Requête nº: req15844
Intitulé de poste: Reproductive Health Officer
Secteur d’activité: Santé
Type de contrat: Régulier
Taux d’occupation: Plein temps
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Imvepi, Uganda
Descriptif du poste
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala and Kiryandongo settlement. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development – bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in the districts of Kitgum, Lamwo, Arua, Yumbe, Kyegegwa, Kiryandongo, Kyaka and Kampala including 7 districts in Karamoja region.
Job Overview
Under the direct supervision of Health Manager, and working closely with the Public Health Officer, EPI focal person, mental health officer, Midwives and Nutrition officer and the HIV Counselor, the Reproductive Health Officer will be responsible for the Reproductive Health (RH) programme in Imvepi and Terego and Madi Okollo district.
Key Performance Indicators
•Prevention of maternal and new born morbidity and mortality.
•The provision of reproductive health services for refugee population and surrounding host community is ensured.
•The operational planning, programming, monitoring, evaluation and reporting is supported and strengthened.
Major Responsibilities
•Act as focal point person for RH services and provide technical advice and assistance on reproductive health to refugees and the host community of Terego and Madi Okollo district.
•Liaise with the district health authorities of Terego and Madi Okollo district when planning and implementing RH activities in Imvepi and Rhino Camp refugee settlement and among the surrounding population, where appropriate.
•Liaise with other sectors (protection, community services, Local leadership, schools, etc.) to ensure an integrated approach to reproductive health.
•Adapt and introduce standardized strategies for reproductive health which are fully integrated within PHC model.
•Initiate and co-ordinate various audience-specific training sessions on reproductive health (for audiences such as health workers, community health workers, the refugee population, students, etc.).
•Introduce standardized protocols for selected areas (such as syndromic management of STIs, referral of obstetric emergencies, medical response to survivors of sexual violence, counselling and family planning services.).
•Undertake needs and resources assessments and put right as appropriate all issues related to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation with regards to human, material and financial resources.
•Undertake regular visit to all health centers in the settlement in order to analyze, monitor, evaluate and supervise the implementation of reproductive health services delivery.
•Organize and conduct timely coordination meetings with implementing partners as regards their implementation, in accordance with the OPM/UNHCR (written minutes should be prepared).
•Organize on-going training/familiarization sessions for refugees, VHTs and Local leaders. Particular attention should be paid to supporting VHTs and local leaders, and strengthening their capacity to create demand for the RH services at the facilities.
•Liaise with UNHCR Public Health Officer and other actors working in reproductive health and HIV including national and international NGOs and UNFPA.
•Prepare regular reports to be shared with the Health manager and other officers as well as monthly reports (as a minimum) to be shared with Health manager and Biostatician. Immediately inform the Manager of any happening of significance in the reproductive health sector.
•Make recommendations on reproductive issues impacting on the health status of the refugees and host community in the settlement.
•Represent IRC in relevant meetings and technical forum in the area of Reproductive health.
Profil
•Must have at least a Diploma in Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
•At least two (2) years working experience on Reproductive health services delivery.
•Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
•A degree in Public Health or its equivalent is an added advantage.
•Planning and organization competencies.
•Computer skills including word processing, PowerPoint and excel.
•Ability for analytical and creative thinking for rapid solution(s).
•Ability to produce high quality output with desirable results.
•Good Communicator with strong inter-personal skills to deal with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds.
•An outgoing personality and a team player with service-oriented attitudes.
Deadline for receiving applications is June 2nd 2021.
The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.
All staff, regardless of role, are required to create a culture of client responsiveness by requesting and using client feedback data to make decisions. In addition, all staff are expected to demonstrate inclusiveness when making programmatic decisions and working with clients, partners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You can read more about the IRC’s commitment to client responsiveness here: https://www.rescue.org/resource/client-responsiveness-introduction-and-faq
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.