Job Opportunity for Libyans: Reproductive Health Mentor at IRC 2020

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

International Rescue Committee

Area

Maghreb

Host Country

Libya

Deadline

19 Sep 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Jobs

Specialities

Medicine

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

Libya

Eligible Region

All Regions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is offering a job opportunity as a Reproductive Health Mentor to join the team in Libya for 2020.

Major responsibilities:

Management and Program Oversight:

Develop/review and review mentorship plans and other activity plans on quarterly basis.
Work with the area coordinator to identify and request for RH drugs and supplies required at the clinics.
Coordinate regularly with area coordinator and other mentors to ensure harmonized approach to RH services.
Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner.
Submit quality timely reports as required to area coordinator as may be required.
Represent IRC in any relevant health coordination meetings at the clinic including liaison with local authorities.

Technical Monitoring and Program Quality:

Conduct weekly mentorship and coaching to MoH midwives, nurses, doctors and other staff working at the clinics, documenting progress in skill development.
Ensure availability of RH supplies, drugs and equipment at the MCH clinics at all time.
Ensure national health protocols and guidelines are used in all supported pilot sites.
Ensure an effective referral system to secondary structures is in place and feedback on referral is tracked in a database.
Ensure the rational use of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and supplies. Supervision of the medical orders and oversight on monthly inventory and consumption reports.
Work with the CHWs and clinic staff to scale up awareness on key health issues, including Family Planning, Antenatal Care and delivery services, SGBV, breastfeeding.
Work with other team members to timely implement all activities identified at the clinics.
Maintain proper documentation and filing in collaboration with the clinic staff, mentors.
Liaise with HMIS and M&E collegues to ensure proper collection and analysis of RH data.
Identify clinic trends and develop mitigation measures to address programmatic gaps and improve overall quality of care.
Participate in surveys and health assessment to identify RH issues and integrate RH services in the routine care at the clinic.

Staff Management, Development and capacity building:

Conduct capacity assessment of clinic staff to identify areas of growth.
Conduct regular mentorship, coaching and training to clinic staff.
Support CHWs and strengthen their capacity to provide health promotion and education in relation to MCH.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in medical field (Nursing, Medicine, Public Health) or gynecologist, plus a Masters in any related field is required.
Training on MCH, ANC, STI/HIV management, safe delivery.
2-3 years of experience in the field of MCH with in-depth technical knowledge.
Experience in training and mentoring on MCH.
Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Good problem solving skills and team management.
Good negotiation skills and networking.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Libyan national.

More about the IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihood are shattered by conflict and disease to survive, recover and regain control of their future. It responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

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