in assessing the needs of the Regional Hospital Care and Treatment Center and developing a program for improving internal monitoring and evaluation.

Length of the assignment:
3 months minimum assuming a full-time work schedule

Name and title of supervisor: Regional Medical Officer

Name and title of counterpart: TBD

• MHSA, MPH or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in quality management in an outpatient setting
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment, specifically ART and treatment adherence
• Experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation programs
• Good written and oral communication skills and fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships with diverse professionals
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various program/project implementation partners and officials of governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Knowledge and experience of using databases and willingness to learn about NACP database

• Knowledge of the host country’s health system and culture
• Ability to work independently with strong leadership skills
• Previous experience working in a low-resource setting
• Working knowledge of Kiswahili

The objective of the Quality Management Volunteer is to help the Regional Medical Officer develop a quality management/continuous quality improvement program for the Care and Treatment Centers of the Shinyanga or Singida regional hospital.

Volunteer responsibilities: 

• Assess the current data collection system
• Network with relevant partners and as appropriate NACP
• Develop a continuous quality improvement program that builds on the current monitoring and evaluation system
• Implement a self sustaining system that is manageable by local staff
• Assess the possibility of converting the paper data collection system to an electronic data system
• Provide ongoing training and support to clinic staff as needed

Deliverables:

• Organizational assessment, including analysis of the current monitoring and evaluation system and feasibility of replacing a paper based system with an electronic data base
• Action plan for a continuous quality improvement program
• Regular reports documenting progress toward objectives in action plan, and documentation of training, consultation, and mentorship provided
• Plan to expand the continuous quality improvement program and related programs to District Hospitals and Health Centers
• Final report

• Complete the scope of work in the timeframe outlined
• Complete Twinning Center’s assessment and monthly monitoring and evaluation reports
• Submit a post-assignment final report and participate in an exit interview
• Adhere to the AIHA Volunteer Standards of Conduct 

• Provide resources necessary for volunteer to carry out assignment successfully
• Identify a placement site for the volunteer to ensure sustainability of volunteer activities
• Submit performance assessment reports on the volunteer to the Twinning Center

AIHA Twinning Center:

• Conduct pre-assignment orientation and training for volunteer and placement site staff
• Provide volunteer with safe housing, monthly living allowance, medical evacuation coverage, and travel-related costs to and from placement site
• Provide ongoing support of volunteer as needed