IRC Senior Reproductive Health Officer Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. IRC Uganda looking for “Senior Reproductive Health Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Diploma in Midwifery may apply on or before Sep. 21, 2022.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Senior Reproductive Health Officer Jobs 2022
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on Sep. 12, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Reproductive Health Officer to be based in Lamwo, Uganda.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Senior Reproductive Health Officer |
| Location | Lamwo, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Diploma in Midwifery |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | Sep. 21, 2022 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as focal point person for RH services and provide technical advice and assistance on reproductive health services to refugees and the host community of Palabek.
- Liaise with the district health authorities of Lamwo district when planning and implementing RH activities in Palabek 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 the 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 centres in the settlement in order to analyse, monitor, evaluate and supervise the implementation of reproductive health services delivery. This will involve capacity building sessions to correct any identified gaps.
- Participate in organizing and conducting timely coordination meetings with implementing partners in accordance with the OPM/UNHCR (written minutes should be prepared).
- Organise training/familiarisation 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 SRH 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 to address any RH related concerns within Palabek refugee settlement and Lamwo district as a whole
- Prepare regular reports to be shared with the Health manager and other officers as well as monthly reports to be shared with Health manager and Biostatistician. Immediately inform the Manager of any happening of significance in the reproductive health sector.
- Make recommendations on Sexual Reproductive health issues impacting on the health status of the refugees and host community in the settlement.
- Identify capacity gaps amongst staff implementing MCH activities and recommend corrective measures.
- Budget management – closely track expenses to avoid over/under expenditures as per the BVA. Make proper projections for activities and ensure these are implemented as planned
- Project tools – ensure that project work plans, spending plans and procurement plans are available, and all activities are implemented with this guidance.
- Represent IRC in relevant meetings and technical fora in the area of Reproductive health.
Position in Organization:
- Requisition ID: req31346
- Job Title: Senior Reproductive Health Officer
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: UGX 0 – 0 Salary
- Location: Lamwo, Uganda
Qualification:
- Must have at least a Diploma in Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
- A degree in Public Health or its equivalent is an added advantage.
- At least two (2) years working experience on Reproductive health services delivery.
- Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- 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.
How to Apply IRC Senior Reproductive Health Officer Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/31346?c=rescue
The Closing Date: Sep. 21, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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