Clinical Associate at EngenderHealth Nigeria - 2 Positions

EngenderHealth is a leading global women's health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available - today and for generations to come.

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services Where resources are scare. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this a right a reality.

EngenderHealth is currently looking for qualified applicants to staff its Fistula Care Plus offices in Abuja and Sokoto. This position require excellent verbal and written English language:

Job Position: Clinical Associate

Ref: 609
Location: Abuja and Sokoto
Reports to: Deputy Project Director, Fistula Care Plus
Slot: 2

Job Description

• There are two positions: one based in Abuja and one based in Sokoto. 
• Clinical Associates will support strengthening Fistula Care prevention and repair activities as assigned.
• S/he will work closely with medical authorities in project supported states and staff in supported-sites to provide technical assistance for interventions related to fistula prevention and repair in accordance with national and EngenderHealth standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Deputy Project Manager, the Clinical Associate will:

• Provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and integration of comprehensive fistula care programs. Contribute to the development, and participate in the evaluation, of these programs and activities.
• Participate in and provide written reports on site assessments.
• Provide technical assistance to counterparts on clinical issues, counseling, training, and quality improvement approaches.
• Coordinate, monitor and, when appropriate, participate in training of providers to improve skills and clinical competence, in both prevention and repair.
• Partner with the MOH of the project states and local providers and trainers to implement project-supported activities.
• Coordinate the clinical arrangements for pooled effort services and collaborate with the logistics officer and partner sites to ensure that all necessary items are available to assure quality services.
• Provide clinical guidance to the FP/RH Advisor on family planning programming in supported states.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of curricular, job aids and other tools to support program improvement.
• Assist in the review of, and provide inputs to, patient and provider communication materials
• Collaborate in the establishment of a State fistula coordinating taskforce or working group to improve coordination between key stakeholders in the states.
• Assist project M&E staff, as assigned, in the review and interpretation of clinical data.
• Contribute to the preparation of workplans, budgets and reports on project progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Clinical Degree with advanced degree in Public Health, Management or Public Administration.
• Certified registration with Nigeria Medical Association.
• Training in Fistula Repair preferred.
• Five years' experience in management of health facilities in Nigeria, or equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Medical practice in Nigeria.
• Experience with and understanding of MOH structure/systems, and with USAID-funded projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and with counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.
• Experience as a Trainer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.

Remuneration

• Commensurate with background and experience.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online