A seasoned Quality Improvement Deputy Director with a proven track record at Management and Development for Health (MDH), I excel in strategic planning and leadership. Leveraging expertise in quality improvement standards and supervisory skills, I've significantly enhanced project outcomes, meeting and surpassing PEPFAR performance requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Improvement Deputy Director
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
DAR ES SALAAM
01.2022 - Current
Work closely with the Director of Programs in management of the technical components, providing programmatic leadership and oversight of the strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including determination of project priorities and appropriate technical initiatives
Set achievable goals and objectives, in line with annual PEPFAR and CDC/USAID indicators
Coordinate workplan and budgeting process, and preparation of quarterly and annual reports
Define Scope of the Program in terms of health areas and enabling environment that needs to be addressed through the work planning and budgeting process
In coordination with the Director of Programs, represent the project in public and professional circles and during donor and other high-level visits (especially by USG and private agencies), through meetings, conferences, and presentations; support written correspondence to the donor as needed
Coordinate various meeting including preparation for the meetings, ensuring minutes are well documented and tracking action points
Represent the project in various QI platforms and attend client (CDC/USAID), stakeholders and leadership meetings, and ensure that key actions feed upwards through the right governance structures
Bring together subject matter experts across the project team, consortium members, government, other IPS, donors, beneficiaries, health care workers and community health workers
Ensure that key stakeholders are consulted during scope changes or modifications to the program scope
Ensure strong working relationships and leverage with other implementing and technical partners and the county department of Health
Provide an integrated view of Program results, milestones, risks and key activities
Coordinate development and monitoring of risk management framework and risk registers
Ensure key stakeholder groups are identified and engaged based on influence and interest
Provide coordinated, transparent, and consistent stakeholder communications in line with their preferred communication method and objective of the communication
Ensure project staff are prepared, trained, and ready to implement the program – supportive supervision, classroom training, on-the-job training and ensure all action plans are implemented
Conduct pulse surveys to gauge team health and facilitate team building
Spearhead event management and eminence
Support the development and monitoring of technical workplans and budgets
Identify lessons learnt and best practices for external dissemination
Work collaboratively with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team and lead quality and timely reporting in line with donor requirements according to the contract/award agreement
Ensure results-oriented technical components and evaluate program effectiveness, determining corrective action as needed to improve goal achievement
Develop a project Quality Improvement Plan and review on annual basis
Implement quality standards testing and evaluation processes using clear QI Monitoring indicators, QI matrix
Institutionalize QI to facility level by helping M&E and Technical teams to design QI projects to address facilities specific challenges
Collaborate with the Directors to draft acceptable quality standards of implementation of the project at various levels i.e., Directorates, Regional, LGAs
Conduct weekly/monthly advisory meetings with the MEL & Technical Directors on what can be done to improve project performance
Monitor program responsibilities and activities assigned to Finance and RMO departments and follow-up on implementation of their activities
Review QI documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance
Conduct random inspections and quality control checks across Regions, LGAs, CSOs and Health facilities as per need be
Evaluate project operations from a strategic level to ensure that deliverables meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements by USAID
Periodically report status of QI initiatives and processes to executive leadership
Senior Technical Advisor, TB / HIV & Nutrition
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
10.2018 - 12.2020
Company Overview: in support of U.S Military Medical Research Program (MHRP)
Oversee all HJFMRI Tanzania SHL Program adult and pediatric TB/HIV and nutrition services, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV and nutrition activities
Provide technical support in the development of TB/HIV and nutrition program design, work plans and implementation strategies necessary to achieve the set targets and service coverage to the Southern Highlands zone
Work with the Ministry of Health, Regional and Local government authorities in health facilities in the Southern highlands, to direct HJFMRI medical staff in the implementation and management of all clinical aspects of a comprehensive TB/HIV services and nutritional support
Capacitate staff at the regional and council level, as well as health facility personnel, in the areas of technical planning, management, monitoring and evaluation for TB/HIV and nutritional programs
Ensure all HJFMRI Tanzania TB/HIV and nutrition activities are designed and implemented in accordance with USG-PEPFAR and MoH-NACP guidelines
Participate in planning and technical meetings organized by USG and GOT (MoH)
