JOB OPPORTUNITY FOE MEDIC

JOB OPPORTUNITY IN ENGENDER HEALTH

Title: Medical Associate

Program: Nigeria

Reports to: Deputy Project Manager, Nigeria

Salary:
Starting salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

Term: Two years with possible extension, depending on availability of funding

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. We believe
that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality.

The Fistula Care project is a five year cooperative agreement, funded by the United State agency for International Development and managed by EngenderedHealth in collaboration with partners. It seeks to increase access to quality treatment services for obstetric fistula, improve prevention, strengthen the environment to support prevention, treatment and reintegration services, and to conduct research to improve the quality of services.

JOB SUMMARY

Based in Sokoto, the medical Associate will support strengthening Fistula Care prevention and repair activities as assigned. S/He will be responsible for working closely with medical staff in project supported sites and providing technical support sites and providing technical assistance for interventions related to Fistula prevention and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Deputy Project Manager, the Medical Associate will:

·        Provide technical assistance to supported sites fistula prevention and repair activities in Supported States in Nigeria in accordance with EngerderHealth standards and guidelines.

·        Coordinate, monitor and, when appropriate, participate in training of providers to improve skills and clinical competence, in both prevention and repair.

·        Partner with the MOH of the project states and local providers and trainers to implement project-supported activities.

·        Collaborate in the establishment of a State fistula coordinating taskforce or working group to improve coordination between key holders in the states.

·        In collaboration with FP/RH Advisor work on increasing FP uptake use in the supported states

·        Assist the M&E project staff as assigned, in the review and interpretation of clinical data.

·        Contribute to the preparation of workplans and reports on project progress.

·        Perform all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION

·        Clinical Degree with advanced degree in Public Health, Management or Public Administration

·        Certified registration with Nigeria Medical Association

·        Additional training in Fistula Repairs

·        Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Management of Health facilities in Northern Nigeria

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·        Prior medical practice in Nigeria

·        Experience with and understanding of MOH structure/systems, and with USAID-funded projects

·        Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other staff, experts, and counterparts from the public, private and NGO sectors.

·        Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork skills.

·        Experience as a trainer.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.

To apply, please the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit your details online by 4^th August, 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.