Job Vacancy: Continuous Quality Improvement Officer

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Opportunity Type: Current Opening

 Company Description

Amref Health Africa – Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues, including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Nutrition, since 1987.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aimed at accelerating the achievement of the 95-95-95 goals and HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. Branded as Afya Thabiti, the project has been implemented in Mara, Simiyu, and Zanzibar since October 2023 and expanded to Dar es Salaam starting January 2026, covering facility and community-based prevention, care, and treatment services.

Afya Thabiti works in collaboration with, and under the guidance of, the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and the President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG).

Amref Health Africa – Tanzania is announcing the following vacancy to be filled:

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Officer

Job Description

The CQI Officer will provide technical oversight and hands-on support in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the Care and Treatment component of the Afya Thabiti Project.

The Officer will work closely with regional and facility QI teams to ensure consistent application of CQI principles, compliance with national and donor standards, and data-driven improvements in HIV service delivery and client outcomes.

 Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Build the capacity of healthcare workers and facility QI teams on CQI methods, including data interpretation, monitoring performance, and applying quality improvement tools.
• Support implementation of MoH, CDC, and PEPFAR quality requirements, including SIMS, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and follow-up of remediation plans.
• Collaborate with R/CHMTs to develop and monitor CQI interventions addressing identified gaps within HIV care and treatment services.
• Track and document implementation progress of QI activities using CQI platforms and provide regular feedback and recommendations to supervisors.
• Utilize existing data systems such as DHIS2 and CTC Analytics to monitor program performance and guide data-driven decision-making.
• Support program teams to document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for knowledge sharing and replication.
• Participate in joint supervision and mentoring visits to health facilities in collaboration with MoH, RHMTs, CHMTs, and other partners.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

 Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related fields.
• MD with additional training in Public Health or Quality Improvement is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing Quality Assurance or Quality Improvement initiatives, preferably in PEPFAR-supported HIV programs.
• Knowledge and experience working with CQI frameworks, including the Tanzanian Quality Improvement Framework for Health Care.
• Experience providing mentorship, facilitation, and capacity building for healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and national Health Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant data systems (DHIS2, CTC2, DATIM).
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).

 Additional Information

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience.

Application Deadline: Friday, 25 November 2025

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at any stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.

All official vacancies are published on the Amref Health Africa website under the Vacancies page and on official social media pages. Official emails from Amref Health Africa will come from an @amref.org address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

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