Senior Quality Advisor

REACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called USAID- Urban TB LON-II

The USAID URBAN TB LON II Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the urban tuberculosis (TB) challenge in Ethiopia. Focused on the city administrations of Addis Ababa, Shaggar, Harar, and Diredawa, the project's primary goals include identifying missed TB cases, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. This project is pivotal in enhancing TB detection and treatment, with an overarching aim to reduce TB prevalence and mortality in urban environments

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Advisor is a key position within the USAID URBAN TB LON II Project. This role involves leading the development and implementation of quality improvement strategies and activities across the project. The Senior Quality Advisor will be responsible for ensuring that all project components adhere to the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, quality assurance, and TB care and prevention

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Improvement Strategy:

• Develop and implement quality improvement plans and initiatives across the project.
• Ensure that project activities align with national and international quality standards.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Train and mentor project staff and partners in quality improvement methods and best practices.
• Support the development of quality assurance tools and resources.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Quality:

• Collaborate with the M&E team to integrate quality indicators into monitoring frameworks.
• Analyze data to identify areas for quality improvement.

Technical Guidance:

• Provide expert advice on TB care quality standards and protocols.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in TB care and quality assurance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with government officials, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote quality in TB care.
• Represent the project in forums related to quality improvement.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare reports on quality improvement activities and outcomes.
• Document best practices and lessons learned in quality improvement.

Other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor

Organization: REACH Ethiopia

Project: USAID URBAN TB LON II

No. of Positions: 01

Reports to: Learning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Director

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field..
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of TB care protocols and quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.
• Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in local languages is advantageous.