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  • Posted: Dec 12, 2016
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Pathfinder is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductiv...
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    Child Health & Family Planning

    Child Health & Family Planning Job Responsibilities

    • Support and contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of all MNCH, RH/FP activities.
    • In collaboration with the MNCH/FP team identify barriers to MNCH, RH/FP uptake of services and develop innovative approaches/strategies to addressing the barriers.
    • Support provision of quality of MNCH, RH/FP services.
    • Mentor and provide support supervision to health care providers providing MNCH/FP services in Afya Pwani supported facilities.
    • Support OJTs and CMEs in MNCH, RH/FP in Afya supported facilities
    • Work closely with the community program teams to create demand for MNCH, RH/FP services
    • Work with other program teams to provide integrated outreaches.
    • Participate in the development of work plans and implementation.
    • Provide direct technical assistance and support to program counterparts, health facilities, in the areas of expertise including MNCH, RH/FP.
    • Monitor program outputs and results related to MNCH, RH/FP and work closely with the M&E team and other Program staff to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately.
    • Work jointly with the other service delivery teams to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities with the relevant technical team leaders and technical advisors.
      Propose innovative program approaches and interventions aimed at improving MNCH, RH/FP and PMTCT outcomes
    • Design innovative ways of working with young adolescent mothers to promote uptake of quality MNCH RH/FP services
    • Participate in the development/review of strategies, including technical direction for achieving program goals.
    • Apply best practices in MNCH, RH/FP to guide strategic planning and implementation.
    • Prepare abstracts for national and international meetings/conferences
    • Provide support to operationalize health policies, ensure client responsive services and optimal use of government and donor resources.
    • Prepare technical documentation and reports related to: project MNCH, RH/FP activities; results for donors, government stakeholders and partner organizations.
    • Support other Afya Pwani related activities in other program counties
    • Any other duties that may be delegated to you.

    Requirements for the Child Health & Family Planning Job

    • Minimum Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine. A BSc. In Nursing will be an added advantage.
    • At least 8 years hands-on experience in the field of reproductive health, family planning, HIV and AIDS.
    • Experience in public health management, training and capacity building.
    • Training of Trainer skills are essential for this role
    • Experience providing technical assistance in MNCH, RH/FP services
    • Demonstrated collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact
    • Good community mobilization skills
    • Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadline while meeting conflicting work demands
    • Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
    • Able to work under pressure
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
    • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc.
    • Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
    • Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Kilifi County

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Pathfinder International on www.candidatemanager.net to apply

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