Job Title: Service Provider (4)
About this Job:
Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation
Position: Service Provider (4 Posts)
Duty Station: Kanungu (1) and Mbale(3)
Reports to: Service Provider In-Charge
Job Role: Provide Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services to all clients according to Ministry of Health (MOH) and RHU guidelines
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inform, educate, communicate and motivate clients to make informed Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) choices, especially in the area of family planning and HIV/AIDS
Provide integrated SRH services to clients at all delivery points as per RHU’s SRH service package
Provide maternity services at RHU’s static clinic facility
Refer clients where necessary, to defined referral point(s)
Collect and maintain complete and accurate records of clients according to RHU/MOH service statistics manual
Analyze and utilize data to improve services at health facility
Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirement:
Knowledge, skills and temperament:
Thorough knowledge and skills in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services including delivery of permanent methods of contraception Demonstrated ability to handle youth sexuality and reproductive issues; ability to write and submit reports within set deadlines; and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Proven knowledge and experience in providing MCH and other aspects of reproductive health including conducting deliveries, ANC, etc.
Ability to manage common tropical illnesses.
Training skills and ability to generate and maintain accurate records.
Training and experience:
Diploma-in Comprehensive Nursing or Registered Nurse/Midwife. Three years experience in providing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health services. Individuals with previous NGO experience and offering maternity services will have added advantage
How to apply: Submit by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746, Kampala Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum) Closing Date: 6th April, 2012. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. NB: For all positions female applicants are encouraged to apply
