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The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda. 

S/He will mainly be responsible for the day to day implementation of the mobile health and nutrition services under the team by giving high emphasis to health education to IDPs on maternal and child health and also family planning services, safe motherhood and child health consultation such as Antenatal, delivery, postnatal and essential new born services, Iron supplementation, provision of TT vaccination, identification of high risk mothers and facilitation of referral and counselling on FP, exclusive breast feeding and HIV. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation of all services provided accordingly and compiling weekly and monthly reports and share with senior Emergency health response Officer and Woreda health offices. 

Main Task and Duties

• Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis health especially preventing maternal and newborn deaths.

• Conduct & undertake family health services as of PHC 

• Provide ANC, PNC, delivery and essential newborn care.

• Provide iron supplementation, TT vaccine, FP counseling and contraceptives

• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism all obstetrics complications and other maternal and child health illnesses.

• Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness. 

• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus.

• Provide Training and support for HWs and HEWs on how to provide quality maternal and child health services.

• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.

• Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.

• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and annual reports and share timely to woreda health office and to his immediate supervisor.

• Performs other related tasks as instructed by supervisor.

Code of Conduct:

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding:

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Job Requirements

• Bsc Degree in midwifery and with valid registration/practicing license.

• At least two years of experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field is preferred.

• Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health center) at the MCH department and labor wards.

• Proficient in local language (Afan Oromo).

• Good knowledge of project area.

• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations. 

• Interest in and ability to work in team.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK