Job Description

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

§  Coordinate and facilitate implementation of mobile health and Nutrition activities, site selection and prepare weekly movement plan.

§  Provide basic health and nutrition services including community ANC, FP IMNCI/ICCM, safe motherhood, emergency services, referral, health education, EPI as per MOH Mobile health and nutrition guideline

§  Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products for the team and the selected health facilities

§  Facilitate training and work closely with MOH staffs at Health posts, Health centre and hospital and district level.

§  Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of ANC, FP & EPI, health education and consultations.

§  Ensure referral system and linkage between services and with the health facilities

§  Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants.

§  Provide onsite training to HEW and nurses.

§  Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, Plumpnut and drug stock control balance form)

§  Receive weekly reports from HEW at weekly basis, cross check the completeness and accuracy and submit to Woreda Project officers.                 

• Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of  patients  who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby hospital

• Participate in capacity building training, in health education sessions and ENA/BCC application

• Follow up absentees/defaulters and keep current record of both beneficiaries and the staff (CHAs, volunteers).

• Work any tasks assigned by the line manager and the organization.

In order to be successful you will bring/have: 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

BSC/College Diploma  in Midwifery.

Experience:

o   Minimum three years working experience of which two years in MCH programme

o   Experience in clinical setups is mandatory  particularly Maternal and child health areas

Skills/Ability required:

§  Knowledge, training and experience in management of FP, Reproductive health and IMNCI/ICCM.

§  Solid technical skill on case management of childhood and adult illness, safe motherhood

§  Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.

§  Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.

§  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

§  Good command in written and spoken English and Local language.

§  Good human relation skills.

§  Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;

§  Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en