Reproductive Health Mentor job at International Rescue Committee

Vacancy title:
Reproductive Health Mentor

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Healthcare ]

Jobs at:

International Rescue Committee

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 19 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Imvepi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
Under the supervision of the Reproductive health Officer, the RH mentor will be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient SRH/Family Planning services according to MoH protocols, policies and guidelines ensuring quality services delivery and increase FP uptake through bridging existing gaps in capacity, demand creation and quality of care of SRH/FP service delivery in Terego and Madi Okollo.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Mobilization of clients and family planning information sessions for clients in supported facilities.
• High quality group and individual counselling sessions to clients interested in taking up Family Planning Services, including post-partum family planning (PPFP), in supported facilities.
• Coordinate clinic days, outreaches and other events at supported facilities.
• Champion provider-initiated family planning approach (PIFP).
• Provide short and long-acting FP Methods.
• Effective referral of clients wishing to undertake permanent methods such as tubal ligation (TL) and vasectomy to pre-determined points.
• Manage family planning complications or side effects that may occur in the supported facilities.
• Ensure adverse events are reported as per the guidelines recommended by the donors.
• Ensure follow up and retention of FP users.
• Ensure appropriate and correct quantification of contraceptive commodities and effective use of facility LMIS to prevent stock outs.
• Be a focal point for quality issues at the supported facilities through liaising closely with the Reproductive Health Officers (RHOs) to improve follow-up systems.
• Data management and reporting.
• Report monthly on all services and issues arising.
• Ensure that accurate data is captured within the HMIS and is reported to IRC.
• Capacity building
• Assess technical competency of the providers in FP/PAC and recommend for certification.
• Record all training needs as a result of visits to the supported facilities and agree on support needs.
• Plan and provide on-job training and mentorship for providers in the supported facilities
• Ensure SOPs and guidelines are strictly followed.
• Observe providers regularly, record progress and provide support needs.
• Set improvement targets.

Accountability & Confidentiality
• Ensure clients information is documented and should be kept confidential after making choice on any family planning method.
• Account for all funds or IRC assets in accordance with the IRC accounting procedures.
• Qualifications
• At least a Diploma in Midwifery and fully registered with the Nurses and Midwives council with a valid practicing license.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills and with at least two years’ experience in Family Planning Service delivery.
• Computer literate with knowledge of basic programs MS Office.
• The Job holder should have knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment, excellent proven knowledge of all Family Planning Methods, Proven communication skills at counseling and Family Planning Level.
• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.

Please
note: Deadline for receiving applications is 19th June 2023.




Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested applicants Click here to apply

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, June 19 2023
Duty Station: Imvepi
Posted: 07-06-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-06-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 07-06-2077
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