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all key stakeholders in TB/HIV and nutritional services delivery in Tanzania
Collaborate with other technical leads to develop joint annual, quarterly, and monthly plans and budgets for successful implementation of TB/HIV services in the served regions
Liaise with the M&E Department to ensure TB/HIV and nutrition components are functional, which includes clarity of indicators, quality of M&E data collection tools, data quality and reporting
Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement activities/initiatives with the CQI team for TB/HIV performance improvement
Participate in appraisals of program operational efficiency and target setting while keeping track of re-programming areas and advises appropriately and in a timely manner to meet USG/PEPFAR requirements
Document feedback during USG and MOHSW meetings and to share them with Senior HJFMRI Management staff to ensure strategic and informed program decisions under TB/HIV components
In support of U.S Military Medical Research Program (MHRP)
District Clinical Coordinator (DCC)
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
01.2015 - 09.2018
Company Overview: in support of U.S Military Medical Research Program (MHRP)
Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the respective district council as guided by the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies, SOPs, in country and USG rules and regulations
Develop annual work plans and objectives for the programs within the district considering the needs and priorities set by the organization in collaboration with R/CHMT
Oversee the execution of HIV programs in the respective district or council, ensuring that resources, timelines, and budgets are appropriately allocated and utilized
Monitor and track performance progress to assess effectiveness, data demand, and usage and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement together with collaborating with the M&E team to ensure the availability of M&E tools and their correct use for data recording and reporting
Coordinate regular program review meetings for the facility and community at the district level
Ensure CHMT and facility staff establish CQI teams that meet regularly to identify service delivery challenges and improve on them based on the tested interventions
This includes the establishment of HIV care multi-disciplinary teams at the facility level
Work with CHMT and facilities to identify clinical, infrastructure, and human resource needs for the quality implementation of HIV care and treatment services in the council
Ensure the program targets are shared and owned by the council authorities, and facilities, and every effort is done to ensure targets are achieved at the end of the year
Ensure coordination and support of the availability of HIV commodities through HJFMRI gap fillings and collaborations with the CHMT, SCMS, and MSD
Collaborate with CHMTs to coordinate the implementation and monitoring of HTS, linkage, integrated HIV care and treatment services, RCH/PMTCT activities, early infant diagnosis (EID), TB/HIV collaborative activities, PrEP services at the facility and community, GBV, VMMC and CECAP services at the facility level and through outreach activities and ensure the services are delivered in accordance with the national guidelines
Capacitate the healthcare workers and facilities by performing regular supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical assistance visits at HJFMRI supported Care and Treatment facilities in line with program objectives and MoH guidelines and cooperation with CHMTs and RHMTs
Collaborate with the Regional Program Manager, Community Program Coordinators and Senior Technical Advisors to develop action plans to gaps identified in the HIV/AIDS continuum of care during supportive supervision and oversee the implementation and follow-up of said action plans
Liaise with the District Data Manager and collaborate with CHMT to ensure proper documentation and reporting of all indicators and provide timely remediation of underperformance in the district
Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement activities/initiatives with facility QI teams for sustainable performance improvement
Liaise with District Pharmacist, District Lab Technologist and HJFMRI Supply Chain Management team to support supply chain management services and ensure uninterrupted availability of HIV commodities at all levels within the district
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor that are necessary to achieve the objectives of this position
In support of U.S Military Medical Research Program (MHRP)
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Central Nicaragua (UCN)
Central America
09.2020
Doctor of Medicine (M.D) -
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Bugando
Dr. Baraka Mgiriwa, Director of Programs, Management and Development for Health (MDH), +255767316804, bmgiriwa@mdh.or.tz
Dr. David Temba, Director-Lab services, Management and Development for Health (MDH), +255754374842, dtemba@mdh.or.tz
Dr. Abdallah Mfaume, Director of QI, Management and Development for Health (MDH), +255754243724, amfaume@mdh.or.tz
Email
Personal, masinianatory@yahoo.com
Work, dtemba@mdh.or.tz
Timeline
Quality Improvement Deputy Director
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Advisor, TB / HIV & Nutrition
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
10.2018 - 12.2020
District Clinical Coordinator (DCC)
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
01.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Public Health -
University of Central Nicaragua (UCN)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D) -
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Bugando
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