FHI 360 recrute un responsable technique – Planification familiale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Title : Technical Officer – Family Planning
Location : Harare
Supervisor : Technical Director
Program Summary :
The 5-year USAID funded Mhuri / Imuli program’s goal in Zimbabwe is to improve maternal, youth and child health and survival in beneficiary communities and populations. The geographic focus is the seven districts of Manicaland Province, focusing on activities to increase the demand and supply of integrated, quality MNCH-FP services as well delivery of family planning services through outreach in 8 provinces of Zimbabwe. This project provides Technical Assistance (TA) to the MOHCC and direct service delivery for Family Planning through outreach services.
Position Summary :
The Technical Officer will be responsible for offering permanent Family Planning (FP) methods (bilateral tubal ligation and vasectomy) under local anesthesia (LA) to clients identified by the provincial FP outreach teams throughout Zimbabwe. This position will involve travelling to the sites where consenting clients in need of permanent FP methods have been identified throughout Zimbabwe. S/he will provide technical leadership and guidance to the Family Planning Outreach teams in implementing the comprehensive, wide-ranged family planning services. The Technical Officer will be responsible for quality, planning, implementation and monitoring of the provision of permanent methods of family planning and other FP Service delivery across the implementing provinces.
Duties and responsibilities :
Provide permanent Family Planning methods to clients under local anesthesia. Ensure adequate client counselling and preparation before performing the selected procedure. Give information and advice in a manner suited to the client’s needs. Share up-to-date information and current technical data relevant to family planning services for decision-making. Ensure that high standards and quality clinical services are adhered to in line with national, organizational and donor guidelines. Perform general and specialized medical assessments of clients before the procedures to determine eligibility and ensure client safety. Efficiently carry out bilateral tubal ligation on consenting clients in line with set pre-, intra-, and post- procedure guidelines. In collaboration with outreach teams, prepare a monthly schedule for provincial visits, while establishing strong partnerships with provincial and district hospitals teams for back up services in the event of complications arising. Monitor and ensure that basic equipment, supplies and medicines required are available to safely and successfully conduct the procedures. Collect and analyze data to monitor progress and client satisfaction. Provide technical support to the FP teams, identify learning needs of the teams and facilitate relevant training. Adhere to all health and safety procedures that protect safety of staff and all clients and actively participate in maintaining a safe working environment. Participate in the preparation of programme workplans, budgets and procurement plans. Represent the organization with relevant stakeholders at national, provincial and district levels. Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of principles related to FP service provision. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team comprising of physicians, nurses, community-based health workers and other implementing partners. Must be willing to travel throughout Zimbabwe. Strong communication, presentation skills and training/meeting facilitation skills. Solid relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, analytical and time management skills. Excellent coordination skills, including multi-tasking and setting priorities on work assignments. High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment. Ability to work effectively with diverse population both internally and externally to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Demonstrated cultural awareness and competence.
Qualifications and requirements :
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree (MBChB) or equivalent.
OR
Diploma in the 2-year Clinical Officer training inclusive of surgery plus Degree/Diploma in Nursing with a post-graduate qualification in Midwifery
- Master’s in Public Health, Reproductive Health, MMed O&G or Urology or related field is an added advantage ;
- At least 5 years post-qualification experience, 2 of which must be in a supervisory position ;
- Demonstrated ability to perform Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) procedures under Local Anesthesia is a must ;
- Ability to perform Vasectomies under Local Anesthesia is an added advantage ;
- Certificates in Family Planning Training: Basic Clinical FP and LARC (Implant & IUCD) insertion and removal ;
- Computer Literacy ;
- Counselling and clinical mentorship experience an added advantage ;
- Familiarity with MOHCC policies, regulations, program priorities and key planning documents related to MNCH-FP areas of implementation is required ;
- Possess a current practicing certificate from ;
- Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) for medical practitioners, Or
- Nurses Council of Zimbabwe for Clinical Officers.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
