Description
The Technical Officer - RH will be responsible for the overall implementation of all Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child & Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) program activities in the refugee camp.
Program Management:
- Provide technical oversight and support for delivery of quality RMNCAH services through training, mentorship, coaching and support supervision of healthcare providers and community health workers.
- Ensure Antenatal Care, maternity care, Postnatal Care services, Family Planning and post abortion services at the health facility delivery points are in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Organize and coordinate maternal, perinatal death and near miss audits and stimulate actions to address health system gaps to prevent future mortalities.
- Foster inter-program linkages and exchange of information and experiences to contribute to an integrated RMNCAH Program.
- Ensure high risk clinics are institutionalized and follow-up of mothers at risk is in line with “healthy mothers design sprint” model.
- Work with clinical services team to determine training needs for SRH service providers and community maternal and newborn health requirements.
- In consultation with program manager, organize support supervision, facility assessments to all RMNCAH services, and provide written feedback and reports.
- Overall responsibility of ensuring appropriate record keeping and monitoring service delivery and Data Quality of community based and Reproductive health information.
Human Resource Management:
- Oversee continuous training programs for the Reproductive Health and Community health staff.
- Determine staffing needs for RMNCAH and advise program managers on the staffing gaps and other challenges.
- Orient new staff about RMNCAH activities and linkages to other health programs.
- Conduct community health auxiliary staff appraisal, feedback session, caution and separation according to the IRC policy.
Grants Management:
- Manage the RMNCAH grants as per the proposal description, work, and spending plans.
- Recommend grant and budget revisions to the health manager.
- Monitor the RMNCAH using the INTEGRA and the BVA systems.
Reporting:
- Monitor closely and report on the relevant health indicator trends and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Ensure maintenance of efficient statistical reports relating to sexual Reproductive and Community health.
- Periodically including appropriate follow up for all the group of interest.
- Keep the Health Manager & Program Coordinator informed of all developments through regular reports.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in clinical medicine or Kenya registered community health nursing from a recognized institution.
- An additional training of a higher national diploma in reproductive health from a recognized institution is a MUST have.
- Relevant Trainings in MPDSR, CEmONC, MNCH, CMR-IPV and Community Health Strategy.
- An understanding of the Ministry of Health RMNCAH framework and all other relevant Ministry of Health guidelines and policies.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Five years of experience providing RMNCAH service delivery in a high volume health facility.
- Three years’ experience in complex humanitarian set up implementing RMNCAH programs in NGO setting.
- Strong management skills (managing, motivating and developing staff).
- Strong communication skills; oral; written and presentation skills.
- At least three years’ experience in health program design and management.