Maternal and Child Health Officer
kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Outreach
Total Positions:
Location: kampala, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
The IRC led consortium has been awarded a four-year project – PROSPECT SRHR by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands (EKN) to be implemented in the West Nile region. The PROSPECT SRHR aims at improving the sexual reproductive health and social wellbeing of adolescents, youth, and women in West Nile by reducing maternal mortality, number of teenage pregnancies, instances of SGBV and child marriages, and rates of new HIV infections. The project will be implemented in 6 districts with three cluster offices in Yumbe, Adjumani and Terego. IRC as the lead, will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social development, and district local governments.
More coordination and collaboration efforts will focus across development and Implementing partners especially in the region including USG and non-USG partners especially those implementing Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support and contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of all RH/FP/HIV activities.
• In collaboration with the MNCH/FP/HIV team identify barriers to MCH, RH/FP uptake of services and develop innovative approaches/strategies to address the barriers.
• Support provision of quality of MNCH, RH/FP/HIV services.
• Mentor and provide support supervision to health care providers providing MNCH/FP/HIV services in Program supported facilities and outreaches.
• Work closely with the community program teams to create demand for MNCH, RH/FP/HIV services
• Work with other program teams to provide integrated outreaches.
• Participate in the development of work plans and implementation.
• Provide direct technical assistance and support to program counterparts, health facilities, in the areas of expertise including MNCH, RH/FP/HIV.
• Monitor program outputs and results related to MNCH, RH/FP/HIV and work closely with the M&E team and other Program staff to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately.
• Work jointly with the other service delivery teams to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities with the relevant technical team leaders and technical advisors.
• Propose innovative program approaches and interventions aimed at improving MCH, RH/FP and HIV outcomes
• Design innovative ways of working with young adolescent mothers to promote uptake of quality MCH RH/FP/HIV services
• Participate in the development/review of strategies, including technical direction for achieving program goals.
• Apply the best practices in MCH, RH/FPHIV to guide strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide support to operationalize health policies, ensure client responsive services and optimal use of government and donor resources.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to: project MCH, RH/FP/HIV activities; results for donors, government stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Support other program related activities in other program Districts.
• Any other duties that may be delegated to you.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Minimum of a BSc in Nursing, Clinical Medicine Degree.
• At least 5+ years’ hands-on experience in the field of reproductive health, family planning, & HIV
• Experience in public health management, training and capacity building.
• Training of Trainer skills are essential for this role
• Experience in providing technical assistance in MCH, RH/FP/HIV services
• Demonstrated collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact
• Knowledge of the local government health care system.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success prioritizing multiple tasks, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of coaching and service provider mentorship.
• Good community mobilization skills
• Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc.
• Fluency in English and any of the local languages.
• Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in the district.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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