Provide facilitation and training support for maternal health components for the
Maternal and Child Health Project.
Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family
planning, emergency obstetrical and neonatal care in accordance with MoH Reproductive Care Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
Properly follow up of all new born babies from delivery until discharge, informing
mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible
complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women for medical evacuation and/or
complicated delivery with the help of CHVs/CHWs.
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria are met according to standard specifications.
Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
Provide facilitation and training support for a newly funded maternal and child health
project.
Participate in and provide input to regular project meetings and teleconferences.
Provide technical support to country and project offices on maternal, newborn, and
child health activities as required.
Promote effective coordination, collaboration, communication and synergy across
other KGN strategic projects through cross project assignments.
Promote effective coordination, collaboration, communication and synergy among
KGN stakeholders including Ministry of Health and Kajiado County.
Support program development through project conceptualization, proposal
development, identification of partners, identification and recruitment of key staff,
and oversight/engagement in project implementation.
Qualifications
Diploma holder as a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse.
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
3-years pre-service training at KMTC or a recognized facility for Registered Nurses.
1-2 years clinical management experience.
At least 3 years of experience developing, providing facilitation to and managing
Maternal Health projects.
Experience identifying and securing funds for international MCHN projects
Proven ability to design, and provide facilitation to maternal health and integrated
MCHN projects, particularly community level projects.
Demonstrated ability to engage in and manage teams and establish and maintain
effective relationships with team members and host community counterparts including
Community Health Workers (CHWs).
Experience with maternal health policy/strategy/guideline development and training.
Demonstrated ability to write concept notes, technical proposals and manage responses
to tenders preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with projects, organizations, and external stakeholders, including development partners, in-country government organizations.
Fluency in written and oral English; proficiency in Maasai language preferred
