Maternal Child Health officer
Lamwo
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Lamwo
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Closing Date: 2025-01-20
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview
Under the direct supervision the Health Manager, and working closely with the Community Health Officer, mental health officer, M&E, Nutrition officer and Midwives, the MCH Officer will be responsible for over-seeing both the Reproductive Health (RH) and EPI programmes in Palabek refugee settlement, Lamwo district.
Key Performance Indicators
•Prevention of maternal and new-born morbidity and mortality.
•Coordinate the provision of reproductive health and EPI services for refugee population and surrounding host community.
•The operational planning, programming, monitoring, evaluation and reporting is supported and strengthened.
•RH and EPI program management, including proper tracking of budget expenses, capacity development and compliance to donor regulations
Major Responsibilities
•Technical Leadership: Act as the focal point for reproductive health (RH) and expanded program on immunization (EPI) services, providing technical guidance and support for maternal and child health (MCH) services in Palabek refugee settlement and surrounding host communities.
•Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with Lamwo district health authorities, UNHCR, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective planning and implementation of RH and EPI activities.
•Integration of Services: Foster an integrated approach by liaising with sectors such as protection, community services, education, and local leadership to promote comprehensive maternal and child health service delivery.
•Standardization and Protocols: Adapt and introduce standardized strategies for RH and EPI within the primary healthcare (PHC) model, monitoring adherence to established protocols for service delivery.
•Capacity Building: Identify capacity gaps and organize targeted training sessions for health workers, community health workers, VHTs, local leaders, and the refugee population to strengthen MCH service delivery and demand generation.
•Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct needs assessments, regular site visits, and supervision to analyze, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of RH and EPI services, ensuring continuous quality improvement.
•Resource Management: Oversee program planning, monitoring, and evaluation concerning human, material, and financial resources, ensuring appropriate budgeting, spending, and alignment with project plans.
•Reporting and Recommendations: Prepare and submit detailed, timely reports to the Health Manager and relevant stakeholders, addressing critical developments and recommending actionable solutions for RH and EPI issues.
•Advocacy and Representation: Represent IRC in technical meetings and forums, advocating for maternal and child health priorities and collaborating with national and international organizations to address RH concerns.
•Project Oversight: Ensure the availability and adherence to project tools, including work plans, spending plans, and procurement plans, and ensure all activities are implemented as planned within budgetary constraints.
Minimum Qualifications:•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 three (3) years working experience on Reproductive health and EPI service delivery, preferably in a humanitarian context.
•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.
Please note: Deadline for receiving applications is 20th January 2025.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.