Health Systems Strengthening and Governance
- Support the implementation of health systems strengthening activities at the district level under the guidance of the Health Systems Strengthening Specialist.
- Provide technical assistance to District Health Authorities and health facility management teams in strengthening planning, supervision, performance monitoring and accountability mechanisms.
- Assist District Health Authorities in the preparation, review and implementation of district health plans, improvement plans and operational priorities.
- Support coordination and collaboration between health facilities and local health authorities to improve health service management and delivery.
- Promote the use of health information and performance data to support evidence-based planning, monitoring and decision-making at district and facility levels.
Capacity Building and Institutional Support
- Support the identification and assessment of capacity gaps among District Health Authorities, health facility managers and healthcare workers to inform targeted capacity-building activities.
- Facilitate and deliver training, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job capacity-building initiatives.
- Support the development of standard operating procedures, supervision tools, action plans, and management systems.
- Participate in the follow up on implementation of capacity development plans and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
- Contribute to strengthening the institutional capacity of local health authorities to effectively manage and oversee health services.
Quality of Healthcare
- Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives across supported health facilities.
- Conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring visits to health facilities to assess the quality-of-service delivery, monitor progress and identify gaps in adherence to national standards and guidelines.
- Work with health authorities and facility teams to identify performance gaps and develop corrective action plans.
- Follow up on the implementation of quality improvement recommendations and support health facility teams in identifying gaps and applying appropriate actions to improve service delivery and quality of care.
· Support health facility teams in promoting patient-centered care, strengthening patient safety practices, implementing infection prevention and control measures, and adhering to national clinical guidelines and standards.
Coordination, Liaison and Representation
- Maintain regular communication and support coordination with District Health Authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of project activities and strengthen collaboration at district and facility levels.
- Support official engagement processes, assessments, field visits, and joint monitoring activities with health authorities.
- Attend coordination meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder forums as delegated.
- Facilitate timely follow-up on requests, approvals, action points, and commitments between stakeholders and programme teams.
· Support the development of collaborative relationships with local health authorities and relevant stakeholders to promote local ownership, strengthen engagement and contribute to the sustainability of project interventions.
Project Implementation Oversight
- Monitor day-to-day implementation of health program activities in assigned locations.
- Support the implementation of program activities in line with approved workplans, technical guidelines, established standards and donor requirements, and report any deviations or implementation challenges to the supervisor.
- Identify implementation challenges and propose practical solutions in coordination with the Health Systems Strengthening Specialist and the Project Manager.
- Support ensuring efficient service delivery and achievement of program objectives.
- Review and check project documentation and activity records for accuracy, completeness and consistency, and follow up on identified gaps or discrepancies.
Monitoring, Reporting and Learning
- Conduct routine field monitoring visits to assigned districts and health facilities, document observations and findings, and follow up on identified implementation gaps.
- Support health facility and district-level assessments to identify service delivery gaps, operational challenges and areas requiring improvement.
- Collect, compile and report programme implementation and health system performance data in coordination with relevant health authorities and facility teams.
- Prepare regular technical and monitoring reports, highlighting progress, key findings, challenges and actions requiring follow-up.
- Document lessons learned, success stories and good practices, and provide recommendations to inform programme improvement.
- Support data quality assurance activities and promote the use of reliable health information for planning, monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.