About RAAQH

Rwanda Agency for Accreditation and Quality Healthcare (RAAQH) is a Non-Governmental Organization, legally registered in Rwanda, which provides services to improve the national health accreditation systems & foster sustainable improvements in quality of health services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all.

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1. Position title : Director of Accreditation Learning and Development

Contract type: Full Time

Reports to: Executive Director and RAAQH Legal Representative 

Department: RAAQH Accreditation Learning and Development Unit

Summary:  Responsible for stakeholder consultations and education, with focus on capacity building of healthcare professionals to meet the standards, internal and external training including accreditation certification courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in either international health, Public health, Health management, or other health related disciplines
• Trained and certified health facility accreditation surveyor

Required/Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in health systems strengthening
• Experience in Healthcare accreditation
• Preferred experience in accreditation and standards development

Other desired Qualification

• Team oriented person
•  The ability to work with confidential material in a collegial manner
• Detail-oriented with strong writing, editing, verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Work well independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to self-motivate and multi-task while working on various project

Roles and Responsibilities 

Technical

• Manage all aspects related to training of surveyors, continuous capacity development and accreditation certification courses.
• Review accreditation survey reports for quality check

• ce technical reports and publications, including scientific publications

Financial management

• Ensure there is financial responsibility and accountability across the functions under the position’s control
• Recognize inefficiencies, and implement cost saving strategies as directed

RAAQH Document Management 

• Organize and coordinate information sessions with stakeholders to share challenges that may raise regarding standards interpretation
• Coordinate with the Accreditation and surveys unit to maintain Accreditation standards updated
• Maintain the accreditation performance database