2 Service Provider In-Charge Career Placements – Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Job Title: Service Provider In-Charge (2 Career Placements)
Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Iganga and Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Medical Coordinator
About Us:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, highimpact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Job Summary: The Service Provider In-Charge will provide and manage Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) services at RHU outlets in accordance with M.O.H and international guidelines. SRH service provision includes counseling; providing different SRHR services such as, Youth Friendly SRH services, offering short and long term as well as permanent methods of family planning; management of STIs, screening for cancer of the cervix, management of infertility, HIV counseling and testing; diagnosis of related conditions, such as, malaria, UTI/RTI, , etc. These integrated services are offered at the static clinic, through outreaches, and by Community Based Agents. Management includes the training and supervision of branch staff, the administration and organisation of branch and field activities, and the oversight of branch assets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage clinic, outreach and community SRH service delivery units so as to attain and maintain national and international quality standards
- Co-ordinate and monitor programme and project implementation at the RHU branch to ensure attainment of planned results.
- Provide SRH services to clients at all service delivery units as per RHU’s SRH package.
- Provide technical training, guidance and mentoring to staff and community agents to standardize and improve their performance
- Initiate and develop programme activities that address branch SRH needs in a gender and youth focused manner
- Develop and maintain networks with organizations at district level for purposes of partnership, advocacy, resource sharing and cost saving
- Coordinate and support RHU Volunteer Members’ activities in the branch
- Maintain valid and up to date finance and program documents regarding RHU branch activities, including the preparation and dispatch of timely, accurate and complete reports
- Work closely with government structures e.g. VHTs and advocate for inclusion of RHU activities into district work plans and access to district health resources
- Perform any professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from an accredited institution, with a valid practicing license and registration certificate
- A minimum of five years’ experience in Reproductive Health service delivery, including counselling, providing long term family planning and Youth Friendly Services, etc., as well as proven experience in project management.
- Individuals with previous NGO experience will have an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge as well as skill in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services.
- Skill in offering related training, quality of care, supervision; communication, including documentation, report writing and feedback.
- Demonstrated effective leadership, administration and motivation skills, ability to organize and capacity to multi-task and deliver accurate and comprehensive results in an efficient and timely manner.
- Proven ability to work effectively, and under pressure with minimum supervision, and willingness to build, coach, guide task oriented teams.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send post their application letters and attach certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant documents as well the contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees including their telephone contacts to:
The Executive Director,
Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala. Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum).
Deadline: 16th March 2018
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