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Chief Quality Management Advisor as an Integrated Expert in Malawi [Zomba, Malawi]

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 2035
Date Published:Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Date of Expiration:Sunday, June 8, 2025
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Malawi | ZOMBA in Malawi

INDUSTRY

HEALTH AND MEDICALCARE

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: V000060591
Location: Zomba
Type of function: Integrated Expert
Sector: Public Health
Published: 11/29/2024
Application period: 05.01.2025
Employer: Zomba Central Hospital

ABOUT US:
The Centre for International Migration and Development (CIM) is your ideal partner for finding a responsible position in the field of development policy. We place highly qualified staff with employers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Your role is to pass on their knowledge where they are especially needed. In cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (www.giz.de) CIM has been combining development and labour market policy expertise since 1980.

CONTACT:
HR Service Center
hrsc@giz.de

ABOUT
Zomba Central Hospital is one of the four central hospitals in Malawi that is earmarked to become semi-autonomous with a Board of Trustees and needs support to strengthen quality and performance management systems in the hospital. This exiting advisory position is part of the broader health systems strengthening project implemented through the Malawi German Health Programme.

YOUR TASKS WILL INVOLVE:
1. Develop a system to systematically measure and improve the overall management and healthcare delivery performance of the hospital
2. Facilitate regular performance assessments using quality of care standards and support the development and implementation of quality improvement plans
3. Strengthen hospital controlling mechanisms and improve the patient record and filing system
4. Develop a capacity development plan for hospital management staff and departmental in charges
5. Coach and mentor hospital management staff and departmental in-charges on-the-job with spefic focus on performance management and adapting to changes in the legal and regulatory framework of the hospital

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE:
1. Masters Degree in hospital management, healthcare administration or another relevant degree
2. Five years management experience in a tertiary health facility
3. Expertise in quality management approaches
4. Working experience in sub-Saharan Africa
5. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English (C1 level). Good knowledge of other languages is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER:
1. Varied work with individual responsibility in an international field
2. Teamwork with other development cooperation organisations
3. Professional preparation for overseas deployment
4. Placement to a local employer as an Integrated Expert for an initial period of two years - an extension is possible
5. Attractive monthly allowances as well as a local salary and social benefits

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Application period: 05.01.2025