About the Job
TITLE: Clinical Advisor-Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Nutrition (RMNCH-N) Services.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Anticipated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Nutrition (RMNCH-N) Services project
REPORTS TO: Technical Lead
WORK LOCATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
COMPANY SUMMARY
EngenderHealth (EH) envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can attain their full potential. To realize this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Advisor for MNCH-N services under the supervision of the technical lead will provide clinical assistance and guidance for the delivery of maternal, newborn, immunization, and nutrition services focused on high-impact practices for the anticipated project on integrated RMNCH-N service delivery project. The clinical advisor in consultation with the technical lead serves as a lead person in overseeing the clinical activities and building staff capacity in clinical updates and procedures/techniques with a focus on scaling up selected services such as the new ANC model of eight contacts schedule, PPH bundle, PNC, KMC, immunization, and nutrition services. S/he will collaborate with MOH, RHB, and other entities and partners in addressing health worker competencies, strengthening healthcare facilities’ readiness and operational capacity to implement, accelerate, and scale-up high-impact practices at high-volume caseload facilities resulting in high-quality service delivery for improved outcomes. S/he provides clinical coaching support for field-level program staff, and trainers and supports public health facilities service providers to ensure the availability and sustained provision of MNCH-N services with focusing on high-impact practices. S/he will ensure that all EngenderHealth programs/projects clinical activities are evidence-based, result-oriented, and gender sensitive. S/he will identify, document, synthesize, disseminate, and integrate lessons learned and best practices in RMNCAH-N services delivery.
The clinical advisor for MNCH-N services will serve as the clinical focal person for MNCH-N clinical services delivered by high-volume caseload health facilities, providing technical expertise and oversight of the MNCH-N services with High Impact Practice (HIP) design, adaptation, and scale-up and ensuring such services are fully institutionalized and sustainably provided at supported high-volume caseload health facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide all required technical assistance for the clinical components of EngenderHealth-supported/implemented programs/projects for initiating, improving, or expanding quality clinic-based and non-clinical MNCH-N services and ensure the implementation of these activities in accordance with applicable national, international, and EngenderHealth policy guidelines, protocols and technical standards.
- In consultation with the project Lead, and the guidance from EH’s Global and Technical Leadership (GTL) team, lead the effective implementation of EngenderHealth’s clinical standards and practice including clinical quality improvement frameworks, approaches, and tools such as ensuring clinical quality and facilitative supervision for QI.
- Periodically update EngenderHealth program staff, MOH counterparts, and implementing partners on best and high-impact practices and the state-of-the-art technology related to quality of care (QOC), MNCH-N services focused on high-impact practices at high-volume caseload facilities.
- Provide technical assistance in updating and developing training materials, technical/clinical guidelines/standards, and other technical works in consultation with the technical team, directors, and EH’s Global & Technical Leadership (GTL) team.
- Serve as a trainer and provide technical assistance in coordinating Clinical Care (including mobile/outreach) and clinical quality-related training activities appropriate to the needs of the country and /or EngenderHealth-supported programs/projects.
- Provide technical assistance and coach/mentor health service providers on MNCH-N services to enhance the competency and performance of providers.
- Working closely with the other technical advisors and MOH counterparts to ensure consistent application and institutionalization of clinical MNCH-N service delivery standards, protocols, and guidelines to ensure clinical quality.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to field-based program team to institutionalize MNCH-N services at project-supported high-volume caseload facilities.
- Provide high-level technical expertise/guidance on the design and implementation of models for scaling up high-impact practices (HIPs) on MNCH-N at high-caseload facilities
- Participate in the introduction of new technology and procedures consistent with EngenderHealth and MOH medical and program policies.
- Conduct periodic quality assessments and ensure the regular and timely implementation of ongoing program compliance monitoring using appropriate tools/ checklists to reinforce clinical standards and QOC.
- Assist in service integration across RMNCAH-N service in a client-centered and gender-sensitive manner.
- Work closely with the project team, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health LEO of MOH, as well as professional associations and other stakeholders to develop, modify, and scale up competency-based and scalable MNCH-N training methods, with a focus on innovative e-learning solutions and structured on the job training (SOJT) that align with MOH in-service training and catchment-based integrated clinical mentorship (CBICM) guidelines.
- Enhance the technical capacity of CPD providers and other relevant partners on training, mentoring, and supportive supervision of health managers and health service providers on MNCH-N.
- Draw up annual, quarterly and monthly plan and produce and submit monthly update and quarterly report to the project lead.
- Synthesize data, properly document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices on EngenderHealth’s experience in improving quality of clinical services for MNCH-N services.
- Undertake other essential tasks as required by the project lead and/or project director
- Travel to and work in the focus geographic areas up to 50% the time.
About You
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Medicine, health officer, nursing or midwifery with MPH/MSC with minimum of eight (08) years of experience (A specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Pediatrics will be an advantage)
- Minimum of four (8) years clinical service delivery experience
- Experience in training and coaching/mentoring service providers, clinical supervision and quality assurance of MNCH-N service.
- Experience and understanding of MOH structure, strategic documents and health service delivery system.
- Experience in Quality-of-care implementation government facilitate, clinical auditing, Quality planning and interventions.
- Experience in documentation, presenting findings, results, and lessons learned to a variety of audiences.
- In-depth knowledge of global and national level health policies, strategies, and standards
ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS
- Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
- Knowledge on and skill on relevant quality improvement /quality assurance approaches/tool in RMNCAH-N is recommended.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands, establish priorities and work effectively in a deadline driven environment; accuracy and attention to detail in the performance of duties is of critical importance.
- Outstanding ability to interact with providers, experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures with exceptional ability to mentor and support teams.
- Fluency in written and oral English with ability to articulate and presents ideas, opinions and information in a clear, concise, structured and convincing manner for the intended audience.
- Exceptional analytical skills, interpersonal, teamwork, and partnering skills.
- Computer literate, with knowledge of Windows applications, including Excel spreadsheets.
PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Good accountancy and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in MNCH-N service provision, programming, and oversight of programs.
- Good interpersonal communication and teamwork
Required Skills
- Technical proficiency
Well qualified and interested candidates are required to their application letter and CV through the link.
There is no need to send your credentials at this stage.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.
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More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
