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• Carry
  out a situation analysis of MUg and supported programmes to establish the baseline
  status of Quality Assurance (QA) activities to inform the development of a
  new and relevant quality assurance plan and performance framework
• Technically
  support QA Coordinator in the development of QA strategies specific to
  individual MUg projects in line with the MoH or other guiding Quality
  Assurance frameworks
• Support
  MUg staff to interpret and integrate QA activities in the departmental
  work plans to ensure effective mainstreaming of QA principles and
  practices across MUg and supported programmes
• Technically
  support the development and implementation of a mechanism to ensure
  effective translation of the principles into practice with a full
  complement of indicators for monitoring the level of integration of the QA
  principles and practices
• Routinely
  follow up with technical teams to support the uptake of recommended
  actions from the monitoring and evaluation of QA activities, identify
  bottlenecks and respond appropriately for effective translation of the
  principles and practices in liaison with the QA steering committee
• Actively
  participate in the review and update of the Mildmay Uganda Quality Assurance
  strategy with careful consideration of stakeholder inputs to foster ownership
  and sustainability of the QA interventions

• Technically
  support the MUg technical teams to develop Quality Assurance
  plan/guidelines, data collection & reporting tools which are
  consistent with the MUg Strategic Information Systems Framework (SISF)
• Build
  the capacity of technical teams at MUg and supported programmes to collect
  and analyse data on QA activities to effectively respond to identified
  quality issues
• Carry
  out periodic review & update of QA data collection & reporting
  tools to provide changes in service delivery information needs and to remain
  consistent with the MUg strategic intent in QA
• Conduct
  periodic Quality Assurance assessments/audits so as to inform short term strategy
  review and ensure effective implementation

• Ensure
  that departments have in place standard, systematic and consistent
  reporting guidelines for their activities
• Technically
  support the MUg technical teams and supported facilities to integrate and
  apply the QA guidelines in routine/periodic reporting and information
  sharing so as to strengthen existing systems for effective organisational
  learning
• Compile
  and disseminate periodic timely Quality Assurance progress reports for all
  relevant internal & external stakeholders for effective and
  sustainable outcomes for QA interventions

• Develop
  annual plan for documentation of QA outcomes across assigned MUg departments
  and supported programmes in liaison with technical teams, and the M&E and
  Research Managers
• Work
  closely with QA Coordinator support development of study/evaluation designs/guidelines
  for periodic conduct of Quality Assurance project evaluations for performance
  measurement
• Carry
  out periodic evaluations of the performance of the QA interventions in
  improving service delivery as measured against the baseline at situation
  analysis to inform strategy review towards achievement of excellence
• Compile
  Quality Assurance evaluation reports for stakeholders for ownership &
  action as necessary
• Document
  lessons learned from Quality Assurance, success stories and best practices
  for research, learning & continuous quality improvement of Mildmay
  Programme

• The
  Quality Assurance Officer should preferably hold a Degree in Demography,
  Statistics, Social Science or Development Studies
• At
  least a year of experience in M&E/Research/Quality Assurance among
  other related fields
• Working
  knowledge of Quality Assurance, M&E, Research, Data quality management
  systems
• Computer
  literacy skills i.e. advanced application of statistical packages Including
  STATA, SPSS, Epi-Info, MS Access, Excel
• Excellent
  analytical ability and critical thinking (Analysis and Synthesis of Data)
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven
  skills in planning and implementing M&E systems
• Good
  report writing skills
• Excellent
  communication skills
• Ability
  to work under pressure; and in sympathy with the Christian values of
  Mildmay Uganda.
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency
  in English and local language(s) are crucial.
• Evidence
  of a non-judgemental approach regarding race, religion, culture, sexuality
  and lifestyle is critical.

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