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Technical Officer - Nurse/Midwife
at FHI360 in Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki
Technical Officer – Nurse/Midwife at FHI360 in Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
FHI360 is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the following positions.
*TECHNICAL OFFICER – NURSE/MIDWIFE *
Location: APHIAplus Project -Nakuru, Narok, Nanyuki,
Eldoret (2), Kajiado, Kericho
Reference #: FHI360-TONM-013
The Technical Officer – Nurse/Midwife will report to the Senior Technical Officer (Care and Treatment). S/he will mentor health service providers on the high impact integrated
maternal, neonatal and newborn care nursing interventions including documentation and review of records. In addition s/he will provide policy updates and facilitate effective referral systems to increase access to integrated services.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Nurse/Midwife will use his/her CTS skills to update and coach the facility based Service providers on the latest updates on RH/FP.
- Provide mentorship, coaching and OJT on: focused antenatal care, EONC including AMSTL and care of the newborn, FP in particular on LAPMs including contraceptive use for HIV +ve clients and dual method use.
- Provide regular update to service providers on targeted postpartum care and comprehensive post rape care.
- Provide regular updates to service providers on other cross–cutting approaches such as: infection prevention practices and both internal and external support supervision.
- Support facilities to initiate QA/QI approaches and integration of RH/HIV services including the screening of cervical cancer with other RH and HIV services.
- In liaison with the MOH supervisors, jointly conduct supportive supervision visits and also ensure internal supervision is taking place regularly.
- Carry out periodic assessments to monitor quality of care in health facilities and come up with joint work plans and regularly monitor progress.
Minimum Requirements:
The Nurse /Midwife should preferably be a KRCHN –Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse with 7-9 years’ work experience. MPH would be an added advantage with
3-5 relevant years of experience. Clinical training skills, knowledge and skills on the following basic approaches: Focused Antenatal care, EONC, FP, Targeted Postpartum care, Comprehensive Post Rape Care. Demonstrated knowledge in common cross cutting principles such as: infection prevention practices, support supervision, QA/QI approaches.
FHI360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org.
Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than February 1, 2012.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
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