Level 3:  The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation of the OTP/SC program in the Woreda. She/he will mainly be responsible for the Daily/weekly/monthly implementation of the OTP/SC and outreach works in collaboration with the government most importantly the Woreda Health Office. Provide on job training for the Health Extension Workers at the health facility and to Train Community Health Volunteers and also is expected to provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to establishing and strengthening TSFP and overall activities to strengthening the implementation of Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition. S/He will monitor Community Health Workers and volunteers in strengthening the community mobilization and outreach component of the program.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: MHN Officer

Dimensions: Save the Children works in - regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately - staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

§  Coordinate over all SRH services (ANC, Family planning,)

§  Iron Supplementation, provision of TT,

§  distribution of clean and safe delivery, 

§  Identification of high-risk mothers and facilitation of referral system to the nearest health facility, birth preparedness & complication readiness,

§  counselling on Family Planning (FP) maternal nutrition, 

§  IYCF-E including, breast feeding & HIV.

§  Others are promotion of safe Delivery,

§  Post Natal Care as well as managing other acute and life- threatening illnesses

§  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.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•       Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

•       Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary capacity to improve performance and applying appropriate measures when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

•       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself/herself (and their team).

•       Takes responsibility for his/her own personal actions and encourages others to do the same.

•       Widely shares his/her personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

•       Future-orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

•       Builds and maintains effective relationships, his/her team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

•       Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.

•       Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

•       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

•       Willing to take disciplined risk

Integrity:

•       Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

Job Requirements

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       BSc Degree or Diploma in Midwifery and/or other health related fields.

·       Minimum three years working experience of which two years in MCH programe

·       Experience in clinical setups is mandatory  particularly Maternal and child health area

• Excellent in written and spoken ability of the local language

• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.

• Interest in and ability to work in team. .

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.

Other requirements

Additional job responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  HERE

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.