About You:

We want individuals who support our mission of eliminating unsafe abortion by 2030 and who work with us to build an enabling environment to increase access to safe services everywhere. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

1.      JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative supervision of the MSIE Programs Manager, SRH Officer performs Tubal ligation and Vasectomy Procedures; provides SRH services to clients in accordance with accepted standard medical practices and professional code of conduct at MSIE Centre, PFS, FFW, and Blue Star clinics; provides training SRH services and monitors the progress in the centers where the services are provided.

2.      DUTIES/ TASKS

• Examines in and outpatients /clients in line with standard medical procedures using various types of diagnostic mechanisms.

• Prescribes drugs based on physical and Laboratory analysis of examination, test reports and findings, and counseling services.

• Performs Permanent methods of family planning and other procedures, after undertaking the provision of the information and the required training program;

• Puts the interest of clients/patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;

• Ensures the maintenance of a high-level standard consistent with available resources;

• Performs Tubal ligation and Vasectomy Procedures;

• Prepares and submits reports, as deemed necessary;

• Participates in training programs, as and when deemed necessary;

• Initiates or collaborates in research undertakings;

• Gives specialist advice to the Public Facility, MSIE Field Manager, and Blue Star clinics on any possible action for quality care improvement from which the Centre, PFS, and Blue Stars may benefit;

• Undertakes any other related duties that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Identify training needs within teams and, in consultation with the clinical training manager and arrange for appropriate training and induction

• Ensure that all clinical staffs are competency assessed annually for every service they provide and ensure that clinical staffs providing service independently are at level 1 competency and track clinical competency & training continuously

• Ensure action plans related to Internal QTA, External QTA, incidents, supportive supervision, and team meeting are timely completed

• Ensure Clinical Record audit is conducted to centers & outreach on a monthly basis

• Ensure implementation of client-centered care initiatives, collection of client feedback, and use of feedback to define and implement interventions

• Ensure incidents are timely reported and adhere to an incident management system with a no-blame, learning culture

• Ensure medical supplies and equipment are used to comply with MSI policy on product quality  

• Ensure documentation of client care follows clinical policies and guidelines

• Ensure availability of all relevant MSI policies and guidelines at each service delivery site

• Participate in each quarterly MAT (medical advisory team) meeting

• Ensure internal audit is conducted on all service delivery sites once per year

• Ensure each center/outreach team conduct monthly staff meeting as per the recommended ToR

Job Requirements

A. Qualification Requirements

a.      Education

BSc in Public Health and Special training on Tuba ligation and Vasectomy

 Procedures

b.      Experiences

Two Years as SRH Junior SRH Officer

B.     Skills, Attitudes, and Attributes

• Awareness of MOH and donors’ guidelines

• Conscious of government, MSI, and MSIE regulations

• Awareness of concepts and strategies of quality care

• Attendance of MSIE Pre-service training

• Pro-choice

• Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups.

• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviors

• Computer Literate

• Integrity

• Motivation

• Interpersonal relationship

 Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: Mekelle

Type of Employment: Contract for 1 year

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications email their CV and application letter with a single pdf to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement i.e. within ten (10) days.

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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